NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across several parts of south India on Tuesday, October 20, with Kerala, South Interior Karnataka and Tamil Nadu likely to receive showers. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also expected in parts of the region, while isolated very heavy rainfall is likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.The IMD has issued a yellow alert for 17 districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Cuddalore and Tiruchi, until October 23. Rainfall activity is expected to continue across several parts of south India over the coming days, with some areas likely to experience heavy showers.Northwest, central, eastern and northeastern India are expected to see no significant weather activity during the week, according to the IMD forecast.IMD weather alert for TuesdayFairly widespread to widespread rainfall is likely over Kerala and Mahe, Lakshadweep, South Interior Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on Tuesday.Coastal Karnataka is also likely to receive rainfall, while North Interior Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Rayalaseema and Telangana may see isolated to scattered showers.Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph, with gusts up to 60 kmph, are likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. Similar conditions are expected over Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema.Kerala, Mahe, Lakshadweep and parts of Karnataka may experience gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph, with gusts up to 50 kmph.Tamil Nadu weather tomorrowTamil Nadu is likely to remain under an active spell of rainfall on Tuesday, with isolated very heavy showers forecast over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal during October 19-21.The IMD has issued a yellow alert for 17 districts of Tamil Nadu until October 23, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Cuddalore and Tiruchi.Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph, with gusts up to 60 kmph, are likely in parts of the state. Heavy rainfall is also expected at isolated places from October 22 to 24, indicating that wet conditions may persist through the week.Residents in the districts under alert should follow official weather updates and exercise caution during thunderstorms and periods of intense rainfall.Kerala and Lakshadweep weather forecastKerala and Mahe are likely to receive fairly widespread to widespread rainfall on Tuesday, with isolated heavy rainfall forecast during October 19-24.Lakshadweep is also likely to experience widespread rainfall during the period, with isolated heavy showers expected from October 21 to 23.Gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph, with gusts up to 50 kmph, are likely over Kerala, Mahe and Lakshadweep on October 19-20. Isolated thunderstorms and lightning are also possible over these regions on October 21-22.Karnataka weather tomorrowSouth Interior Karnataka is likely to receive fairly widespread to widespread rainfall on Tuesday, with isolated heavy rainfall forecast during October 19-24.North Interior Karnataka may see isolated to scattered showers throughout the period. Gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph, with gusts up to 50 kmph, are likely over both North and South Interior Karnataka on October 19-20.Coastal Karnataka is expected to receive rainfall on October 19-20, with isolated to scattered showers possible on October 21-22. Rainfall activity is forecast to increase again on October 23-24.Andhra Pradesh and Telangana weatherCoastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, along with Rayalaseema, are likely to receive isolated to scattered rainfall on Tuesday. The IMD has forecast isolated heavy rainfall in these regions during October 19-21.Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph, with gusts up to 60 kmph, are likely on October 19-20. Gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph, with gusts up to 50 kmph, may continue on October 21-22.Strong surface winds are also likely over Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema during October 19-22.Telangana may receive isolated to scattered showers during October 19-21, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.Weather forecast for northwest, central, east and northeast IndiaNo significant weather activity is likely over northwest, central, eastern, western and northeastern India during the week, according to the IMD.The forecast indicates that the main rainfall activity will remain concentrated over south peninsular India, particularly Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and parts of Andhra Pradesh.IMD forecast for the next few daysRainfall is likely to continue across several parts of south India through October 24.Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal may experience very heavy rainfall at isolated places until October 21, followed by heavy showers during October 22-24. Kerala and Mahe, as well as South Interior Karnataka, are also likely to receive isolated heavy rainfall through October 24.Lakshadweep may see heavy rainfall during October 21-23, while Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam and Rayalaseema are likely to experience isolated heavy showers until October 21.With thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds expected in several areas, residents are advised to monitor IMD updates, particularly in districts covered by weather alerts.
