Weather Alert (October 15): IMD Warns of Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall Across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert, forecasting heavy rainfall across various regions of India, particularly in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, and Karnataka in South Peninsular India, as well as parts of Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh in West and Central India.

Heavy Rainfall in South India (14th - 18th October)

South Peninsular India is expected to witness significant rainfall activity during the week. The IMD predicts the following:

Rainfall Distribution

• Kerala & Mahe, Lakshadweep, Puducherry & Karaikal, Coastal Karnataka, and Rayalaseema: Fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall is expected throughout the week.

• Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal: Light to moderate rainfall is expected over the next four days.

• Interior Karnataka: Scattered rainfall is predicted over the next three days.

• Telangana: Isolated light to moderate rainfall throughout the week.

Heavy Rainfall Alerts

• Extremely heavy rainfall is very likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal on 15th and 16th October, and over South Interior Karnataka on 17th October.

• Very heavy rainfall is expected over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, Kerala & Mahe, South Interior Karnataka, and Rayalaseema between 14th and 17th October, and over Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam during 14th to 16th October.

• Coastal Karnataka is also expected to witness heavy rainfall on 17th October.

West & Central India Weather Forecast

Parts of West and Central India are also expected to receive significant rainfall, particularly in Konkan & Goa and Gujarat State.

Rainfall Distribution

• Konkan & Goa, Gujarat State: Scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall is expected over the next two days, with isolated rainfall continuing for the next five days.

• Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh: Isolated light to moderate rainfall is expected throughout the week.

Heavy Rainfall Alerts

• Konkan & Goa: Heavy rainfall is very likely on 14th and 15th October.

• Gujarat State: Heavy rainfall is expected on 14th October.

• Madhya Maharashtra: Heavy rainfall is expected on 15th October.

Northeast, Northwest & East India: Dry Spell

The IMD has indicated that no significant rainfall is expected in the Northeast, Northwest, and East India regions during the upcoming week. These regions are likely to experience dry weather conditions, providing relief from any major weather disturbances.

Residents of the affected regions are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and take necessary precautions to ensure safety.