Weather Today September 24, 2026 – brings two sharply different weather pictures across India. Several parts of eastern, central and southern India face a serious spell of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds, while Delhi-NCR and several northwestern areas begin Thursday without a major weather warning.
The India Meteorological Department has flagged extremely heavy rainfall for Telangana, Odisha, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh on September 24. Parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Vidarbha, Karnataka, Kerala, eastern Uttar Pradesh and the Northeast also remain under varying levels of rain and thunderstorm warnings.
For residents travelling to work, schools, railway stations or airports today, the biggest concern will be short-duration intense rainfall, waterlogging, reduced visibility and thunderstorms in the affected regions.
Telangana Faces Extremely Heavy Rain
Telangana is among the states facing the strongest weather warning today.
IMD’s Hyderabad centre has forecast extremely heavy rainfall on September 24, along with thunderstorms, lightning and strong surface winds. The warning continues into September 25 before rainfall intensity is expected to reduce.
People in low-lying areas should remain particularly cautious if rainfall intensifies quickly. Drivers should also avoid attempting to cross flooded roads or underpasses where water depth is unclear.
Odisha Rain Alert Remains Serious
Odisha also faces a significant spell of rain.
IMD’s state warning indicates extremely heavy rainfall for September 24, accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning activity. Very heavy rain is also forecast for September 25 before conditions begin to ease gradually.
Persistent rain can create local waterlogging and disrupt road movement, particularly where drainage systems become overwhelmed.
Coastal Andhra Pradesh Also Under Extremely Heavy Rain Warning
The rain threat extends southward to Coastal Andhra Pradesh.
According to IMD, Coastal Andhra Pradesh could receive extremely heavy rainfall today, along with thunderstorms, lightning and strong surface winds. Rainfall intensity is expected to decrease from September 25, although unsettled weather may continue.
People living close to vulnerable water bodies and low-lying locations should continue to monitor local administration and weather updates during the day.
Chhattisgarh Braces for Intense Rain
Chhattisgarh is another major hotspot in today’s forecast.
IMD has indicated extremely heavy rain for September 24, followed by very heavy rainfall on September 25 and September 26. That makes this more than a one-day weather event for parts of the state.
Farmers, commuters and people travelling between districts should plan journeys around local rain conditions rather than relying only on statewide forecasts.
West Bengal and Sikkim: Very Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
Rainfall remains active in eastern India.
IMD’s Kolkata centre has forecast very heavy rainfall over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim as well as Gangetic West Bengal on September 24, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. The wet spell is expected to continue in parts of the region on Friday.
Heavy rain over hilly terrain also requires additional caution because persistent rainfall can affect roads and vulnerable slopes.
Jharkhand Faces Very Heavy Rain
Jharkhand also remains firmly inside today’s active rain zone.
IMD has forecast very heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning on September 24, followed by another period of heavy rain on Friday.
Residents should remain alert for sudden intense showers even if the morning begins with relatively calmer conditions.
Maharashtra Weather: Vidarbha at Higher Risk
Maharashtra will not experience the same weather everywhere.
For Vidarbha, IMD has warned of very heavy rain along with thunderstorms and lightning today. Marathwada could receive heavy rain, while Madhya Maharashtra faces thunderstorms, lightning and strong surface winds.
This regional difference is important. Residents should check district-level updates rather than assuming one forecast applies across the entire state.
Karnataka and Kerala Continue to See Rain
Rain activity also remains significant across parts of southern India.
IMD has forecast heavy rainfall over Coastal Karnataka, North Interior Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.
Kerala also faces heavy rainfall and thunderstorm activity today, with similar conditions forecast for September 25.
People visiting coastal areas should pay close attention to local weather and marine advisories.
Uttar Pradesh Weather: East and West See Different Conditions
Uttar Pradesh presents another divided forecast.
East Uttar Pradesh faces heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning on September 24. The rainfall threat could strengthen further on September 25 and September 26.
However, West Uttar Pradesh has no major warning for today in the latest IMD subdivision forecast.
That makes eastern districts the primary weather concern in the state today.
Delhi Weather Today: No IMD Warning
Delhi-NCR gets a relatively calmer start to Thursday.
IMD’s subdivision warning for Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi shows no weather warning for September 24. The same bulletin also shows no warning for Punjab today.
Delhi’s daytime conditions are expected to remain warm, with mostly sunny conditions and temperatures around the mid-30s Celsius.
Residents should remember that September weather can still change locally, so updated nowcasts remain useful if clouds build later in the day.
Madhya Pradesh: Rain Risk Higher in the East
East and West Madhya Pradesh also differ today.
IMD has forecast heavy rainfall over East Madhya Pradesh, while West Madhya Pradesh does not carry the same heavy-rain warning in the state bulletin.
This east-west contrast could remain important over the next few days as rain activity shifts across central India.
Northeast India Remains Wet
Assam and Meghalaya can also expect active weather.
IMD’s Shillong centre has forecast heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning on September 24, with heavy rain continuing over the coming days.
Mizoram and adjoining northeastern areas also face thunderstorm and lightning activity today.
Where Is the Biggest Rain Risk Today?
The highest-impact weather zones to watch on September 24, 2026 are Telangana, Odisha, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh because IMD forecasts extremely heavy rainfall in these regions.
West Bengal, Jharkhand and Vidarbha also require close attention because very heavy rain is possible.
Meanwhile, Karnataka, Kerala, East Uttar Pradesh, parts of Madhya Pradesh and the Northeast remain vulnerable to heavy rain or thunderstorms.
Delhi-NCR, Punjab and parts of northwestern India face a much calmer weather picture today.
What Travellers Should Keep in Mind
People travelling through rain-affected regions should allow additional journey time, check railway and flight updates before leaving home and avoid waterlogged stretches whenever possible.
During lightning and thunderstorms, people should avoid standing under isolated trees, near open fields or close to exposed electrical infrastructure.
Weather conditions can change rapidly during intense monsoon systems. Therefore, residents in affected areas should follow IMD nowcasts and instructions from local authorities throughout the day.
Weather Today September 24: The Bottom Line
India wakes up to a sharply divided weather map today.
While Delhi and much of the northwest remain comparatively quiet, Telangana, Odisha, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh sit at the centre of an intense rain spell.
Very heavy rainfall also threatens parts of eastern India and Maharashtra.
For millions of people in these regions, Thursday’s most important advice is simple: watch the sky, check local warnings before travelling and never underestimate rapidly rising water during an intense downpour.
