India, Oct. 19 -- Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected across southern India, with Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal under an orange alert for intense downpours.

A low-pressure system in the Arabian Sea may intensify into a depression, prompting residents in vulnerable areas to stay alert and follow advisories.

Tamil Nadu faces an orange alert for heavy rain, with precipitation potentially reaching 204.4 mm.

Thunderstorms and gusty winds may cause waterlogging and disrupt traffic.

Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Karnataka are also bracing for unsettled weather with localized disruptions expected.

Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds are forecast across several southern Indian states, with Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and K...