India, Oct. 22 -- The IMD has issued orange alerts for Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall of 115.6-204.4mm.

A fresh low-pressure system could develop over the Bay of Bengal around 23 October, potentially intensifying rainfall across southern India.

Thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds are forecast across several southern states, with fishermen warned against venturing into affected waters.

A western disturbance is expected to affect northwest India from 24 October, bringing possible rain, thunderstorms and snowfall at higher altitudes.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast across parts of southern India, with Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal among the wor...