Weather Update (October 18): Heavy Rainfall Alert for Rayalaseema, Karnataka, West Bengal, and Coastal Regions
Heavy rainfall is expected in Rayalaseema, Karnataka, West Bengal, and coastal regions, as per the India Meteorological Department's latest forecast. Fishermen are advised to avoid certain coastal areas due to squally weather and rough sea conditions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places across multiple regions of India. The affected areas include Rayalaseema, Karnataka, Gangetic West Bengal, Konkan & Goa, Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, and Madhya Maharashtra.
Weather System Updates
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Depression Over Bay of Bengal
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A depression that formed over the west-central and adjoining Bay of Bengal has crossed the north Tamil Nadu-South Andhra Pradesh coasts between Puducherry and Nellore, near Chennai on the 17th of October.
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After crossing the coast, the system weakened into a well-marked low-pressure area and is currently situated over South coastal Andhra Pradesh and North coastal Tamil Nadu.
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It is expected to weaken further into a low-pressure area in the next 6 hours, moving west-northwestwards.
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New Cyclonic Circulation Expected
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A fresh upper air cyclonic circulation is likely to form over the North Andaman Sea by 20th October.
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A low-pressure area is expected to develop in the Central Bay of Bengal around 22nd October and may intensify as it moves northwestward.
Rainfall Forecast for South Peninsular India
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Region |
Rainfall Forecast |
Heavy Rainfall Dates |
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Kerala & Mahe |
Fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall likely. |
17th, 22nd, 23rd October |
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Karnataka |
Scattered rainfall over Coastal & North Interior Karnataka. |
17th-22nd October (South Interior) |
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Tamil Nadu, Puducherry |
Scattered light to moderate rainfall. |
18th, 20th, 21st October |
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Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam |
Scattered light rainfall across the region. |
17th October |
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Rayalaseema |
Moderate to light rainfall. |
17th October |
Rainfall Forecast for West India
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Region |
Rainfall Forecast |
Heavy Rainfall Dates |
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Konkan & Goa |
Fairly widespread rainfall over the next 5 days. |
17th October |
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Madhya Maharashtra |
Light to moderate rainfall likely over the next 5 days. |
17th October |
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Saurashtra & Kutch |
Light to moderate rainfall expected. |
20th, 21st October |
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Gujarat Region |
Light to moderate rainfall over the region. |
19th, 20th October |
No Significant Rainfall in Northern and Eastern India
Regions such as Northwest India, East India, Central India, and Northeast India are unlikely to experience significant rainfall during this period.
Stay updated with weather forecasts and warnings issued to ensure safety and preparedness in these affected regions.
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