Will it rain on Diwali? This is what the Indian Meteorological Department says

As the festival of lights approaches, many are asking: Will this Diwali 2025 be a rain-soaked one? While long-range forecasts are always subject to revision, the latest IMD All India Weather Bulletin suggests a mixed picture — with higher risk of rain in southern and eastern India, and lower probability in cities like Delhi. The first step is to pin down the likely Diwali date(s). In 2025, there is some ambiguity because of the lunar/solar calendar alignment and moon phases. As per the timing of the sunset, many cities in India will celebrate Diwali on October 20, and some on October 21. So it is safe to consider October 20-21, 2025 as the Diwali window. Given that most recent forecast, there’s an ongoing withdrawal of the southwest monsoon while warning of heavy rainfall in parts of