IMD Rain Alert for Southern States has warned of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning across several parts of the country over the coming days.
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and coastal Andhra Pradesh are among the regions expected to experience significant rainfall between November 6 and November 10.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also forecast strong surface winds, thunderstorms and lightning in several southern states.
Some parts of eastern, northeastern and northern India may also experience rainfall during the forecast period.
IMD Rain Alert for Southern States: Key Forecast
According to the weather forecast, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are likely to receive heavy rainfall between November 6 and November 10.
Kerala and Mahe are expected to experience heavy showers from November 6 to November 8.
Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam are also under a heavy rainfall warning for November 6.
The IMD has additionally forecast strong surface winds in these areas between November 6 and November 9.
Lakshadweep is likely to experience rainfall between November 6 and November 8. Meanwhile, Telangana may witness thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds on November 6.
The weather department has also warned of thunderstorms and lightning in coastal Karnataka and south interior Karnataka on November 6.
Similar conditions are expected in parts of Kerala and Mahe on November 9 and 10.
Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh Face Rain Warning
Tamil Nadu is among the states expected to experience continued rainfall activity during this period. Puducherry and Karaikal are also included in the forecast for heavy showers.
Kerala and Mahe may receive heavy rainfall over three days, from November 6 to November 8.
Residents in these regions should remain attentive to changing weather conditions, particularly where thunderstorms and lightning are expected.
Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam are also likely to experience heavy rainfall on November 6.
Strong surface winds are forecast in these areas over the following days, potentially creating difficult weather conditions in coastal locations.
The IMD has also predicted thunderstorms and lightning in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, making the weather situation important for people travelling or carrying out outdoor activities.
Rain Alert Extended to Eastern and Northeastern India
Rainfall activity is not expected to remain limited to southern India. Several eastern states and island territories are also likely to experience showers during the coming days.
Odisha may receive isolated to scattered rainfall on November 6 and 7, followed by another spell between November 10 and 11. Thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds are also forecast in parts of the state on November 6.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are likely to receive rainfall on November 6 and 7, with fairly widespread rainfall expected between November 8 and November 12.
Heavy rainfall is also forecast in some areas between November 9 and November 11.
Jharkhand and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal may experience rainfall between November 9 and November 11. Gangetic West Bengal is also likely to receive showers between November 9 and November 12.
Sikkim is expected to experience rainfall between November 9 and November 11, while Bihar may receive isolated rainfall on November 10.
Northeastern states are also likely to experience changing weather conditions. Arunachal Pradesh may receive rainfall on November 6 and again between November 9 and November 12.
Assam and Meghalaya are expected to receive rainfall on November 6 and during November 8-12. Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura may experience rainfall between November 6 and November 12.
The IMD has also forecast isolated heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya between November 10 and November 11.
Parts of Nagaland, Manipur and Tripura may experience heavy showers between November 9 and November 11.
Rainfall Forecast for North India
The weather department has also indicated the possibility of rainfall in parts of northern India during the second half of the forecast period.
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh may experience isolated rainfall on November 10.
Himachal Pradesh is likely to receive showers between November 10 and November 12, while Uttarakhand may experience rainfall on November 8 and 9.
Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab are also included in the forecast for isolated rainfall between November 11 and November 12.
Additionally, Jammu and Kashmir may experience thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds between November 11 and November 12. Heavy rainfall is also forecast in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on November 12.
The IMD has indicated that western and central India are unlikely to experience any significant weather changes during the forecast week.
Residents in areas covered by the rainfall warnings should monitor local weathe
