India weather update: Heavy rains across Kerala, Tamil Nadu and other regions; Check full IMD forecast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across southern states—including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana—through the coming week. According to the All India Weather Forecast and Warning Bulletin released on October 12, 2025, these regions can expect light to moderate rain, with isolated heavy showers in certain areas continuing until October 18.

Issued at 8:02 PM on Sunday, the bulletin also noted that the southwest monsoon is retreating from most parts of central and eastern India, while southern peninsular regions remain influenced by multiple weather systems. Residents and travelers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and avoid non-essential travel in areas prone to heavy rainfall.

What is the forecast?

The latest IMD bulletin forecasts light to moderate rain or thundershowers across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, south interior Karnataka, coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Yanam (Puducherry) from October 13 to 18. Isolated heavy rainfall is expected in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, while coastal Andhra Pradesh and parts of south interior Karnataka may see increased rainfall on October 13 and 14.


Between October 13 and 16, thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 30–40 km/h are likely over Kerala, Mahe (Puducherry), Tamil Nadu, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema, and Telangana. Lakshadweep is also expected to experience thunderstorms with gusty winds on October 13.

The day-wise forecast warns of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms at isolated places in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh from October 13–18. Telangana and Karnataka may experience thunderstorms with lightning. No warnings have been issued for fishermen during this period.

Moving eastward, Odisha is expected to receive isolated heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms and lightning on October 13 and 14. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Chhattisgarh and the Vidarbha region between October 14 and 16.

In northeast India, thunderstorms with lightning are likely over Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, though rainfall activity is expected to gradually ease afterward. Most parts of central and northern India—including Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Delhi—are expected to remain dry throughout the week.

On October 12, minimum temperatures were significantly above normal (over 5°C higher) in parts of sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, and Bihar, and above normal (3–5°C higher) in areas including Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and the Vidarbha region.

The lowest minimum temperature was recorded in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, at 14.0°C, signaling the onset of cooler nights in parts of central India. Meanwhile, maximum temperatures remained above normal in the Konkan region, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and parts of Kerala, with Barmer in Rajasthan recording the highest temperature at 36.9°C.