Archive · 5 Oct 2026
IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Across States October 5
The India Meteorological Department has shared its weather forecast for October 5.
Some places in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu may get heavy rain.
Thunder, lightning and strong winds may happen in parts of southern India.
Rain and storms are also possible in some northern, eastern and northeastern states.
Some areas may continue to get rain over the following days.
The forecast does not say that every place in these states will get rain.
The IMD said there is no fishermen warning for October 5.
It also explained that a red-colour warning means people should take action.
Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are forecast to receive heavy rain at isolated places on October 5.
Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are expected in several southern states, including Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Rain and thunderstorms are also forecast in parts of north, east and northeast India.
The forecast includes further periods of rainfall across several regions between October 4 and October 10.
The IMD said there is no fishermen warning for October 5 and explained that a red-colour warning means “Take Action.”
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- What
- It forecast heavy rain, rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in various parts of India.
- When
- Mainly October 5, with some forecasts covering October 4–10.
- Where
- Parts of southern, northern, eastern, northeastern and central India.
- Why
- The article reports the IMD's weather forecast; it does not state a reason for the forecast conditions.
- Main forecast date
- October 5; no year is specified.
- Heavy rain
- Isolated places in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are forecast to receive heavy rainfall.
- Strong winds
- Gusts of 40–50 kmph are forecast at isolated places in Kerala and in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.
- Other southern states
- Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph are forecast at isolated places in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- Extended outlook
- Rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast in areas across India through dates extending to October 10.
- Fishermen warning
- The IMD said there is no fishermen warning for October 5.
- Warning clarification
- The IMD said a red-colour warning means “Take Action” and does not mean “Red Alert.”
- Forecast validity
- Warnings for a particular day are valid from 8:30 am IST that day until 8:30 am IST the following day.