South India Rain Alert: IMD Warns Of Heavy Rain In 5 States Till October 24; Check Region-Wise Forecast

The northeast monsoon is bringing major rainfall activity in and around southern India, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy showers and thunderstorms across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

The latest weather forecast shows that rainfall activity is likely to continue till October 24th with Tamil Nadu expected to experience some of the heaviest showers between October 22 and October 24.

After the end of the southwest monsoon season having ended, the northeast monsoon started and is causing rainfall across the southern peninsula. The northeast monsoon, which is generally active from October to December, is important for Tamil Nadu and neighbouring regions and it contributes a major share of the annual rainfall received by southeastern India.

Tamil Nadu Rain Alert: Very Heavy Rain Likely From October 22

Tamil Nadu is expected to be among the most affected states during the second half of the week, with the IMD forecasting the possibility of very heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal from October 22 to October 24.
The state has already experienced wet weather in recent days. Western Tamil Nadu was placed under orange alerts in the earlier forecast, while Chennai was under a yellow alert for October 19-21.

Kerala Weather Forecast: Heavy Showers Expected Till October 24

Kerala is likely to receive rainfall scattered in various places, with isolated heavy showers forecast to continue through October 24.

The IMD forecast also indicates the possibility of gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph over Kerala and Mahe, along with other parts of the southern region.

Karnataka Rain Alert

Karnataka is also expected to experience rainfall activity as the northeast monsoon is making a grip across southern India. The forecast points to isolated heavy rainfall in South Interior Karnataka through October 24, while North Interior Karnataka may receive isolated to scattered showers accompanied by gusty winds.

According to the regional forecast information, the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre has flagged a yellow alert for parts of South Interior Karnataka from October 21 to October 24. Coastal Karnataka is likely to experience light to moderate rain and thundershowers, with thunderstorms possible at isolated places. In North Interior Karnataka, districts such as Belagavi, Dharwad and Haveri may experience light rainfall. However, the forecast indicates that several other northern districts, including Kalaburagi, Raichur and Bidar, could remain largely dry compared with the southern parts of the state.

Andhra Pradesh Weather Forecast: Heavy Rain And Gusty Winds Likely

Andhra Pradesh is likely to experience rain and thunderstorms during the initial part of the forecast period. Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema are expected to receive isolated to scattered showers, with isolated heavy rainfall forecast for October 19-21.

Telangana Weather Update: Showers, Lightning Expected Till October 21

Telangana is expected to experience relatively limited rainfall activity compared with some of the other southern states during the initial forecast period. The state may receive isolated to scattered showers between October 19 and October 21.