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IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Heavy Rain in Kerala, Tamil Nadu; Thunderstorms Expected
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CNBC TV18•04-10-2026, 04:53
IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Heavy Rain in Kerala, Tamil Nadu; Thunderstorms Expected
- •The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in Kerala and Tamil Nadu on Sunday, October 4.
- •Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are also predicted for parts of southern states, with wind speeds up to 40-50 kmph in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal.
- •Hot and humid conditions are expected in Konkan and Goa on Sunday, leading to uncomfortable weather.
- •Rainfall is likely to continue across several parts of the country in the coming days, including isolated to scattered showers in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and East Uttar Pradesh from October 5-9.
- •Central India, East India, Northeast India, and West India are also forecast to receive rainfall in the coming week, with specific regions experiencing showers and thunderstorms.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert forecasting heavy rainfall for Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Parts of the southern states are likely to experience thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40–50 kmph in some areas.
Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand may receive scattered showers from October 5 to 9, while Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh can expect rain from October 6 to 8.
