By Team INVC | INVC NEWS
NEW DELHI, India | September 16, 2026 —
Weather Today September 16 2026 brings another active monsoon day across several parts of India, with heavy rain and thunderstorms threatening areas of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya and Kerala.
The India Meteorological Department’s latest subdivision-level warnings available early Wednesday point to continued rainfall activity across parts of northern, eastern and northeastern India. Thunderstorm and lightning risks also remain active in several regions.
Delhi woke to warm and humid conditions, while showers or thunderstorms may develop over parts of the capital during the day. Meanwhile, eastern India and the Northeast face a greater risk of locally heavy rainfall.
Conditions look comparatively calmer across Gujarat and much of Maharashtra after a wetter start to the week.
Here is the complete India weather forecast for Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Delhi-NCR Weather Today: Rain and Thunderstorms Remain Possible
Delhi-NCR faces another unsettled day.
Temperatures in Delhi were around 25°C early Wednesday morning. The daytime maximum could climb to nearly 34°C, while the minimum may remain near 26°C.
However, heat and humidity could combine with unstable atmospheric conditions to trigger showers or thunderstorms over parts of the region.
The latest IMD subdivision warning available for Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi lists heavy rain along with thunderstorm and lightning activity for September 16.
Rainfall may not remain uniform across the entire NCR. Some areas could receive short but intense spells, while nearby locations may see only clouds or brief showers.
Commuters should remain prepared for sudden waterlogging, slower traffic and reduced visibility during heavier spells.
Punjab Also Faces Heavy Rain Risk
Punjab remains another state to watch closely Wednesday.
The IMD warning indicates the possibility of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning in parts of the state.
Localized downpours can create short-term waterlogging on low-lying roads and affect traffic movement. Agricultural areas could also experience temporary drainage problems if intense rainfall occurs over a short period.
People working outdoors should move indoors when thunder becomes audible and avoid open fields, tall isolated trees and exposed structures during lightning activity.
Odisha Weather: Heavy Rain Keeps Monsoon Active
Odisha remains under an active monsoon pattern.
The latest IMD subdivision forecast lists heavy rainfall along with thunderstorm and lightning activity for September 16.
Some districts may receive much more rain than neighboring areas because monsoon thunderstorms often produce highly localized downpours.
Low-lying urban areas could face temporary water accumulation, while rural roads may become difficult to use during intense spells.
Residents should follow district-level warnings because local conditions can change rapidly during active monsoon weather.
Assam and Meghalaya Face Another Wet Day
The Northeast remains one of Wednesday’s important weather zones.
Assam and Meghalaya carry a heavy rain and thunderstorm warning, with rainfall activity expected to continue across parts of the region.
Repeated rain can increase the risk of localized flooding, rising water levels and landslides in vulnerable hill areas.
Travelers heading through mountainous terrain should check local road conditions before departure, particularly after prolonged or intense rainfall.
The Northeast often records major differences in rainfall between nearby locations. Therefore, district-specific warnings remain more useful than broad state-level averages.
Kerala Weather Today: Heavy Rain and Lightning Risk
Kerala also faces an active weather day.
The IMD warning for September 16 includes heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning in parts of the state.
Rainfall may affect morning and evening travel in some districts. Drivers should reduce speed during intense showers because visibility can fall quickly on wet roads.
People near rivers, steep slopes or low-lying areas should remain alert to local advisories if rainfall intensifies.
Thunderstorms can also develop quickly, so outdoor activities may need adjustment where dark clouds and lightning appear.
Karnataka: Thunderstorm Risk in the Interior
Weather conditions vary considerably across Karnataka.
The latest available warning shows no major heavy-rain alert for coastal and north interior Karnataka for September 16. However, South Interior Karnataka carries a thunderstorm and lightning warning.
Bengaluru began Wednesday with rainy conditions and temperatures in the low 20s Celsius, indicating a cooler and more humid morning than Delhi.
Short-duration thunderstorms could affect travel during the day in some interior locations.
Gujarat Gets Relief After Recent Rain Alerts
Gujarat appears to receive a relative break Wednesday.
The latest IMD subdivision warning available early Wednesday shows no warning for the Gujarat Region or Saurashtra and Kutch on September 16.
This follows stronger rain warnings earlier in the week.
However, the absence of a broad subdivision warning does not guarantee completely dry weather everywhere. Local showers may still develop, and travelers should continue checking city-level forecasts.
Maharashtra Weather: Broad Alerts Ease
A similar easing trend appears across Maharashtra.
The latest subdivision information shows no warning for Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada or Vidarbha for September 16.
That marks a quieter phase compared with earlier rainfall activity in parts of the state.
Mumbai and surrounding areas may still experience humid conditions and isolated local showers typical of the late monsoon period, but the current broader warning picture looks less severe.
Uttarakhand: No Broad Warning in Latest Available Forecast
The latest available Uttarakhand subdivision warning does not list a weather warning for September 16.
Nevertheless, visitors in hill areas should remain cautious because mountain weather can change quickly, particularly during the monsoon season.
Road closures, localized landslides and falling debris can occur after earlier rainfall even when the immediate forecast improves.
East Rajasthan May See Thunderstorms
East Rajasthan continues to carry the possibility of thunderstorm and lightning activity in the latest available subdivision forecast.
Western Rajasthan, however, appears comparatively quieter in the newer warning set.
Thunderstorms can produce brief strong winds and lightning even when total rainfall remains limited.
Where Is the Biggest Weather Risk Today?
Wednesday’s broader weather picture divides India into several distinct zones.
North India: Delhi, Haryana and Punjab remain important rain-watch areas.
East India: Odisha faces the possibility of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
Northeast India: Assam and Meghalaya remain vulnerable to heavy rain and lightning.
South India: Kerala carries a heavy-rain warning, while South Interior Karnataka faces thunderstorm risk.
Western India: Gujarat and much of Maharashtra see a reduction in broad weather warnings.
The exact intensity will vary significantly between districts and even between neighborhoods.
Lightning Safety: What You Should Do
Thunderstorms remain one of the biggest immediate weather hazards today.
If lightning develops, move inside a substantial building whenever possible. Avoid standing under isolated trees, near electric poles or in open fields.
People should also stay away from water bodies during thunderstorms.
Drivers caught in intense rainfall should slow down, maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and avoid driving through flooded roads where the depth of water remains unknown.
Weather Today September 16: What to Watch Next
The late-monsoon pattern remains active across parts of India, but rainfall is becoming increasingly uneven.
Delhi-NCR and Punjab remain under watch in the north, while Odisha and the Northeast face significant rainfall potential. Kerala also stays vulnerable to heavy showers and thunderstorms.
At the same time, the warning picture has eased across Gujarat and much of Maharashtra.
Weather conditions can change quickly during the monsoon. Readers should therefore follow district-level alerts and local authority advisories before making travel plans in areas experiencing heavy rain.
