The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across several parts of India on October 24, with Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, Kerala, Lakshadweep and parts of eastern India likely to experience intense weather during the coming days. Extremely heavy rainfall is forecast over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal from October 24 to 26, while Kerala and Mahe are likely to receive very heavy rainfall until October 25. The forecast also warns of thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and strong surface winds in several states, with heavy rainfall expected across parts of southern, eastern and central India through October 29.