The Delhi-NCR rain forecast indicates isolated to scattered showers on October 24 and 25, while the India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across several states over the coming days.
Rainfall activity is expected to increase across parts of northwest India from October 23. Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Uttarakhand are among the areas likely to receive showers, while Punjab and Haryana may see isolated to scattered rainfall on October 24 and 25. The forecast also covers parts of southern India, where some locations may experience heavy to extremely heavy rain.
For Delhi-NCR, the IMD has forecast isolated to scattered rainfall on October 24 and 25. The forecast indicates that residents may face wet conditions over the weekend, although the supplied forecast does not specify rainfall totals or city-wise warnings for individual parts of the National Capital Region.
Kerala and Mahe are expected to receive heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places on October 24 and 25. Heavy rainfall is also forecast on October 23, 26 and 27. The IMD expects fairly widespread to widespread rainfall across Kerala and Mahe between October 23 and 24. Lakshadweep may also receive widespread rainfall, with isolated heavy showers forecast on October 23.
The IMD has advised against fishing along the coasts of Kerala and Lakshadweep from October 23 to 25 because of the prevailing weather conditions. The forecast also points to thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in parts of southern India, creating weather-related risks for outdoor activity and coastal operations.
Tamil Nadu has been placed under a yellow alert in 17 districts, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Cuddalore and Tiruchi, until October 23. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 40–50 kmph, with gusts of up to 60 kmph, are likely in parts of the state. Isolated heavy rainfall is expected between October 23 and 24.
In Karnataka, Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka are likely to receive fairly widespread to widespread rainfall from October 23. South Interior Karnataka may experience isolated heavy showers, while North Interior Karnataka may see isolated to scattered rainfall. Thunderstorms and lightning are also likely, along with gusty winds reaching 30–40 kmph and gusts of up to 50 kmph in some areas.
The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Andhra Pradesh on October 23, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds. Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema are among the areas likely to receive heavy showers. The weather agency expects rainfall to continue across parts of southern India in the coming days, with Kerala facing the possibility of heavy to extremely heavy showers at isolated places through October 27.
