In Karnataka, the yellow alert further extends to the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada, as heavy winds have been creating near-cyclonic conditions.

Special Relief Commissioner has asked district collectors to remain alert about developments related to the weather system.

A yellow alert for very showers has also been issued for Tamil Nadu and South Interior Karnataka. However, no major rainfall activity has been predicted for the rest part of the country in the upcoming week.

The weather department has forecast isolated heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on October 18, 20, and 21.

The India Meteorological Department in its latest weather update has warned of heavy rainfall and thunderstorm in Tamil Nadu for the next few days. The depression over west central Bay of Bengal has moved closer to North Chennai and has weakened into a well-marked low pressure area,

The India Meteorological Department forecasted heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal regions from Thursday to Monday due to a well-marked low-pressure area. Isolated heavy rains are expected particularly in districts like Vellore,

The IMD has predicted rainfall in Odisha in the coming days due to the influence of a low-pressure area over the central Bay of Bengal.