Several states, including Karnataka, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha, are preparing for significant rainfall on Thursday, October 2, 2025. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts heavy showers accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds, potentially impacting Dussehra festivities. Intense rainfall is anticipated across parts of East, Central, West, South Peninsular, and Northeast India. A fresh western disturbance is expected to impact Northwest India from October 5 to 7, with the most intense impact on October 6. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon continues its retreat from various regions, with the withdrawal line currently passing through areas like Veraval, Bharuch, and Ujjain. Extremely heavy rainfall, accompanied by lightning, gusty winds, and thunderstorms, is likely in numerous districts. Specific forecasts for the coming days have been issued for different regions.
