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IMD Warns Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Across Multiple States October 10-11

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 4:05 AM UTC · How we work

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IMD Issues Rain Alert

India’s IMD forecasts heavy rain and thunderstorms on October 10-11 as the monsoon withdraws.
A yellow alert warns of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep.
Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab may experience isolated thunderstorms with winds up to 50 kmph.
Kerala and Mahe could see heavy rainfall at isolated spots from October 10-14.
Uttarakhand expects moderate rain, gusty 30-40 kmph winds and possible snowfall above 4,200 m.

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IMD Issues Rain Alert

India’s IMD forecasts heavy rain and thunderstorms on October 10-11 as the monsoon withdraws.
A yellow alert warns of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep.
Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab may experience isolated thunderstorms with winds up to 50 kmph.
Kerala and Mahe could see heavy rainfall at isolated spots from October 10-14.
Uttarakhand expects moderate rain, gusty 30-40 kmph winds and possible snowfall above 4,200 m.

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