IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in these parts of Tamil Nadu, cold wave to grip central and eastern India
ETimes November 10, 2025 12:39 PM
According to the , the period between November 11 and 16 will see a mix of thunderstorms, isolated heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, and significant temperature drops across Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand.
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over Tamil Nadu
As per the IMD bulletin, the most prominent weather activity during the upcoming week is forecast over Tamil Nadu, which will see light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms at many places, accompanied by isolated heavy rainfall on November 12 and 13.
The IMD has issued warnings for thunderstorms with lightning from November 10 to 13, urging residents and authorities to remain vigilant. Residents in the coastal and southern districts, including Chennai, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, and Thanjavur, as well as the Union Territory of Puducherry and Karaikal, will feel the impact of the heavy rainfall.
Other southern regions such as Kerala, Mahe, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands are also expected to receive scattered to isolated rainfall during the first half of the week, before the weather turns comparatively dry from November 14 onwards.
Cold wave conditions in central and eastern India
While the south remains under monsoon influence, winter-like chill is tightening its hold over Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand, where cold wave conditions are very likely to prevail on November 10 and 11. The IMD has also noted a drop in minimum temperatures by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius across parts of south Haryana, north Madhya Maharashtra, and isolated areas of northwest India in the coming days.
The dip in the temperature is expected to intensify over the plains of central and eastern India. This may mark the early widespread cold wave spells of the season. Minimum temperatures are predicted to remain below normal by around 2 to 4 degrees Celsius, particularly during early morning hours.
Residents in these regions have already started feeling a noticeable chill in the air, with cities like Bhopal, Raipur, Ranchi, and Jabalpur recording lower-than-usual night temperatures over the past few days. The cold conditions are expected to continue through midweek before gradually easing toward the weekend.
In northeastern India, too, a fall in minimum temperatures by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius is likely over the next 48 hours (from November 10), adding to the winter chill in states like Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya.
Dry and cool conditions across the north
As per IMD, no significant weather activity over most parts of northern and western India, where dry and cool conditions will prevail. Despite the absence of rainfall, night and early morning fog may begin to form in isolated pockets due to moisture retention and falling temperatures.
Regions such as Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan are likely to experience below-normal night temperatures, hovering between 10 degrees Celsius and 14 degrees Celsius, marking the transition from post-monsoon to winter conditions.
The northwest plains, especially south Haryana and adjoining western Uttar Pradesh, are expected to see night temperatures dipping by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius over the next three to four days. Delhi, which recently recorded a minimum temperature of around 13 degrees Celsius, is likely to experience a further drop as dry northwesterly winds strengthen.
Daily forecast:
November 11 (Tuesday):
Cold wave conditions will persist in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh. Isolated thunderstorms with lightning are likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal.
November 12 (Wednesday):
Heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, accompanied by thunderstorms with lightning. The rest of the country is expected to remain dry with clear skies and cool temperatures.
November 13 (Thursday):
Heavy rainfall will continue in isolated areas of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, although its intensity may slightly weaken compared to the previous day. Central India will continue to witness cold wave conditions, while other regions remain mostly dry.
The IMD’s outlook for the subsequent three days (November 14–16) indicates that rainfall activity will gradually reduce over Tamil Nadu and adjoining areas, while Kerala, Mahe, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands may continue to see isolated to scattered showers. The rest of the country, including most of northern, central, and eastern India, will remain dry but cold, marking a stable phase in the transition toward winter.
