Heavy rains lash Southern India; IMD forecasts more downpour for Tamil Nadu and Kerala

Due to deep circulation in the Gulf of Mannar, South Peninsular India and Tamil Nadu’s southern region received heavy rainfall on Saturday.

“We have received reports of heavy rainfall, mainly from South Peninsular India and Tamil Nadu. However, there are no reports of heavy rainfall from the rest of the country. Heavy rainfall is likely over Tamil Nadu and Kerala for the next 2-3 days, but most parts of the country will remain clear,” IMD scientist Soma Sen Roy.

While speaking to ANI, IMD scientist Soma Sen Roy talked about the gradual fall in minimum and maximum temperature over Northwest and East India by 2-3°C from November 3-7.

“Talking about temperature, the minimum temperature has dropped by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius in the Doab region in the last 24 hours. The overall temperature over Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and South Doab region is 2-4 degrees above normal. Minimum temperatures are expected to fall by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius from tomorrow morning. Temperatures are likely to fall at isolated places,” she said.

The IMD has issued an advisory to stay indoors and avoid travel if possible.

The IMD also posted weather warnings for the next seven days, saying that “Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely over Tamil Nadu and Kerala and Mahe on November 1 and slight decrease thereafter. Gradual fall in minimum and maximum temperature over North and East India by 2-3 during November 3-7.”