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Rainstorms Sweep Across India Thursday as Monsoon Begins to Recede
✍️ India Today
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 07:32 PM
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The India Today forecast predicts widespread rain and thunderstorms across the country on Thursday as the monsoon season starts to withdraw.
India Today’s weather bulletin indicates that Thursday will see a broad swath of rain and thunderstorms moving across the nation as the monsoon begins its seasonal retreat. Meteorologists say the system will shift from the western coast towards the interior, bringing intermittent downpours from Gujarat to West Bengal.
The forecast highlights heightened activity in the central and northern plains, where cumulonimbus clouds are expected to produce heavy showers, gusty winds and occasional lightning. Coastal regions may experience brief but intense bursts, while the Himalayan foothills could see localized hail.
Authorities have urged residents to stay alert, secure loose objects, and avoid travel on exposed roads during peak periods. The Indian Meteorological Department will issue hourly updates, and emergency services stand ready to respond to any flood or landslide threats that may arise as the monsoon withdraws.
The forecast highlights heightened activity in the central and northern plains, where cumulonimbus clouds are expected to produce heavy showers, gusty winds and occasional lightning. Coastal regions may experience brief but intense bursts, while the Himalayan foothills could see localized hail.
Authorities have urged residents to stay alert, secure loose objects, and avoid travel on exposed roads during peak periods. The Indian Meteorological Department will issue hourly updates, and emergency services stand ready to respond to any flood or landslide threats that may arise as the monsoon withdraws.