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Storm in Arabian Sea and trough in Bay of Bengal, IMD issues alert across 10 states.
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News18•19-10-2026, 16:13
Storm in Arabian Sea and trough in Bay of Bengal, IMD issues alert across 10 states.
- •A new cyclonic system is brewing in the south-west Arabian Sea, which may intensify into a depression over the next 24 hours.
- •A cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal and north Tamil Nadu coast has disrupted weather across southern India.
- •The IMD has issued heavy rainfall and storm alerts with winds up to 50 KMPH across 10 states and union territories including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
- •North Indian states like Delhi, UP, Punjab, and Haryana see no rain probability, though morning and evening temperatures are dropping.
- •Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and parts of Maharashtra are also set to witness heavy rainfall and marine turbulence.
Key Questions Answered
The India Meteorological Department has issued heavy rainfall alerts accompanied by stormy winds and thunderstorms for about 10 states and union territories, including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Lakshadweep.
Tamil Nadu is expected to experience very rough and stormy weather with heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds, while widespread torrential rainfall will continue across Kerala, potentially leading to waterlogging.
In North India, including Delhi, UP, Punjab, and Haryana, there is no possibility of rain, though a drop in morning and evening temperatures indicates the arrival of winter. Similarly, Rajasthan is expected to remain mostly dry, clear, and stable.
