IMD issues yellow alert for heavy rainfall in parts of India

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for several regions across India, warning of heavy rainfall in parts of Peninsular and Northeast India. However, the national capital, Delhi, will have clear skies and no rainfall in the coming days.

Yellow alert for heavy rainfall

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for heavy rains in the following areas:

• Lakshadweep

• Tamil Nadu

• Kerala

• Arunachal Pradesh

• Assam

• Meghalaya

• Nagaland

• Manipur

• Mizoram

• Tripura

• Coastal Karnataka

Detailed forecast

In South Peninsular India, light to moderate rainfall is expected over the next six days. Regions like Lakshadweep, Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Coastal Karnataka, and South Interior Karnataka are likely to witness widespread rain.

North Interior Karnataka, Rayalaseema, Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Yanam are forecasted for isolated to scattered rainfall on October 9. In Northeast India, isolated heavy rainfall is expected in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and Meghalaya.

Unlike these regions, Delhi, along with Northwest, West, East, and Central India, won’t experience rainfall. Delhi’s weather will remain unchanged, with partly cloudy skies. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 35°C, while the minimum will hover around 23°C.

With strong winds forecasted at 35-45 km/h in coastal areas, the IMD has advised fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea until October 11 due to safety risks.

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