India's active monsoon spell is expected to continue on Saturday, September 5, with heavy rainfall and thunderstorms forecast across a large part of the country. According to the weather forecast cited in the report, as many as 23 states and Union Territories could experience adverse weather conditions, while strong winds may reach speeds of up to 75 kmph in some areas.

The forecast covers several regions, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, West Bengal and Odisha.

Apart from intense rainfall, some regions could experience thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. Hilly areas may face an increased landslide risk, making weather conditions particularly important for people planning road journeys.

Heavy Rain Alert Across 23 States

According to the forecast, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected on September 5 across Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Kerala, Telangana and Tamil Nadu.

Strong winds could reach up to 75 kmph in some areas.

Special caution has also been advised for hilly regions because prolonged or intense rainfall can increase the possibility of landslides and other travel disruptions.

Delhi Weather on September 5

Delhi is expected to experience heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms.

Wind speeds in the national capital could reach around 30–35 kmph. The maximum temperature is forecast at approximately 26 degrees Celsius, while the minimum could remain around 24 degrees Celsius.

People travelling through waterlogging-prone areas may want to account for possible delays if intense spells of rain occur.

Uttar Pradesh Rain Forecast

Several districts of Uttar Pradesh are included in the rain and thunderstorm alert.

The areas mentioned in the forecast include Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Moradabad, Mathura, Agra, Aligarh, Bijnor, Firozabad, Jhansi, Lalitpur, Raebareli, Hardoi, Unnao, Hamirpur, Amethi, Sultanpur, Azamgarh, Ayodhya, Deoria, Gorakhpur and Prayagraj, among others.

Lucknow is expected to record a maximum temperature of around 32 degrees Celsius and a minimum of about 26 degrees.

Bihar May See Strong Winds With Heavy Rain

A number of districts in Bihar could experience rain and thunderstorms, with wind speeds potentially reaching 50–60 kmph.

The forecast covers areas including West Champaran, Siwan, Saran, Gopalganj, East Champaran, Gaya, Jehanabad, Bhojpur, Patna, Buxar, Vaishali, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Supaul, Saharsa, Purnia, Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar, Bhagalpur, Munger, Lakhisarai, Khagaria and Begusarai.

Patna's temperature is expected to range between approximately 27 and 32 degrees Celsius.

Rajasthan: Rain Likely in Jaipur and Several Districts

Rajasthan could also see moderate to heavy rainfall on September 5.

The forecast includes Jhunjhunu, Karauli, Jaipur, Udaipur, Churu, Baran, Sawai Madhopur, Bundi, Kota, Dausa, Bharatpur, Barmer, Bhilwara, Jaisalmer, Alwar, Jhalawar and Jalore.

Wind gusts could reach around 50 kmph.

In Jaipur, the maximum temperature is forecast at approximately 29 degrees Celsius, with the minimum expected to remain around 24 degrees Celsius.

Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh Under Rain Alert

Mountain states will require particular attention because heavy rainfall can affect roads and slopes.

In Uttarakhand, Bageshwar, Haridwar, Nainital, Champawat, Pithoragarh, Rishikesh, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarkashi, Tehri Garhwal and Chamoli are among the areas mentioned in the forecast. Winds could reach around 50 kmph.

Dehradun is expected to record temperatures between approximately 21 and 23 degrees Celsius.

In Himachal Pradesh, heavy rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for areas including Kangra, Kinnaur, Mandi, Una, Chamba, Hamirpur, Solan and Bilaspur. Wind speeds could reach 50–60 kmph.

Jharkhand May See Winds Up to 65 Kmph

Jharkhand is also expected to experience an unsettled spell across September 5 and 6.

Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Ranchi, Ramgarh, Khunti, Chatra, Deoghar, West Singhbhum, Dumka, Hazaribagh, Dhanbad, Giridih, Gumla, Latehar and Simdega are among the areas covered by the forecast.

Wind speeds could reach approximately 60–65 kmph. Ranchi is forecast to see a maximum temperature of around 29 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 23 degrees.

West Bengal Could See Winds Around 70 Kmph

West Bengal may experience heavy rain and thunderstorms in several areas, including Howrah, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, West Medinipur, Bankura, Alipurduar, Darjeeling, Cooch Behar, Durgapur, Birbhum and Kolkata.

Strong winds could reach around 70 kmph.

Kolkata is expected to record a maximum temperature of approximately 32 degrees Celsius and a minimum of around 27 degrees.

Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha Also on Alert

Several districts in Madhya Pradesh may receive heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms. Balaghat, Seoni, Anuppur, Damoh, Vidisha, Hoshangabad, Katni, Khargone, Betul, Mandla, Khandwa, Narsinghpur, Dewas, Harda, Sagar and Indore are among the places mentioned.

Wind speeds could reach 55–60 kmph, while Bhopal may see temperatures ranging from 23 to 27 degrees Celsius.

Chhattisgarh could experience wind gusts of around 65 kmph in areas including Raipur, Surajpur, Bilaspur, Dhamtari, Janjgir, Durg, Mahasamund and Korba.

In Odisha, places including Jajpur, Keonjhar, Balangir, Nuapada, Bhubaneswar, Sundargarh, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj, Balasore and Puri could receive heavy rainfall, with winds potentially reaching around 60 kmph.

Temperature Forecast for Major Cities

What People Should Keep in Mind

With thunderstorms and strong winds expected in multiple regions, people should remain cautious during periods of intense weather.

The report advises avoiding travel through densely wooded areas during strong winds because falling trees or branches can pose a danger. Extra caution is also required in mountainous regions where heavy rain can increase landslide risks.

Farmers have been advised to avoid remaining in open fields during severe thunderstorms, particularly where lightning is possible. Fishermen in affected coastal areas should also follow local weather and marine advisories.

Travellers should check local forecasts before starting long journeys, especially in hill states.

With heavy rain forecast across 23 states and winds potentially reaching 75 kmph, September 5 could bring another active day of monsoon weather across large parts of India.