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South Asia Braces for Heavy Rains & Thunderstorms
20 Sep
Summary
- Heavy rainfall expected across Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala on September 20.
- Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds forecast for multiple regions nationwide.
- Widespread rainfall predicted to continue for several days across central and eastern India.
As of September 20, 2026, heavy rainfall is anticipated in isolated areas of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued forecasts indicating this likelihood for Sunday, September 20. Concurrently, thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, are expected across numerous regions throughout the nation.
This weather pattern is set to concentrate over southern, eastern, central, and northeastern India, with some locales bracing for strong surface winds. The IMD's outlook suggests continued rainfall activity in several parts of the country in the coming days, with potential for heavy to very heavy rain spells in specific areas.
Looking ahead, isolated scattered rainfall is predicted for Uttarakhand until September 25, and East Uttar Pradesh may experience rain between September 23-25. East Rajasthan is also likely to see rain until September 22. Furthermore, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Vidarbha are expected to have rainfall until September 25, with very heavy rainfall predicted for Vidarbha on September 24 and Chhattisgarh from September 23-25.
Southern states, including coastal Karnataka, north interior Karnataka, and south interior Karnataka, are forecasted to receive rainfall through September 25. Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam could experience very heavy rainfall between September 22-24, and Telangana from September 22-25. Thundersqualls with winds up to 60 kmph are possible over coastal Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in late September.
