IMD predicts heavy rain in South India and snow in Kashmir Valley
The India Meteorological Department has issued weather alerts for heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu and Kerala and snowfall in the Kashmir Valley.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall across the southern peninsula and snowfall in the northern Himalayan regions, according to reports by Mint and Prabhat Khabar. These weather patterns are being driven by cyclonic circulations and an approaching Western Disturbance.
In the south, isolated heavy rainfall is expected in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal between 8 November and 10 November. The Chennai Meteorological Centre has identified seven districts at risk, including Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Pudukkottai, Sivaganga, and Ramanathapuram.
Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph, occasionally reaching 50 kmph, are predicted for Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Rayalaseema, and Tamil Nadu through 10 November. In Tamil Nadu, some areas recorded between 7 and 11 centimetres of rain during the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Sunday.
A new Western Disturbance is expected to affect the northwestern Himalayan region from 10 November. This system is likely to bring isolated heavy rainfall or snowfall to the Kashmir valley on 12 November. Between 10 November and 14 November, thunderstorms with winds up to 60 kmph are expected across Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad.
The IMD has issued an advisory warning of potential landslides, mudslides, and waterlogging in low-lying areas. Residents have been advised to monitor weather conditions and move to safer locations if conditions worsen.