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Heavy Rain Forecast For Tamil Nadu And Bengaluru As Northeast Monsoon Approaches
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News18•14-10-2026, 09:50
Heavy Rain Forecast For Tamil Nadu And Bengaluru As Northeast Monsoon Approaches
- •Southern India is gearing up for a significant weather shift with heavy rain forecast in parts of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, driven by the anticipated arrival of the Northeast Monsoon around October 15.
- •The India Meteorological Department has issued rainfall warnings for several districts in Tamil Nadu, with intense showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds expected to persist until October 19.
- •Bengaluru is projected to receive substantial rainfall ranging from 100 to 150 mm between October 15 and October 25, which could help replenish declining reservoir levels in the Cauvery basin.
- •While southern regions prepare for wet conditions, Mumbai continues to experience unusually high October temperatures and heatwave alerts, with no confirmed rain forecast yet.
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The anticipated arrival of the Northeast Monsoon around October 15 is expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds to several districts and regions across Tamil Nadu.
According to forecasts shared by Bengaluru Rain Alert, Bengaluru could receive around 100 to 150 mm of rain as weather activity strengthens across southern India.
Mumbai's elevated temperatures are being driven by an anticyclonic circulation and persistent easterly winds, which have delayed the arrival of the cooling sea breeze.
