The IMD predicts heavy rainfall (7-11 cm in 24 hours) to occur at one or two places in the following districts:
Oct. 11: Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram and Wayanad
Oct. 12: Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram and Wayanad
Oct. 13: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki
A low-pressure system, the remnant of Cyclonic Storm “Shakhti,” persisted over the west-central Arabian Sea, and associated cyclonic circulations were observed in several regions. The situation has been marked by weak southwest monsoon activity in Kerala and above-normal temperatures in certain districts.
In South Peninsular India, IMD expects light to moderate rain/thunderstorms and isolated heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu, South Interior Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Kerala, and Mahe from Oct. 11-13.
Very heavy rainfall is likely over north Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Mahe, and Coastal and South Interior Karnataka on Oct. 11.
Strong surface winds (30-40 kmph) are forecast for Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on Oct.11.
Thunderstorms with lightning are expected over South Peninsular India for the next 4-5 days.