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Rain Alert: Heavy downpour expected in 9 states, high alert issued for Karnataka!
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News18•17-10-2026, 17:06
Rain Alert: Heavy downpour expected in 9 states, high alert issued for Karnataka!
- •The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall across at least 9 states in the country including Karnataka starting October 18.
- •Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Coastal and South Interior Karnataka are on high alert for heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.
- •A strict warning has been issued for fishermen along the coasts of Karnataka and Kerala, advising them not to venture into the Arabian Sea due to rough conditions.
- •Maharashtra and Goa are expected to experience squally winds and thunderstorms reaching speeds of up to 50 kilometers per hour.
- •Delhi-NCR will experience dry weather with bright sunshine and no major drop in temperature expected over the next few days.
Key Questions Answered
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rain is predicted on October 18 in 9 states: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
The IMD warned that sea conditions will be extremely dangerous along the coasts of Karnataka and Kerala and the Lakshadweep region from October 17 to 19, with wind speeds reaching 35 to 55 km/h, posing risks to small boats and fishing activities.
The chances of rain in Delhi and its surrounding areas are very low, with the capital experiencing good sunshine during the day, a dry overall atmosphere, and temperatures expected to rise slightly by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius after the next 24 hours.
