Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across south India
IMD’s latest forecast
The weather agency has issued a yellow alert for 17 districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Cuddalore and Tiruchi, until October 23. Delhi is likely to experience dry weather until October 22, with no rainfall forecast over the national capital during this period. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 32–34 degrees Celsius on October 21 and 22. Tamil Nadu is likely to receive widespread rainfall on Tuesday, with isolated very heavy showers forecast over the state, Puducherry and Karaikal on October 21. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for 17 districts, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Cuddalore and Tiruchi, until October 23. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 40–50 kmph, with gusts of up to 60 kmph, are likely in parts of the state. Heavy rainfall is also expected at isolated places from October 22 to 24, suggesting that wet conditions may persist through the week. Kerala and Mahe are likely to receive fairly widespread to widespread rainfall between October 21 and 24, with isolated heavy showers expected during this period. Lakshadweep is also likely to experience widespread rainfall, with isolated heavy showers forecast from October 21 to 23. Isolated thunderstorms and lightning are possible over Kerala, Mahe and Lakshadweep on October 21 and 22. South Interior Karnataka is likely to receive fairly widespread to widespread rainfall from October 21 to 24, with isolated heavy showers forecast during this period. Gusty winds reaching 30–40 kmph, with gusts of up to 50 kmph, are likely in parts of the state. Coastal Karnataka may receive isolated to scattered showers on October 21 and 22, with rainfall activity expected to increase on October 23 and 24. Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema are likely to receive isolated to scattered rainfall on October 21, with isolated heavy showers forecast in these regions. Gusty winds reaching 30–40 kmph, with gusts of up to 50 kmph, may continue on October 21 and 22. Telangana may receive isolated to scattered showers on October 21, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds. Most parts of the northeastern region are expected to remain largely dry from Sasthi (Bodhan) to Vijaya Dashami on October 21. Maximum temperatures are likely to remain 2–4 degrees Celsius above normal over the next five days, while minimum temperatures are expected to remain near normal. Rainfall is likely to continue across several parts of south India until October 24. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal may receive isolated very heavy showers on October 21, followed by heavy rainfall at isolated places from October 22 to 24. Kerala, Mahe and South Interior Karnataka are also likely to receive isolated heavy rainfall through October 24, while Lakshadweep may experience heavy showers between October 21 and 23. Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema may see isolated heavy rainfall on October 21.
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An IMD official said dry weather is very likely across all eight northeastern states — Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura — over the coming days. NEW DELHI: Heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are likely across several parts of south India over the coming days, with isolated very heavy rainfall forecast in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and parts of Andhra Pradesh. Residents in the districts under alert have been advised to follow official weather updates and exercise caution during thunderstorms and intense rainfall. North Interior Karnataka may see isolated to scattered rainfall. Strong surface winds are also likely during this period. The IMD has forecast no significant weather activity over northwest, central, eastern and northeastern India during the week. With thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds expected across several areas, residents are advised to monitor IMD updates and follow local advisories, particularly in districts covered by weather alerts. Download the TOI App.