The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast predominantly dry weather across Tripura during Durga Puja, while Agartala is likely to record a maximum temperature of 34°C on October 17, 2026, with partly cloudy skies and a chance of early morning fog.
Key Takeaways
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Tripura is likely to experience largely dry weather during Durga Puja, from Sasthi to Vijaya Dashami on October 21, with isolated light rain possible across the Northeast.
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Agartala is forecast to have partly cloudy skies on October 17, with a maximum temperature of 34°C and a minimum of 23°C.
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The Southwest monsoon withdrew from Tripura and the rest of the Northeast by October 15, following a monsoon season that recorded a 26% rainfall deficit across the region.
Tripura is likely to experience mostly dry weather during Durga Puja, offering relief to devotees visiting pandals and attending religious and cultural programmes. The forecast also points to warm daytime conditions, with Agartala’s maximum temperature expected to touch 34 degrees Celsius on Saturday, October 17.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted largely dry conditions across the Northeast from Sasthi (Bodhan) to Vijaya Dashami on October 21. However, isolated places in the region may receive light rainfall.
The weather outlook comes as the five-day Durga Puja festivities begin across the region. Colourful decorations, elaborate pandals and public celebrations have marked the start of the festival.
Agartala Forecast: Partly Cloudy Skies on October 17
According to the All India Radio (AIR) weather forecast for October 17, Agartala is likely to experience partly cloudy skies over the next 24 hours. Light fog may develop during the early morning hours.
The city’s maximum temperature is expected to reach around 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may remain close to 23 degrees Celsius.
Agartala recorded a maximum temperature of 33.4 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 24.6 degrees Celsius on Friday. The forecast suggests that daytime temperatures will remain warm, even as the minimum temperature is expected to fall slightly.
These conditions are likely to be relevant for residents and visitors planning their Durga Puja outings. Early morning fog may affect visibility in some areas, while partly cloudy skies are expected to dominate the local weather.
Mostly Dry Weather Expected During Durga Puja
The IMD has forecast predominantly dry weather across the eight Northeastern states, including Tripura, over the coming days.
The regional forecast covers Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. Dry conditions are likely to prevail through the main period of Durga Puja celebrations, extending from Sasthi to Vijaya Dashami on October 21.
The maximum temperature across the region is expected to remain 2–4 degrees Celsius above normal over the next five days. Minimum temperatures, meanwhile, are likely to stay close to normal.
The IMD has cautioned that light rain may occur at one or two places. However, the possibility of isolated showers does not alter the broader forecast of predominantly dry weather.
For Tripura, the outlook offers favourable conditions for pandal-hopping and participation in religious and cultural events. Residents should nevertheless account for the possibility of early morning fog in Agartala and isolated rainfall in the wider region.
Southwest Monsoon Withdraws From Tripura
The Southwest monsoon withdrew from the entire Northeastern region by October 15, the IMD confirmed. The withdrawal took place close to its normal schedule.
The eight-state region includes Tripura, where the end of the monsoon marks the transition towards the cooler part of the year.
A senior IMD official told IANS that the monsoon had withdrawn from the entire Northeast on October 14 last year, in 2025.
The official also said that winter conditions are likely to become noticeable towards the latter half of November. Both maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to decline gradually in the coming weeks.
The changing temperature pattern will mark a gradual shift away from the warmer conditions prevailing during the current period. For now, however, the forecast points to above-normal daytime temperatures across the Northeast.
Monsoon Season Ends With 26% Rainfall Deficit
The Southwest monsoon reached substantial parts of the Northeast on June 7, two days later than its normal onset date. It covered the entire region by June 10, according to officials at the IMD’s Meteorological Centres in Guwahati and Agartala.
The arrival marked the beginning of the four-month rainy season, which continued through September.
Despite the monsoon covering all eight states by June 10, the region recorded a 26% deficit in average rainfall during the June–September period, the IMD official said.
The rainfall shortfall highlights the difference between the monsoon’s geographical coverage and the amount of precipitation recorded during the season. Its withdrawal by October 15 now signals the end of the rainy season across the Northeast.
Cooler Weather Expected Gradually
Tripura’s immediate weather outlook remains focused on warm days and largely dry conditions during Durga Puja. Agartala is expected to experience partly cloudy skies on October 17, with temperatures ranging from around 23°C to 34°C.
Across the wider Northeast, maximum temperatures are likely to remain above normal over the next five days, while minimum temperatures should stay near normal.
A gradual fall in both daytime and night-time temperatures is expected as the region moves towards winter. More noticeable winter conditions are likely to emerge in the latter half of November.
For now, the largely dry forecast offers favourable prospects for Durga Puja celebrations in Tripura, although residents should remain mindful of possible isolated showers and early morning fog. (With inputs from IANS & AIR News)
