India weather, October 25: Heavy rain to lash Tamil Nadu, Kerala; cyclone threat looms as Delhi stays dry
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall across several south Indian states. Some areas could receive extremely heavy downpours over the next few days, including thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, which are also expected in several parts of the country.
Meanwhile, Odisha has stepped up preparations for a possible cyclone over the Bay of Bengal with the weather system likely to affect coastal areas in the coming days. Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh and Noida are expected to remain dry on Sunday, October 25. Here is the IMD’s state-wise weather forecast.
Heavy rain alert for Tamil Nadu, Kerala
The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy downpours, over Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.
In Tamil Nadu, the Nilgiris and several other districts are likely to receive heavy rainfall over the next three days. These include Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Kallakurichi, Tiruvannamalai and Coimbatore.
The warning also covers Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Pudukkottai, Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur and Ariyalur. Theni, Dindigul and Madurai may also experience heavy rain.
Andhra Pradesh, Odisha prepare for possible cyclone
The IMD has forecast that the system over the Bay of Bengal could intensify into a cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal on October 26 and move towards the Andhra Pradesh coast by the morning of October 28.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Saturday that the state government had reviewed the possible impact and assigned responsibilities to various departments. The government has set a target of zero casualties.
North coastal Andhra Pradesh may receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on October 27, with isolated extremely heavy downpours possible. On October 28, some places could receive more than 20 cm of rain in 24 hours.
Heavy rain likely in eastern and central India
The weather system could bring rain and squally winds to parts of eastern and central India. In West Bengal, its effects may begin from October 27. Kolkata is likely to receive light to moderate rain, while coastal areas could experience squally winds. Isolated heavy rainfall is forecast in some districts between October 28 and 30.
Parts of Bihar, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh may also receive isolated heavy rainfall on October 28 and 29.
Thunderstorms and strong winds in several regions
Heavy rain is likely at isolated places in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and south interior Karnataka. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph are forecast in parts of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, east Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.
Squally weather, with winds of 50-60 kmph and gusts up to 70 kmph, is expected over parts of the Bay of Bengal and along and off the Andaman Islands. Strong winds are also likely along the Karnataka and Kerala coasts and over Lakshadweep.
Delhi weather forecast for October 25
Delhi is likely to remain dry on Sunday, October 25, according to the IMD. Haryana, Chandigarh and Noida are also expected to experience dry weather, following overnight rain in some areas.