The India Meteorological Department forecast thunderstorms and rain across several states. Cyclone Murasu weakened into a depression over east Telangana and coastal Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday, November 4. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal expect gusty winds up to 60 kmph through November 8, while Delhi stays dry with cloudy skies.
(Representative) The India Meteorological Department has predicted thunderstorms, gusty winds, and rainfall in several states
NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and rainfall across several states over the next few days. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are likely to witness thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds and isolated rainfall, while parts of Madhya Pradesh, Rayalaseema and Karnataka may also receive showers. Meanwhile, the remnant of Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu has weakened into a depression over east Telangana and adjoining coastal Andhra Pradesh and is likely to weaken further into a well-marked low-pressure area over the next 12 hours.
Cyclone Murasu weakens into depression, likely to weaken further
The deep depression, which is the remnant of Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu, over coastal Andhra Pradesh and adjoining east Telangana moved nearly northwards at a speed of 10 kmph during the past six hours before weakening into a depression. According to the IMD, the system was centred over east Telangana and adjoining coastal Andhra Pradesh at 5.30 am IST on Wednesday (November 4), near latitude 17.0°N and longitude 80.1°E. It was located around 30 km northwest of Nandigama in Andhra Pradesh, 30 km south of Khammam in Telangana, 80 km northwest of Vijayawada, 90 km east of Nalgonda and 110 km southwest of Bhadrachalam. The depression is very likely to continue moving nearly northwards and weaken further into a well-marked low-pressure area during the next 12 hours.
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.
Tamil Nadu weather: Thunderstorms, heavy rain likely
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are likely to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph, reaching up to 60 kmph, along with isolated rainfall through November 8. Heavy rainfall is forecast at isolated places between November 6 and 7. For Wednesday (November 4), the IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in Madurai, Theni and Dindigul districts, while other parts of Tamil Nadu are expected to receive moderate rainfall. Rainfall activity is likely to remain concentrated in parts of western and southern Tamil Nadu, particularly districts adjoining the Western Ghats, where local weather conditions could contribute to heavier showers.
Goa weather: Light rain, thundershowers likely
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.
West Bengal weather: Temperatures to fall
The IMD has forecast dry weather across West Bengal, with minimum temperatures likely to gradually fall by 3-4 degrees Celsius over the next three days.
Karnataka weather: Isolated showers expected
North Interior Karnataka is likely to receive isolated showers, according to the IMD forecast.
Rayalaseema weather: Rain, gusty winds likely
Rayalaseema is expected to receive rainfall over the next few days, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. Wind speeds of 30-40 kmph, reaching up to 50 kmph, are likely.
Madhya Pradesh weather: Rainfall forecast
East and West Madhya Pradesh are likely to receive isolated to scattered rainfall, accompanied by gusty winds in some areas.
Himachal Pradesh weather: Rain, snowfall likely in higher reaches
Light to moderate rainfall has affected several parts of Himachal Pradesh 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.
IMD's latest forecast for the next few days
The IMD's latest forecast indicates continued rainfall and thunderstorm activity in parts of southern India, particularly Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, through November 8. Isolated showers are also expected in parts of Karnataka, Rayalaseema and Madhya Pradesh, while Goa may receive light rain and thundershowers on November 4 and 5. Meanwhile, West Bengal is likely to experience dry weather and falling minimum temperatures, while higher-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh may see isolated snowfall. The depression over east Telangana and adjoining coastal Andhra Pradesh is also expected to weaken further into a well-marked low-pressure area within the next 12 hours.