IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain Across South India, Issues Yellow Alert for 17 Tamil Nadu Districts

IMD predicts widespread rainfall across South India on October 20, with heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds prompting yellow alerts in 17 Tamil Nadu districts.

Vehicles submerged in a flooded street in Kolkata, India during a heavy monsoon rainfall.
Photo: Dibakar Roy

The India Meteorological Department has forecast widespread rainfall across South India for October 20, predicting heavy showers in Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh while placing 17 districts in Tamil Nadu under a yellow alert due to expected thunderstorms and gusty winds.

The India Meteorological Department has predicted widespread rainfall across south India on October 20, with areas including Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka likely to receive heavy showers, and the rainfall activity is anticipated to persist through October 24 with varying intensities across the affected states; residents are urged to stay informed about the evolving weather conditions.

Officials recommend exercising caution during thunderstorms to reduce risks associated with heavy rain and strong winds.

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