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Weather Update (October 14): Heavy Rainfall Expected in Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Odisha as Monsoon Withdraws

Weather update: IMD forecasts heavy rainfall across several regions as the Southwest Monsoon retreats and the Northeast Monsoon sets in. Key areas affected include Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and East Rajasthan, with significant rainfall expected through October 18, 2024.

KJ Staff
Representational image of weather update (Photo Source: Pixabay)
Representational image of weather update (Photo Source: Pixabay)

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an updated weather forecast, signaling significant rainfall in several regions and the gradual withdrawal of the Southwest Monsoon. On October 13, 2024, the IMD reported heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, with heavy rainfall also expected over East Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Odisha.  

Southwest Monsoon Withdrawal & Northeast Monsoon Onset

The Southwest Monsoon has further withdrawn from Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Sikkim, and parts of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Assam, and Meghalaya. The withdrawal line now runs through:

In the next two days, the monsoon is likely to retreat from Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and parts of Maharashtra, with complete withdrawal expected in the subsequent two days. Simultaneously, the onset of the Northeast Monsoon is anticipated, bringing easterly and northeasterly winds across southern India and parts of the Bay of Bengal.

Rainfall Forecast (October 13-18, 2024)

South India:

  • Heavy to Extremely Heavy Rainfall: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on October 16, Rayalaseema from October 15-17, Coastal Andhra Pradesh on October 15-16.

  • Scattered Rainfall: Kerala, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep will witness moderate rainfall throughout the week.

West & Central India:

  • Gujarat: Scattered light to moderate rainfall expected over the next two days.

  • Isolated Rainfall: West Madhya Pradesh, Konkan, Goa, and Maharashtra on October 13, with Konkan & Goa experiencing heavy showers on October 17.

North India:

  • East Rajasthan: Heavy rain on October 13.

Northeast & East India:

  • No significant rainfall is predicted during this period.

Region

Date

Expected Rainfall

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal

Oct 13-17

Very heavy rainfall; extremely heavy on October 16

Rayalaseema

Oct 15-17

Heavy rainfall; extremely heavy on October 16

Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam

Oct 15-16

Very heavy rainfall

Kerala & Mahe

Oct 13-18

Scattered heavy rainfall

Gujarat, Maharashtra

Oct 13-17

Light to moderate rainfall, isolated heavy showers

East Rajasthan

Oct 13

Isolated heavy rainfall

Konkan & Goa

Oct 17

Heavy rainfall

 

IMD’s forecast highlights the shift from the Southwest to Northeast Monsoons, with heavy rain expected in Tamil Nadu and surrounding areas. Stay tuned for local weather advisories and updates.

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