NEW DELHI: Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) are likely to remain dry on Sunday, October 18, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall across parts of southern India.Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are likely to receive very heavy showers at isolated places, while thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected in several southern states.According to the IMD, isolated to scattered rainfall is likely over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Uttarakhand on Sunday.No significant weather is forecast over Delhi and most other parts of north India.
Delhi weather tomorrow: Dry conditions forecast across NCR
The IMD’s seven-day rainfall forecast indicates dry weather over Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan on Sunday.Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Uttarakhand, however, may receive isolated to scattered rainfall.East Rajasthan was forecast to receive isolated rainfall on Saturday, October 17, but dry conditions are likely there on Sunday.
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry: Very heavy rainfall likely
Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are likely to receive very heavy rainfall at isolated places on Sunday. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph are also expected, with gusts potentially reaching 60 kmph.The IMD has forecast the wet spell to continue through October 22, with isolated heavy rainfall also likely on October 21 and 22.
Andhra Pradesh: Heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds
Andhra Pradesh is likely to receive heavy rainfall at isolated places on Sunday. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph are forecast, with gusts potentially touching 60 kmph.Strong surface winds are also likely at isolated places in the state. Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, along with Rayalaseema, may continue to receive rainfall over the coming days.
Kerala, Karnataka: Heavy showers forecast
Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Kerala and Mahe, coastal Karnataka and south interior Karnataka on Sunday.Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph are expected over Kerala and Mahe, as well as interior Karnataka.The IMD has forecast fairly widespread to widespread rainfall over Kerala and south interior Karnataka during the coming days, with coastal Karnataka also expected to receive widespread showers.
Telangana, Maharashtra may see thunderstorms
Telangana is likely to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph at isolated places on Sunday.Isolated thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also forecast over Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, coastal Karnataka and Odisha.
IMD warns of disruptions from heavy rain, gusty winds
The IMD has warned that heavy rainfall and gusty winds could affect road and rail traffic, reduce visibility and cause localised waterlogging or flooding in low-lying areas. Strong winds may also damage vulnerable structures and uproot small trees.People have been advised to monitor weather updates, avoid taking shelter under trees during lightning and move to safer locations if conditions deteriorate.
