Weather Forecast, November 16: Rain Alert for 12 States, Cyclonic Storm Likely Over Bay of Bengal
New Delhi, November 15, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Weather conditions are expected to change across several parts of India on November 16, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting rain in multiple states and warning of a possible cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal.
The impact of an approaching western disturbance may also bring snowfall to higher-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand. These weather systems are expected to increase the chill in the hills and bring rainfall to parts of the plains.
Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh may receive light to moderate rainfall in some areas on November 16.
Cyclonic Storm Likely Over Bay of Bengal
According to the IMD, a depression over the southeast and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal is moving rapidly towards the north-northwest.
The weather department has indicated that the system is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm on November 16. It may become a severe cyclonic storm on November 17.
The system could bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to coastal areas. Coastal parts of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Tamil Nadu are likely to receive heavy rainfall in the coming days.
Dense Fog Alert in Uttar Pradesh
The IMD has warned of dense to very dense fog in the plains of Uttar Pradesh during the night and early morning hours on November 16.
Visibility may fall below 200 metres in some areas. Bareilly, Kushinagar, Ayodhya and Azamgarh are among the districts where the impact of fog could be significant.
Reduced visibility may affect road and rail traffic.
The weather department has also issued a dense to very dense fog alert for parts of western Uttar Pradesh from November 15 to 17.
Rain Forecast for Eastern and Northeastern India
Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim may receive light to moderate rainfall at a few places on November 16.
Scattered rainfall is also possible in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya.
These areas are among the regions covered by the IMD’s rainfall forecast for the day.
Southern States May Also Receive Rain
Light to scattered rainfall is likely in parts of Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal and coastal Andhra Pradesh on November 16.
The IMD has also forecast heavy rainfall in coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in the coming days due to the developing cyclonic system.
Wind Speed May Reach 120 Kmph Over Bay of Bengal
Rough to very rough sea conditions are expected over the central and southern parts of the Bay of Bengal as the weather system intensifies.
On November 16, winds over the southeast and southwest Bay of Bengal may reach 55-65 kmph, increasing to 75-85 kmph by the afternoon.
Over the central Bay of Bengal, wind speeds may reach 90-120 kmph from the evening.
Rain and Cold Conditions in North India
The western disturbance and snowfall in the hill states may influence weather conditions across the northern plains.
Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh may experience light to moderate rainfall in some areas on November 16.
Scattered rainfall is also possible in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, while the western parts of Uttar Pradesh may experience light rain and dense fog.
The changing weather conditions may lead to an increase in cold conditions across several parts of North India.