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IMD alerts for Thursday, October 8, flag heavy rain and thunderstorms over Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Around Bengaluru, storm chances linger during the evening commute, so watch nowcasts. Delhi stays warm and mostly dry, with no heatwave alert today from IMD.
Kerala’s Met Centre keeps a heavy rainfall watch through October 10, with thunderstorm risk today. Gusty winds may reach 30 to 40 kmph today. Speeds can rise to 40 to 50 kmph on October 9 and 10. RMC Chennai’s day‑1 map lists heavy rain with thunderstorms across Tamil Nadu. IMD defines heavy rainfall as 7 to 11 centimetres in 24 hours.
IMD alert today: Kerala and Tamil Nadu warnings
Coastal bulletins advise fishermen not to venture into the sea off both Tamil Nadu coasts. Along Kerala, the last update showed no warning, yet seas remain unsettled. An upper‑air cyclonic circulation persists near Lakshadweep and the southeast Arabian Sea. Small craft should avoid night trips and secure nets and fuel.
| City (airport) | Likely window today |
|---|---|
| Kochi (COK) | Afternoon–evening |
| Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) | Afternoon–evening |
| Chennai (MAA) | Evening–night |
| Bengaluru (BLR) | Late afternoon–evening |
Bengaluru thunderstorm risk and commuter watch
South Interior Karnataka carries no broad warning on the subdivision chart today. Even so, IMD three‑hour nowcasts can flag quick pop‑up cells. Use the city windows above as guidance, and recheck nowcasts before commuting. If storms fire, leave buffer for metro changes and airport transfers.
Delhi weather today: warm, no heatwave alert
Delhi’s city forecast shows partly cloudy skies near 34 degrees Celsius today. Humidity stays moderate and no warning is posted. Early flights and metro commutes should run largely on time.
Oct 9–10 IMD outlook and travel advisories
On Friday and Saturday, Tamil Nadu retains heavy rain signals on the IMD charts. Kerala’s thunderstorm threat strengthens, with winds peaking near 40 to 50 kmph. Expect intermittent airport delays at Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai and Bengaluru during bursts. Fishermen should reconfirm bulletins before sailing, and heed any “do not venture” calls.