IMD says heavy rain belt may shift to Kerala and Karnataka
In short
The IMD said the heavy rain belt may move to Kerala and parts of Karnataka this week. On Saturday, the north-east monsoon brought more than 21 cm of rain to Tamil Nadu and 7-11 cm to Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Telangana and South Interior Karnataka.
This matters for people and local authorities in those areas because heavy rain can disrupt travel and daily life. The report does not say how long the rain will last or whether any flood alerts were issued.
What the reporting says
The IMD update says the heavy rain belt may shift to Kerala and parts of Karnataka this week, after a vigorous north-east monsoon dumped extremely heavy rain above 21 cm in Tamil Nadu and heavy rain of 7-11 cm over Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Telangana and South Interior Karnataka on Saturday. The report points to a change in where the heaviest rain may fall, but does not say when conditions will ease or whether warnings were issued.
Why it matters
The IMD update highlights a likely shift in the strongest monsoon rains toward Kerala and parts of Karnataka after very heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu and nearby southern regions on Saturday. The reported rainfall amounts suggest disruption risk for residents, transport and local operations, but the source does not state any damage, alerts or official response. The timing and duration of the wet spell remain unclear.