The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall and thunderstorm activity across southern states, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, over the coming week. According to the All India Weather Forecast and Warning Bulletin issued on October 12, 2025, these regions will continue to experience light to moderate rainfall, with isolated heavy spells in several areas till October 18.
The bulletin, issued at 8:02 PM on Sunday, also indicates that the southwest monsoon withdrawal process is underway from most parts of central and eastern India, even as the southern peninsular region remains under the influence of multiple weather systems. Residents and travellers are advised to plan their immediate travel plans keeping the current forecast in mind. In tricky areas, avoid unnecessary travel if possible.
As per the latest bulletin, light to moderate rainfall or thundershowers are expected over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, south interior Karnataka, coastal areas in Andhra Pradesh, and Yanam (in Puducherry) from October 13 to 18. Isolated heavy rainfall events are likely in Kerala and Tamil Nadu throughout this period, while parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh and south interior Karnataka will see increased rainfall activity on October 13 and 14.
Between October 13 and 16, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30–40 km/h are likely over Kerala, Mahe (in Puducherry), Tamil Nadu, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema, and Telangana. Lakshadweep is also expected to experience thunderstorms with gusty winds today, October 13.
In its day-wise forecast, the IMD has warned of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over isolated places in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh from October 13–18, while Telangana and Karnataka may see thunderstorms accompanied by lightning. There are, however, no warnings in place for fishermen during this period.
Eastern and northeastern states to see limited rainfallMoving to the east, the report also states that Odisha is likely to experience isolated heavy rainfall, followed by thunderstorms and lightning on October 13 and 14. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha region between October 14 and 16.
In northeast India, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely to occur over Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, though rainfall activity will gradually decrease thereafter. Most parts of central and northern India, including Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Delhi, are expected to remain dry through the week.
Temperature across IndiaOn October 12, minimum temperatures were markedly above normal (more than 5 degrees Celsius) in parts of sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, and Bihar, while being above normal (3–5 degrees Celsius higher) in regions such as Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and Vidarbha region.
The lowest minimum temperature was recorded at Indore in Madhya Pradesh at 14.0 degrees Celsius, indicating the onset of cooler nights in parts of central India. Conversely, maximum temperatures were above normal in Konkan region, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and parts of Kerala. Barmer in Rajasthan recorded the highest temperature at 36.9 degrees Celsius.
Monsoon withdrawalConditions are now favourable for further withdrawal of the monsoon from remaining parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, as well as Jharkhand, West Bengal, Sikkim, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Telangana within the next 24 hours. The northeastern states are expected to see monsoon withdrawal over the next 2–3 days.
Weather news recapThe IMD’s seven-day forecast (October 12–18) suggests that rainfall will remain concentrated over southern India, while most other regions are expected to stay dry.
Residents and travellers are advised to stay updated with official forecasts and take necessary precautions during the ongoing rainfall and thunderstorms.
The bulletin, issued at 8:02 PM on Sunday, also indicates that the southwest monsoon withdrawal process is underway from most parts of central and eastern India, even as the southern peninsular region remains under the influence of multiple weather systems. Residents and travellers are advised to plan their immediate travel plans keeping the current forecast in mind. In tricky areas, avoid unnecessary travel if possible.
As per the latest bulletin, light to moderate rainfall or thundershowers are expected over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, south interior Karnataka, coastal areas in Andhra Pradesh, and Yanam (in Puducherry) from October 13 to 18. Isolated heavy rainfall events are likely in Kerala and Tamil Nadu throughout this period, while parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh and south interior Karnataka will see increased rainfall activity on October 13 and 14.
Between October 13 and 16, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30–40 km/h are likely over Kerala, Mahe (in Puducherry), Tamil Nadu, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema, and Telangana. Lakshadweep is also expected to experience thunderstorms with gusty winds today, October 13.
In its day-wise forecast, the IMD has warned of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over isolated places in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh from October 13–18, while Telangana and Karnataka may see thunderstorms accompanied by lightning. There are, however, no warnings in place for fishermen during this period.
Eastern and northeastern states to see limited rainfallMoving to the east, the report also states that Odisha is likely to experience isolated heavy rainfall, followed by thunderstorms and lightning on October 13 and 14. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha region between October 14 and 16.
In northeast India, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely to occur over Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, though rainfall activity will gradually decrease thereafter. Most parts of central and northern India, including Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Delhi, are expected to remain dry through the week.
Temperature across IndiaOn October 12, minimum temperatures were markedly above normal (more than 5 degrees Celsius) in parts of sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, and Bihar, while being above normal (3–5 degrees Celsius higher) in regions such as Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and Vidarbha region.
The lowest minimum temperature was recorded at Indore in Madhya Pradesh at 14.0 degrees Celsius, indicating the onset of cooler nights in parts of central India. Conversely, maximum temperatures were above normal in Konkan region, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and parts of Kerala. Barmer in Rajasthan recorded the highest temperature at 36.9 degrees Celsius.
Monsoon withdrawalConditions are now favourable for further withdrawal of the monsoon from remaining parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, as well as Jharkhand, West Bengal, Sikkim, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Telangana within the next 24 hours. The northeastern states are expected to see monsoon withdrawal over the next 2–3 days.
Weather news recapThe IMD’s seven-day forecast (October 12–18) suggests that rainfall will remain concentrated over southern India, while most other regions are expected to stay dry.
- Kerala and Lakshadweep: Widespread rainfall is likely throughout the week.
- Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal: Fairly widespread rainfall is expected between October 13–18.
- Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra Pradesh: Fairly widespread to scattered rainfall through the week.
- Central India (Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh): Isolated rainfall activity likely mid-week.
- Northwest and North India: Predominantly dry conditions.
Residents and travellers are advised to stay updated with official forecasts and take necessary precautions during the ongoing rainfall and thunderstorms.
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