Archive · 20 Sep 2026
IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Across Southern India
The India Meteorological Department says many parts of India may receive rain and storms.
Heavy rain is possible in several southern states on Sunday, September 20.
These areas include Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Some storms may bring lightning and strong winds.
Rain is also expected in parts of eastern, central and northeastern India.
Some places could receive very heavy rain during the following days.
Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Telangana may experience especially strong storm winds.
People in affected areas should watch local weather warnings and be careful during storms.
The India Meteorological Department forecast isolated heavy rainfall on September 20 across several southern regions, including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph are expected in parts of southern, eastern and western India.
Rainfall is forecast to continue through September 25 in parts of central, eastern, northeastern and southern India.
Very heavy rain is possible in Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Telangana on specified dates.
Thundersqualls with winds reaching 50-60 kmph and gusts up to 70 kmph are expected in coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Telangana.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department issued the forecast.
- What
- Heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and strong surface winds are expected in multiple regions.
- When
- The main forecast covers Sunday, September 20, with rainfall and storms continuing through September 25 in some areas.
- Where
- Parts of southern, eastern, central, northeastern and western India, as well as the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.
- Why
- The IMD forecast continuing weather activity, including heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across several regions.
- Forecast issuer
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- Main date
- Sunday, September 20
- Heavy-rain areas
- Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Telangana and several other regions
- Thunderstorm winds
- Gusts of 40-50 kmph are forecast in some areas; other locations may see 30-40 kmph winds
- Strongest forecast winds
- Thundersqualls may reach 50-60 kmph, with gusts up to 70 kmph
- Forecast period
- Rainfall and storm activity is expected to continue in some regions through September 25