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IMD's latest bulletins for Sunday, October 4, temper rain fears in the north. Delhi–NCR, most of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan are forecast dry today. Thunderstorms focus over Tamil Nadu, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, plus Northeast pockets. For road trippers, midday looks friendlier; still track nowcasts before evening plans. Humidity stays elevated, so any brief shower could slick surfaces fast.
The 2 pm Saturday bulletin maps the week's shift in risk. Showers reach Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi between October 6 and 9. East and West Uttar Pradesh trend active from October 5 to 7. Bihar sees lightning chances mainly on October 7 and 8, IMD notes. Today’s thunderstorm gusts target southern states, reaching 30–50 kmph. Northeast segments may see short bursts today, especially Assam and Tripura.
IMD rain–thunderstorm alert: Delhi–NCR road trip implications today
With northern corridors largely dry, safer driving windows widen this afternoon. Prefer Delhi–Jaipur NH48, Yamuna Expressway and Agra–Lucknow runs before dusk. Keep speeds conservative near dust plumes, crosswinds, or brief outflow gusts. IMD stresses, "Forecast and warning for any day is valid 0830–0830." Check radar-based nowcasts each three hours for pop-up cells. Watch for glare on wet patches and hydroplaning near toll plazas.
UP, Bihar, Rajasthan travel risk windows
Uttar Pradesh: long-distance buses and Yamuna-side routes look smoother today. Expect scattered activity to return from Monday evening through Wednesday. Bihar remains quiet today, with higher thunder chances mid-week. Rajasthan stays dry through October 10 on IMD subdivision maps. Evening flyers should keep a buffer, yet widespread weather disruptions appear unlikely today.
Airport delay watch: DEL, JAI, LKO, PAT
| Airport | Weather risk today | Peak risk window (IMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi (DEL) | Low | Oct 6–9 |
| Jaipur (JAI) | Low | None flagged |
| Lucknow (LKO) | Low | Oct 5–7 |
| Patna (PAT) | Low | Oct 7–8 |
Airport watch for today stays calm on IMD guidance. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) shows low weather risk. Jaipur International (JAI) also trends low risk. Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh (LKO) and Patna’s Jay Prakash Narayan (PAT) mirror that. Build 30–45 minute buffers and monitor airline apps. Refresh IMD nowcasts at 3, 6 and 9 pm. If showers spark, slow early, use hazards, and avoid flooded underpasses.