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Heavy Rain Alert Issued for Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu
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CNBC TV18•06-10-2026, 06:18
Heavy Rain Alert Issued for Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu
- •South Interior Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu-Puducherry are expected to receive isolated heavy rainfall on Tuesday.
- •Kerala and Coastal Karnataka will experience fairly widespread rain along with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds up to 60 kmph.
- •Rain will remain active across central, eastern, and northeastern regions including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Bihar.
- •A fresh Western Disturbance will bring rain to the Western Himalayan region, while Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab could see thunderstorms and gusty winds.
- •The southwest monsoon is continuing its withdrawal from parts of northern and central India as rain persists in the south.
Key Questions Answered
Heavy rain is likely to remain concentrated over southern India, with South Interior Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu-Puducherry expected to receive isolated heavy rainfall on Tuesday, October 6.
Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 60 kmph are likely to occur over parts of Kerala, Lakshadweep, and Tamil Nadu.
Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab could experience thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds of up to 60 kmph. Additionally, Delhi is expected to turn generally cloudy by the afternoon with a possibility of very light rain or drizzle.
