# IMD Warns of Rain, Thunderstorms Across 20 States, Delhi Gets Hazy Sunshine 2026-11-14T08:41:48+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Outlets counted: yespunjab.com The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain, thunderstorms and strong winds across about 20 states, including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, on Saturday, 14 November. Wind speeds may reach up to 75 kmph in some areas, while thunderstorms and lightning are expected in parts of southern India and the hilly regions of the northwest. Temperatures in more than 10 states could fall by 4 to 5 degrees Celsius. Snowfall is likely in three states, and parts of the northeast may see hailstorms. The IMD has advised residents in affected areas to follow local weather advisories. Delhi is expected to see hazy sunshine and moderate fog, with a maximum temperature of around 30 degrees Celsius and a minimum near 20 degrees Celsius. The probability of rainfall is estimated at just 3 per cent. A slight dip in temperatures is expected on Sunday, 15 November, with the minimum between 15 and 17 degrees Celsius and the maximum between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The IMD's forecast places 20 states under adverse weather while Delhi remains largely dry, a divergence that may strain disaster response in states expecting thunderstorms and high winds. The 75 kmph wind speed and potential hailstorms in the northeast are the most disruptive elements, with agriculture and outdoor work likely to be affected. Temperatures dropping 4 to 5 degrees across more than 10 states could bring relief from heat but also raise health risks for vulnerable populations. Delhi's 3 per cent rain probability and continuing haze mean pollution levels are unlikely to ease, and the smoky haze may affect visibility and outdoor activity through Sunday. ## Coverage - yespunjab.com Straight news-agency style reporting of IMD forecasts, no editorial framing This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Bihar, Delhi, India Meteorological Department, Uttar Pradesh Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/imd-warns-of-rain-thunderstorms-across-20-states-delhi-gets-hazy-sunshine/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/imd-warns-of-rain-thunderstorms-across-20-states-delhi-gets-hazy-sunshine/#story-in-brief Gate decision: carve_out (pass: utility (weather_alert, weather:imd), qualifying outlets 1, relevance 9) Utility kind: weather_alert (weather:imd) Freshness: pass (fresh: newest qualifying source 2026-11-14 07:38Z (feed), 1.1 h old) Image: photograph. Source: https://yespunjab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Rain-In-delhi.jpg. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/