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IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu; Thunderstorms Across India on Oct 5
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CNBC TV18•05-10-2026, 07:06
IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu; Thunderstorms Across India on Oct 5
- •The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts heavy rainfall in isolated areas of Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu on October 5.
- •Southern India, including Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, may experience thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.
- •North, East, and Northeast India, including Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand, and the Northeastern states, are also forecast to see rain and thunderstorms.
- •Central India, specifically Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh, is expected to receive isolated rainfall and thunderstorms during the week.
- •Konkan & Goa will likely experience hot and humid conditions on October 5, with isolated to scattered rainfall expected later in the week.
Key Questions Answered
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places in Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu on October 5, alongside thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in several parts of southern India.
The IMD has forecast hot and humid conditions at isolated places over Konkan and Goa on October 5, with isolated to scattered rainfall expected there and in Madhya Maharashtra later on October 7-8.
The IMD has clarified that a red-colour warning means “Take Action” and does not mean a “Red Alert”.
