Weather Update: IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Alert for Tamil Nadu, Kerala; Delhi to Brace for Smoggy Days Ahead

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted ongoing heavy rainfall in southern regions, specifically Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala, from November 8 to November 11, 2024. Rainfall will be driven by active cyclonic systems over the Bay of Bengal, with isolated heavy showers expected intermittently over the next few days.

Weather Systems at Play

Two key systems are driving this weather activity:

• Cyclonic Circulation: A cyclonic circulation currently lies over the southwest Bay of Bengal at lower atmospheric levels.

• Trough Formation: A trough extends from the Gulf of Mannar to the east-central Bay of Bengal, passing through the cyclonic circulation.

These conditions are expected to contribute to significant rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala, especially from November 8 to 13, 2024.

Temperature Conditions Across India

During the past 24 hours, the minimum temperature dropped by 2-3°C in parts of West Rajasthan, while other regions remained steady. Most places in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and northern states saw temperatures 4-5°C above normal, while states like Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal observed a 2-4°C increase.

No significant changes are expected in minimum or maximum temperatures nationwide in the coming week.

Delhi NCR Weather: Smog and Clear Skies (November 8-10, 2024)

The Delhi NCR region has experienced a slight drop in maximum temperature over the past day, now ranging between 30-32°C, with minimum temperatures hovering around 15-19°C. Conditions remain hazy, with low-speed variable winds creating smoggy conditions during the day and calm at night.

Forecast for Delhi NCR

Residents in heavy rainfall zones are advised to exercise caution during thunderstorms, while Delhi NCR residents should prepare for continued smog and mist during nighttime hours.