Archive · 11 Oct 2026
IMD Issues Thunderstorm Alerts as Rain Forecast Across India
The India Meteorological Department has warned that storms may bring lightning and strong winds to some parts of India.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep are among the places under a yellow alert.
Some winds could reach 40–50 kmph, while other areas may have gusts of 30–40 kmph.
Rain is also expected in many parts of the country.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands may have widespread rain on October 11.
Some northern and eastern regions are forecast to get rain on different days.
Coastal Karnataka, Konkan and Goa may feel hot and humid on October 11.
These are forecasts, so conditions may vary by location.
The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep, Mahe, Puducherry and Karaikal.
Gusts of 40–50 kmph are forecast at isolated places in those areas; parts of Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Rajasthan may see gusts of 30–40 kmph.
Rain is forecast in several regions, including Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Odisha and Jharkhand.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands may see widespread rain on October 11, followed by isolated to scattered showers from October 12 to 16.
Hot and humid conditions are expected at isolated places in Coastal Karnataka, Konkan and Goa on October 11.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued the alerts and forecasts.
- What
- Yellow alerts cover thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, with rain forecast across several regions and hot, humid weather in some coastal areas.
- When
- The main forecast is for Sunday, October 11, with additional rainfall outlooks extending through October 16.
- Where
- Several regions across India, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep, parts of eastern and northeastern India, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- Why
- The IMD issued the alert to warn of forecast thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, rainfall, and hot, humid conditions.
- Issuing agency
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- Alert level
- Yellow alert
- Forecast hazards
- Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds
- Higher wind speeds
- 40–50 kmph at isolated places in Kerala, Mahe, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal
- Other forecast gusts
- 30–40 kmph in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Rajasthan
- Andaman and Nicobar rainfall outlook
- Widespread rainfall on October 11; isolated to scattered showers from October 12 to 16
- Hot and humid conditions
- Expected at isolated places in Coastal Karnataka, Konkan and Goa on October 11