Diwali 2025 Weather: Winter chill has gripped several states, especially in North India, as the southwest monsoon continues to retreat by mid-October. With the festive season around the corner, people are speculating whether the rain will dampen the Diwali festivities. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted intense rain activity to continue over Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry during the next 7 days.
Fresh snowfall has led to a significant drop in temperatures in Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. While the rest of India will be marking Diwali in full swing, the southern peninsular India will be seeing significant disruptions due to bad weather amid celebrations.
Rain To Lash Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra and Karnataka
Due to an upper cyclonic circulation looming over southern states, a wet spell is forecasted over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Mahe from October 16 to 22; Lakshadweep, South Interior Karnataka during 16th -19th; Coastal Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema on 16th & 17th; North Interior Karnataka on 16th October.
Thunderstorms To Hit West And East India
In its latest bulletin issued on October 16, the Weather Department has also predicted thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds to hit West and East India. Konkan,. Goa, Madhya Maharashtra will face adverse weather conditions until October 18, while South Odisha and Marathawada will experience severe weather on 16th October.
IMD 7-Day Weather Forecast For Delhi
Delhi’s air quality has sharply dropped ahead of Diwali, with the AQI rising to 245 at 2 pm on Tuesday, October 14. No warning for rain has been issued over the national capital until October 22.
Oct 16, 2025: Mainly Clear sky
Oct 17, 2025: Mist
Oct 18, 2025: Mist
Oct 19, 2025: Fog mist in the morning and mainly clear sky later
Oct 20, 2025: Fog mist in the morning and mainly clear sky later
Oct 21, 2025: Fog mist in the morning and partly clear sky later
Oct 22, 2025: Mist
