Weather tomorrow October 18: IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms across southern states; check latest state-wise updates

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across several southern states from October 17 to 23, with isolated very heavy rain expected in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. The forecast also warns of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in several areas, while strong surface winds are likely in Andhra Pradesh. Coastal regions of Karnataka and Kerala, along with Lakshadweep, are under a fishermen warning as squally weather is expected over the Arabian Sea.

Andhra Pradesh

The IMD has forecast fairly widespread to widespread rainfall over Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, as well as Rayalaseema, on October 17 and 18. Isolated rainfall is likely to continue from October 19 to 23.

Isolated heavy rainfall is likely over Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on October 18, while Rayalaseema may receive heavy rain on October 17 and 18. Very heavy rainfall is also likely at isolated places in Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on October 17.


Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph, with gusts reaching 60 kmph, are likely on October 17 and 18. Similar conditions, with winds of 30-40 kmph and gusts up to 50 kmph, may continue from October 19 to 21. Strong surface winds are also forecast from October 17 to 21.

Karnataka

Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is likely across Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka from October 17 to 23. North Interior Karnataka is expected to receive isolated to scattered rainfall during the same period.

Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in South Interior Karnataka from October 18 to 23, in Coastal Karnataka from October 20 to 22, and in North Interior Karnataka on October 17. Very heavy rainfall is also likely at isolated places in Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka on October 17.

Thunderstorms with lightning are likely over Coastal Karnataka from October 17 to 21. Gusty winds of 30-40 kmph, with gusts reaching 50 kmph, are likely over North Interior and South Interior Karnataka from October 17 to 21.

Kerala

Kerala and Mahe are likely to receive fairly widespread to widespread rainfall from October 17 to 23. Isolated heavy rainfall is forecast during October 18 to 23, while very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places on October 17.

Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph, with gusts up to 60 kmph, are likely on October 17. Thunderstorms and lightning may continue from October 18 to 21.

Tamil Nadu

Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is likely across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal from October 17 to 23. Isolated heavy rainfall is forecast on October 18 and 19, and again from October 21 to 23.

The IMD has also warned of very heavy rainfall at isolated places on October 17 and 20. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely throughout the October 17-23 period.

Telangana

Isolated to scattered rainfall is likely over Telangana from October 17 to 23. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph, with gusts reaching 50 kmph, are likely from October 17 to 22.

Lakshadweep

Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is likely over Lakshadweep from October 17 to 23. Heavy rainfall is forecast on October 17 and again from October 20 to 23.

Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph, with gusts up to 60 kmph, are likely on October 17. Thunderstorms and lightning may persist from October 18 to 21.

Maharashtra

The IMD has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph, with gusts reaching 60 kmph, over Konkan and Goa from October 17 to 19, Marathwada from October 17 to 19, and Madhya Maharashtra from October 17 to 20.

Hot and humid weather conditions are likely over Konkan and Goa on October 17.

Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Chhattisgarh

The IMD has forecast isolated thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph over East Rajasthan, East Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. Thunderstorms with lightning are also likely at isolated places over Chhattisgarh.

No significant weather is otherwise expected across northwest, central, eastern and northeastern India during the week.

Fishermen warning for the Arabian Sea

The IMD has advised caution for fishermen along and off the Karnataka and Kerala coasts and over the Lakshadweep area from October 17 to 19. Squally weather, with wind speeds of 35-45 kmph and gusts reaching 55 kmph, is likely in these areas.