IMD issues heavy rain alert for Tamil Nadu and Kerala with snowfall forecast in Kashmir

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall warnings for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry, while forecasting a fresh spell of snowfall across the Kashmir Valley over the coming days. The shifting conditions are being driven by active cyclonic circulations off the southern coast and an approaching Western Disturbance in the north.

National and state disaster management frameworks have alerted local bodies across southern coastal belts to maintain vigilance. Under the influence of cyclonic circulations over the Comorin area and the East Central Arabian Sea off the Karnataka coast, isolated heavy downpours are expected to hit Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal through 10 November. Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 50 kmph are also forecasted across Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Rayalaseema, and Lakshadweep.

In northern India, a fresh Western Disturbance set to arrive on 10 November will alter conditions across the Himalayan belt. The IMD expects isolated heavy rain or snowfall across the Kashmir Valley on 12 November, with thunderstorms and wind speeds reaching up to 60 kmph predicted for Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad between 10 and 14 November.

Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR is experiencing mild morning fog, with maximum temperatures settling between 28°C and 30°C and minimums hovering around 15°C to 17°C. A gradual fall of 2°C to 3°C in maximum temperatures is also expected across East India over the next four to five days.

Regional weather outlook and advisories

The meteorological department cautioned that localized waterlogging, minor damage to vulnerable structures, and branch breakage on trees could occur in areas receiving severe weather. The proactive advisories allow municipal bodies and emergency teams to clear drainage routes and prepare assistance measures well in advance.