Weather Tomorrow, Sunday 27 September 2026: IMD Warns of Very Heavy Rain in Uttarakhand, Himachal and Uttar Pradesh
“Kal ka mausam” (weather tomorrow) was the top search on Google Trends India on the night of 26 September, with a flash-flood risk flagged alongside it. Here is what the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and news reports say for Sunday, 27 September 2026, region by region.
Prepared on Saturday, 26 September 2026, 9:59 PM IST. The date is read from our publishing system’s clock. Facts are as reported by the sources listed below at that time and may have changed since.
Weather tomorrow at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Cause | A depression over northeast Madhya Pradesh and adjoining north Chhattisgarh (IMD press release dated 26 September 2026). It was moving towards southeast Uttar Pradesh and is expected to weaken gradually. |
| Highest risk on 27 Sep | Uttarakhand (extremely heavy rain possible), Himachal Pradesh (very heavy rain), west Uttar Pradesh (very heavy rain) |
| Also expected | Heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning in Punjab; heavy to very heavy rain continuing in east Uttar Pradesh |
| Delhi-NCR | Rain and thunderstorms possible; about 22°C to 31°C; no severe warning indicated for Delhi city in the report we read |
| Chhattisgarh | Partly cloudy, one or two spells of rain or thundershowers, about 29°C maximum and 23°C minimum (IMD forecast quoted by ANI) |
| When it eases | Gradual improvement from 28 September as the system weakens |
What IMD says
IMD’s national website carried a press release dated 26 September 2026 headed “Under the influence of Depression over Northeast Madhya Pradesh & adjoining north Chhattisgarh, heavy to very heavy rainfall”. In Hindi it says that heavy to very heavy rain, and at isolated places extremely heavy rain, is likely in Uttarakhand on 26 and 27 September and in north Uttar Pradesh on 26 September, and that heavy to very heavy rain is also likely in south Uttar Pradesh on 26 September.
According to National Herald (25 September), the system formed after a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal crossed the north Andhra Pradesh–south Odisha coast and moved north-westwards. IMD said it would gradually weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area.
Uttarakhand: highest risk on Sunday
- Extremely heavy rain is possible in parts of Uttarakhand on 27 September, with thunderstorms and lightning. The main worries are landslides, road blockages and rising rivers and mountain streams (INVC).
- Newsbytes reported on 25 September that IMD had a red alert for Bageshwar, Nainital and Pithoragarh on Saturday 26 September and for Dehradun and Haridwar on Sunday 27 September, with heavy rain possible until 28 September.
- If you plan to travel to the hills, check road and weather conditions before you start and avoid unnecessary travel during intense rain.
Uttar Pradesh: heavy rain and flash-flood alerts
- IMD warned of flash floods, strong winds and a fall of 4°C to 7°C in maximum temperatures over 48 hours (National Herald, 25 September).
- Lucknow recorded 125.8 mm of rain in the 21 hours to Saturday morning, one of the heaviest spells of the season in the capital (INVC). On Friday it had already recorded 50.6 mm between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM. Banda recorded 146 mm and Bahraich 103.6 mm on Friday (National Herald).
- Districts listed as vulnerable to flash floods include Lucknow, Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, Kanpur Nagar, Bahraich, Banda, Sitapur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Barabanki, Rae Bareli, Fatehpur and several in the east such as Azamgarh, Ballia, Ghazipur, Deoria and Kushinagar (INVC).
- Schools were ordered to stay closed in districts under a red alert where flash floods are a significant risk, and heavy showers damaged standing crops in parts of the state.
Himachal Pradesh and Punjab
- Himachal Pradesh is expected to get very heavy rain on 27 September, and heavy rain may continue into 28 September. Mountain roads can face landslides and temporary closures.
- Punjab may see heavy rain with thunderstorms and lightning on 27 September.
Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
- IMD warned of very heavy rain on Saturday 26 September in 13 Madhya Pradesh districts: Datia, Bhind, Sidhi, Rewa, Satna, Umaria, Katni, Jabalpur, Panna, Damoh, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh and Niwari. Rainfall by Saturday morning included 191.8 mm at Bichhia, 180.2 mm at Ajaigarh and 148 mm at Amarkantak (National Herald).
- Chhattisgarh saw flood-like conditions on 26 September. Read our report: Chhattisgarh floods: Kharun river swells, schools closed.
Delhi-NCR
IMD’s website showed slight intermittent rain at Delhi-Safdarjung at 8:30 PM on 26 September, with a temperature of 22.4°C and humidity of 96%. For 27 September the report we read expects about 22°C to 31°C, with rain and thunderstorms possible but no severe warning indicated for Delhi city. Check IMD’s Delhi forecast in the morning.
What the IMD colours mean
| Colour | Meaning (IMD colour code) |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Watch: be updated |
| Orange | Alert: be prepared |
| Red | Warning: take action |
Safety tips from the reports
- Avoid low-lying areas, flooded underpasses and overflowing bridges (National Herald).
- Do not drive or walk through roads where water is still flowing (Gadchiroli district administration, ANI).
- Follow location-specific warnings from IMD and your district administration, and move to a safe place if authorities ask you to.
- In an emergency in India, dial 112.
Frequently asked questions
Will it rain in Delhi tomorrow?
Rain and thunderstorms are possible on 27 September, with temperatures of about 22°C to 31°C. The report we read did not indicate a severe warning for Delhi city. Please check IMD’s Delhi forecast for the latest.
Which areas are at highest risk on Sunday 27 September?
Uttarakhand (extremely heavy rain possible), Himachal Pradesh and west Uttar Pradesh (very heavy rain), with heavy rain also in Punjab.
When will the rain ease?
Reports say conditions should improve gradually from 28 September as the depression weakens, though even a weakening system can bring heavy rain and local flooding.
Where can I see official warnings?
On IMD’s website, mausam.imd.gov.in, which has district-wise warnings and nowcasts.
Sources
- India Meteorological Department (mausam.imd.gov.in): press release of 26 September 2026 and current weather
- National Herald: UP braces for heavy rain, flash flood risk (25 Sep 2026)
- National Herald: Rains shut Chhattisgarh schools; 13 MP districts on heavy rain alert (26 Sep 2026)
- INVC: Weather Today, September 26, 2026
- Newsbytes: IMD warns of heavy Uttarakhand rain (25 Sep 2026)
- ANI: Heavy rain triggers flood-like situation in Chhattisgarh (26 Sep 2026)
