The India Meteorological Department has issued a seven-day rainfall forecast for South India from November 5 to 11, predicting widespread showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and neighboring regions, while Northeast India also braces for heavy downpours.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a seven-day rainfall forecast for South India from November 5 to 11, predicting widespread showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and neighboring regions, while Northeast India also braces for heavy downpours.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a seven-day rainfall forecast for South India from November 5 to 11, predicting widespread showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and neighboring regions, while Northeast India also braces for heavy downpours.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a seven-day rainfall forecast for South India spanning November 5 to 11. Widespread showers are expected across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on November 7–8, with isolated heavy downpours likely in coastal Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. 

Lightning, thunderstorms, and gusty winds reaching 30–40 km/h are likely across Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Chennai and Puducherry are expected to receive rain on Friday, while Hyderabad may also see light showers. 

Tamil Nadu

Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is likely on November 7 and 8, indicating that showers could affect several parts of the region. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph are likely at isolated places between November 5 and 9.

Rainfall was reported across several locations on November 5, with Adiramapattinam in Thanjavur and Kodaikanal in Dindigul recording 3 cm each, while Vellore received 2 cm. 

According to AccuWeather, Chennai will likely see morning rain on November 6 before transitioning to mostly cloudy and humid conditions. The daytime probability of precipitation stands at 55%, with temperatures ranging between 26°C and 31°C. 

Andhra Pradesh and Kerala 

Heavy rain alerts have been issued across Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. According to the IMD, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam are set to receive continuous rainfall through November 11, with isolated heavy downpours likely during this period. 

Kerala and Mahe are also expected to receive rainfall throughout the week, with isolated heavy downpours likely from November 5 to 8, and thunderstorms accompanied by lightning forecast through November 9. On November 5, Karipur (Kozhikode) recorded 5 cm of rainfall, while Kottayam received 3 cm. IMD has issued rain alerts for seven districts in Kerala. 

Karnataka and Telangana

Rainfall is expected across Coastal and South Interior Karnataka through November 11. South Interior Karnataka also recorded isolated heavy rainfall on November 5. 

Telangana is likely to receive rainfall through November 7, following isolated thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds on November 5. Rayalaseema is also expected to see isolated rainfall throughout the forecast period.

Northeast weather 

The IMD has also forecast another spell of rain across Northeast India during the second half of the week. Assam and Meghalaya may receive rainfall from November 8 to 11, with isolated heavy showers expected between November 9 and 11. Arunachal Pradesh is likely to see isolated heavy rainfall on November 9 and 10, while Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura may also experience heavy downpours from November 9 to 11.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands are likely to receive widespread rainfall between November 8 and 11.

Meanwhile, the western disturbance is going to alter the weather conditions across north India. Delhi is expected to be dry, with AQI in the "very poor" category. 

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