Weather today: IMD predicts heavy rains over Chennai, cloudy skies in Hyderabad; Delhi, Pune brace for cold wave
IMD forecasts heavy rains in Tamil Nadu and cold wave conditions in Delhi and Pune. Minimum temperatures are expected to fall below normal across many regions.
Tamil Nadu districts, including Chennai, braced for heavy rains on Tuesday, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted cold wave conditions over Delhi, most parts of the northwestern region, and several Maharashtra districts, such as Pune and Thane.
The weather agency has also predicted cloudy skies over Hyderabad, Telangana.
Cold wave alert
Pune, Maharashtra
The IMD has issued a cold wave warning for Pune, as the city braces for a more intense winter over the next 48 hours. The minimum temperature in the city was recorded to be 10.6°C on Sunday, marking the onset of the season’s first cold spell.
The weather agency said that several districts throughout Maharashtra will witness cold nights.
Delhi
The Meteorological Department has predicted a cold wave over the national capital city, with the maximum and minimum temperatures in Delhi expected to be in the range of 25 to 27°C and 9 to 11°C, respectively.
The IMD said that the minimum temperatures will be appreciably below normal (-3.1 to -5.0°C) at many places and markedly below normal (-5.1 & above) at isolated places. It also said that the maximum temperature will be below normal (-1.6 to -3°C) in most places and appreciably below normal (-3.1 to -5°C) in isolated locations.
Northwest
The weather agency has predicted cold wave to severe cold wave conditions over some parts of West Madhya Pradesh on November 18-21, and over East Rajasthan and East Madhya Pradesh on November 18-20.
Chhattisgarh, Marathawada, Telangana and Madhya Maharashtra are expected to experience cold wave conditions over the next two days.
Heavy rains in Chennai
In a post on X, the weather agency said, “IMD Weather Alert ! Light to moderate rain/thundershowers expected across many areas with isolated heavy rainfall in: Tamil Nadu (Nov 18–23, very heavy on Nov 17) Kerala & Mahe (Nov 17–20, 22–23) Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Rayalaseema (Nov 17–18) Andaman & Nicobar Islands (Nov 19–22, very heavy Nov 20–22)”
A total of 12 districts are on yellow alert today, including Ariyalur, Chengalpattu, Chennai, Cuddalore, Kancheepuram, Ķanniyakumari, Karu Ranipet, Thanjavur, Thiruvallur, Thire Tirunelveli, Tiruvannamalai and Viluppuram.
IMD in its latest press release stated, “Light to moderate rainfall/thunderstorm at most/many places with isolated heavy rainfall very likely over Tamil Nadu during 18th -23rd.” Furthermore, Tamil Nadu is set to witness thunderstorms and lightning till 21 November.
Isolated heavy rainfall is also likely in Kerala till 20 November and on 22 and 23 November, in Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema on 18 November and in Andaman and Nicobar Islands on 19 November.
Hyderabad forecast
Hyderabad is expected to have a partly cloudy sky with haze on Tuesday, November 18. The temperature in the city is expected to range between a low of 14°C and a high of 29°C.
No weather warnings have been issued.