The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued rainfall across several southern states from October 19 to October 24, with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall likely in parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Lakshadweep. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are expected to receive widespread rainfall throughout the period, while Kerala and parts of Karnataka are also likely to experience persistent wet weather. The weather department has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in several areas, with strong surface winds likely over Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema until October 22. Meanwhile, a low-pressure area that formed over the southwest Arabian Sea on October 18 is likely to become more marked over the next 24 hours, according to the IMD bulletin.
Here is the state-wise weather forecast and rainfall outlook from October 19 onwards.
