Weather today, November 6: Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala to receive seven days of rain; Will it rain in Chennai, Hyderabad today?

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast seven days of rainfall across southern India from November 5 to 11, with Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal likely to receive widespread showers on November 7 and 8. Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Kerala are also expected to experience heavy rainfall at isolated places during the coming days.

Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph, with gusts of up to 50 kmph, are likely in parts of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, Chennai and Puducherry may receive rain on Friday, November 6, while Hyderabad is also forecast to see afternoon showers. Delhi is expected to remain dry, although hazy conditions and hazardous air quality are forecast

Delhi AQI today: Air quality remains very poor, one station records satisfactory; Smog covers Delhi-NCR areas like Gurugram, Noida and Ghaziabad

Tamil Nadu weather: Widespread rain likely on November 7 and 8

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are expected to receive rainfall throughout the seven-day forecast period, from November 5 to 11.

According to IMD, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is likely on November 7 and 8, indicating that showers could affect several parts of the region. Isolated heavy rainfall is also forecast throughout the period.

Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph are likely at isolated places between November 5 and 9.

Rainfall was already reported at several locations on November 5. Adiramapatinam in Thanjavur and Kodaikanal in Dindigul recorded 3 cm each, while Vellore received 2 cm.

Chennai weather today: Rain expected, maximum temperature around 31°C

Chennai is likely to experience spells of rain in the morning, followed by mostly cloudy and humid conditions on November 6, according to AccuWeather. The maximum temperature is forecast to reach around 31°C, while the minimum is expected to be around 26°C. The daytime probability of precipitation is 55% on AccuWeather's forecast.

Puducherry weather today: Rain likely during the day and evening

Puducherry is forecast to experience mostly cloudy conditions with some rain on November 6. AccuWeather has forecast a maximum temperature of around 31°C and a minimum of 26°C, with a 60% probability of precipitation during the day. Showers may continue into the evening and night.

Andhra Pradesh and Kerala face repeated heavy rain warnings

Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam are likely to experience rainfall throughout the forecast period, with isolated heavy showers expected from November 5 to 11.

Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph, with gusts reaching 50 kmph, are also expected between November 5 and 9. Strong surface winds are likely in coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema during the same period.

Nellore recorded 4 cm of rainfall on November 5.

Kerala and Mahe are also expected to receive rainfall throughout the week. Isolated heavy rainfall is likely from November 5 to 8, while thunderstorms and lightning are forecast between November 5 and 9. Karipur and Kozhikode recorded 5 cm of rainfall on November 5, while Kottayam received 3 cm.

Hyderabad weather today: Afternoon showers likely, temperature around 32°C

Hyderabad is expected to see some sunshine giving way to clouds, with occasional rain in the afternoon on November 6, according to AccuWeather. The maximum temperature is forecast to reach around 32°C, while the minimum is expected to be around 21°C. The daytime probability of precipitation is 60%, with clearer conditions expected at night.

Karnataka and Telangana also likely to receive showers

Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka are likely to receive rainfall between November 5 and 11. Isolated heavy rainfall is forecast in South Interior Karnataka on November 5.

Telangana is likely to receive rainfall between November 5 and 7, with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds expected at isolated places on November 5. Rayalaseema is also likely to receive isolated rainfall throughout the forecast period.

Northeast India to see heavy rainfall from November 9

IMD has forecast another spell of rainfall across Northeast India towards the second half of the week.

Assam and Meghalaya may receive rainfall between November 8 and 11, with isolated heavy showers from November 9 to 11. Arunachal Pradesh is likely to receive isolated heavy rainfall on November 9 and 10. Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura may also experience heavy showers between November 9 and 11.

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

Delhi weather today: Hazy skies, hazardous air quality forecast

Delhi is expected to experience hazy sunshine on November 6, with no rainfall forecast during the day or night. AccuWeather has forecast a maximum temperature of around 29°C and a minimum of 18°C. The weather platform has also flagged hazardous air quality in the national capital.