IMD warns of more rain for south India as easterlies pick up
In short
The IMD said parts of south India may get more heavy rain for several days. Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal could see rain for six days, and Kerala from Thursday evening.
The update links the rain to a remnant circulation from cyclone Murasu.
What the reporting says
The IMD said a remnant circulation from cyclone Murasu may sustain heavy rain over Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal for six days, and over Kerala from Thursday evening. The update points to a stretch of wet weather across parts of south India, with the outlook tied to stronger easterlies.
Why it matters
The IMD update points to heavy rain across parts of south India, including Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal and Kerala. The source says the weather may be supported by a remnant circulation from cyclone Murasu and stronger easterlies. The brief is relevant to residents, local authorities and transport users in the affected regions because it signals prolonged wet weather.