IMD warns of heavy rain in Kerala, TN, Mahe, Puducherry
In short
The IMD said heavy rain is likely in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Mahe and Puducherry from the weekend. It also said a western disturbance will bring wet weather to North India, and a low-pressure area may form over the south-east Bay of Bengal tomorrow.
This matters because it could strengthen the northeast monsoon and bring wetter weather to several regions. The reporting does not say how much rain is expected or what damage, if any, may happen.
What the reporting says
The IMD warned of heavy rain in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Mahe and Puducherry from the weekend ahead of the north-easterly monsoon, with a western disturbance also setting up a wet spell over North India. A low-pressure area is expected to form over the south-east Bay of Bengal tomorrow, which could help northerly and north-easterly flows strengthen. The exact rainfall totals and any disruption were not stated in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The IMD warned of heavy rain in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Mahe and Puducherry from the weekend ahead of the north-easterly monsoon, while a western disturbance may bring a wet spell over North India. The report also says a low-pressure area could form over the south-east Bay of Bengal tomorrow and help north-easterly flows strengthen. Exact rainfall amounts and any impact remain unstated.