IMD today flagged heavy rain between November 7 and 10 in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Lakshadweep. Thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely in pockets. Students and commuters should build buffers for exams and travel. Fishermen may encounter wet, low visibility offshore. Regional centres will refresh alerts through the day. The alert window will be reviewed again on Sunday morning.
Kerala carries a yellow alert today for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Kottayam. In Tamil Nadu, Saturday’s focus is Theni, Dindigul and Madurai. Sunday extends to the Cauvery delta and southern coast, including Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam. Also watch Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari. Expect waterlogging, treefall risk and brief power disruptions.
Today’s IMD thunderstorm and wind range
Today’s IMD guidance indicates thunderstorms with lightning across parts of the south. The Chennai centre flagged gusts around 30 to 40 km/h over some southern Tamil Nadu districts. Keep vehicles away from trees and hoardings. Avoid flyover ramps during cloudbursts. Track district nowcasts for hour-by-hour updates.
Fishermen advisory and sea conditions: Kerala and Lakshadweep
IMD’s Coastal Weather Bulletin at 11:16 IST reports widespread rain over Lakshadweep. Fairly widespread rain is likely along both Kerala coasts. Winds are 5–10 knots, gusting to 20 knots, or about 20–37 km/h. Visibility may turn poor in heavy spells. Check fresh bulletins before launching small craft.
Commute plan for rain days: trains, buses, flights
Start early and expect slower trips on flooded stretches. Check Southern Railway, Chennai Metro, MTC, KSRTC and airport handles before leaving. Add 45–60 minutes for flights. Save power and civic helplines, and your centre’s number. Carry a rain cover, power bank and some cash for patchy networks.
Exam-day checklist for students and parents
Protect admit card, ID and photographs in a zip pouch, and keep offline copies. Map the route, arrange a backup ride, and reach 45–60 minutes early. If showers spill into November 11–12, expect staggered starts or venue shifts. Keep monitoring IMD district warnings and official exam notices through the day.
