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Heavy Rain Forecast Sweeps Uttarakhand to Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Sikkim
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🗓 09 Oct 2026, 05:03 AM
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Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain alert covering Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, urging residents to stay prepared.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a heavy rain alert that stretches from Uttarakhand in the north to Kerala and Tamil Nadu in the south, also covering Sikkim.
The forecast predicts prolonged showers across the Himalayan foothills, the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats, raising concerns of flooding in low‑lying districts.
State authorities in the affected regions have advised residents to monitor local weather updates, avoid non‑essential travel and prepare for possible road closures.
The alert remains in force until the end of the week, with meteorologists keeping a close eye on the developing weather system for any changes.
The forecast predicts prolonged showers across the Himalayan foothills, the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats, raising concerns of flooding in low‑lying districts.
State authorities in the affected regions have advised residents to monitor local weather updates, avoid non‑essential travel and prepare for possible road closures.
The alert remains in force until the end of the week, with meteorologists keeping a close eye on the developing weather system for any changes.