NEW DELHI: The IMD has forecast thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and rainfall across several states over the next few days, with severe cyclonic storm Murasu likely to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast in the early hours of Tuesday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema, while several other states are also likely to witness rain and thunderstorms.The weather department said Murasu, which intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal, was moving northwestwards at a speed of around 20 kmph. At 2.30am on Monday (November 2), the storm was centred about 260 km east-northeast of Chennai and 290 km east-southeast of Nellore.The system is very likely to continue moving northwestwards and cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, close to Ongole, between 11.30pm on November 2 and 4am on November 3. It is expected to bring winds of 100-110 kmph, with gusts reaching 120 kmph.
Delhi weather tomorrow
Delhi is likely to witness partly cloudy skies over the next few days, according to the IMD. No rainfall warning has been issued for the national capital. Punjab and Haryana are also expected to remain largely dry, offering residents some respite from changing weather conditions.
State-wise weather forecast
Uttar Pradesh: East Uttar Pradesh is likely to receive isolated to scattered rainfall, with the wet spell expected to continue until November 4.Bihar: Scattered rainfall is likely across parts of the state over the next few days, with showers expected to continue until November 4.Odisha: The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places on November 3. Very heavy rainfall is also likely at isolated places on November 2. Rayagada district has been placed under an orange warning for November 3 and 4.Himachal Pradesh: Light to moderate rainfall has affected several parts of the state under the influence of a Western Disturbance. Higher-altitude areas, including Kinnaur, Shimla and Lahaul-Spiti, may experience light snowfall. Isolated rain or snowfall is also possible in the higher reaches of Chamba and upper Kangra. The plains and mid-hill districts are likely to remain mainly clear from November 3, with temperatures expected to rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius over the next week.Northeast India: Arunachal Pradesh is likely to receive heavy rainfall at isolated places on November 3. Assam and Meghalaya may experience thunderstorms and lightning, with heavy rainfall also likely at isolated places on November 3.Madhya Pradesh: East and West Madhya Pradesh are likely to receive isolated to scattered rainfall, accompanied by gusty winds in some areas.Chhattisgarh: Thunderstorms and lightning are likely across parts of the state. Heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places on November 3 and 4.Maharashtra: Vidarbha is likely to receive isolated to scattered rainfall. The weather system influencing the region includes a trough extending across Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada and Vidarbha.Telangana: The state may experience a thundersquall, with wind speeds of 50-60 kmph and gusts reaching 70 kmph. Thunderstorms and lightning are also likely.Rayalaseema: Rainfall is expected over the next few days, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. Wind speeds of 30-40 kmph, reaching up to 50 kmph, are likely.Tamil Nadu: Rainfall is likely across parts of the state over the next few days. Heavy showers are forecast at isolated places on November 3, with rainfall expected to continue on November 4.Puducherry: Puducherry and Karaikal are likely to receive rainfall over the next few days.Kerala: Kerala and Mahe may witness isolated rainfall, with heavy showers likely in parts of the state on November 3.Karnataka: Coastal Karnataka is likely to receive rainfall over the next few days. South Interior Karnataka may witness heavy rainfall on November 3, while North Interior Karnataka is likely to receive isolated showers.Goa: Light rain and thundershowers are likely at isolated places over the ghats and adjoining areas of North Goa and Kushavati district on November 4 and 5.
What is causing the rainfall?
The IMD has attributed the rainfall activity across parts of central and western India to a trough extending from the east-central Arabian Sea along the Maharashtra coast towards a cyclonic circulation over north Chhattisgarh and adjoining east Madhya Pradesh.The trough passes across Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada and Vidarbha, influencing weather conditions across these regions.
IMD’s latest forecast for the next few days
The IMD’s latest forecast indicates continued rainfall and thunderstorm activity across several parts of the country, with severe cyclonic storm Murasu remaining the major weather system to watch. Andhra Pradesh is likely to face the strongest impact as the storm approaches the coast, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds.
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