Archive · 3 Oct 2026
IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain in Arunachal Pradesh, South India Storms
The weather department says some parts of India may get rain and storms on October 3.
Arunachal Pradesh could have heavy rain in a few places.
Thunderstorms and strong winds are expected in parts of southern India.
Some northeastern states and islands may also get rain.
The forecast says rain could continue in parts of South India over the next few days.
Some places, including Kerala and Tamil Nadu, may get heavy rain from October 4 to 6.
Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh are not expected to get rain on October 3.
The department also says the rainy season known as the southwest monsoon is moving away from parts of India.
The India Meteorological Department forecast isolated heavy rain in Arunachal Pradesh on October 3.
Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are expected in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, with gusts of 40–50 kmph.
Parts of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Mahe and Lakshadweep may see thunderstorms and gusts of 30–40 kmph.
Rain is forecast across parts of northeast India and other regions, with heavy rain possible in parts of South India on several days through October 6.
The IMD said the southwest monsoon is withdrawing and could retreat from additional areas within the next 24 hours.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- What
- Forecast rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across parts of India, including isolated heavy rain in Arunachal Pradesh.
- When
- The October 3 forecast is valid from 8:30 am IST on October 3 to 8:30 am IST on October 4; further forecasts cover the following days.
- Where
- Arunachal Pradesh and parts of South India, Northeast India, the eastern Himalayan region, and other areas listed in the forecast.
- Why
- The articles report the IMD forecast but do not state a specific cause for the expected weather.
- Forecast date
- October 3
- Forecast validity
- 8:30 am IST October 3 to 8:30 am IST October 4
- Heavy rain on October 3
- Isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh
- Strongest forecast gusts
- 40–50 kmph in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal
- South India rainfall outlook
- Kerala and Mahe: fairly widespread to widespread rain October 2–6; Coastal Karnataka: October 3–6
- Recent rainfall observation
- KVK Dibrugarh recorded 12 cm; Lawngtlai and Mokokchung recorded 9 cm each; Dum Dum recorded 8 cm, in the 24 hours ending 8:30 am October 2
- Highest maximum temperature in the plains
- 39.5°C at Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu