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.

A nowcast orange alert has been issued for three districts in Tamil Nadu, with a yellow alert for several others. Light to moderate rainfall is expected across the region until October 25. Track weather updates here.

Meteorological department's nowcast put Chennai under a yellow alert. There could be moderate rain and thunderstorms until October 21. Residents are advised to stay prepared as the weather conditions may lead to isolated heavy rainfall in the region.

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

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued ‘nowcast rain alert’ for 5 districts of Tamil Nadu, namely Poonamallee, Sholinganallur, Thiruporur, Vandalur and Tambaram.

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 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.

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,