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Weather
IMD warns of heavy rain and strong winds across South India
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🗓 01 Oct 2026, 06:18 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a forecast of heavy rainfall and gusty winds for several South Indian states over the next few days.
The Indian Meteorological Department’s latest outlook predicts widespread heavy rain across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with some districts likely to receive up to 100 mm in a 24‑hour period.
The agency also cautions that gusty winds could reach 50‑70 km/h, particularly along the coastal belt, raising the risk of travel disruptions and damage to outdoor structures.
State disaster management authorities have been advised to ready flood‑control measures, issue timely advisories for commuters and monitor water‑logging in vulnerable areas.
Residents are urged to stay informed through official IMD updates and to take precautionary steps to safeguard life and property.
The agency also cautions that gusty winds could reach 50‑70 km/h, particularly along the coastal belt, raising the risk of travel disruptions and damage to outdoor structures.
State disaster management authorities have been advised to ready flood‑control measures, issue timely advisories for commuters and monitor water‑logging in vulnerable areas.
Residents are urged to stay informed through official IMD updates and to take precautionary steps to safeguard life and property.