Overview
- IMD forecasts heavy rain and thunderstorms over south Tamil Nadu and south Kerala on February 21–22, with alerts for districts including Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Theni and parts of Dindigul and Madurai.
- A new low‑pressure area has formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Equatorial Indian Ocean and is expected to move west‑northwest and become more marked within 24 hours.
- Light to moderate, scattered showers are expected in parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana from February 22–25, with IMD Hyderabad noting any Telangana rain will be limited and authorities cautioning farmers about possible harvest disruptions.
- Fishermen warnings cover segments of the Bay of Bengal—including off Sri Lanka, the Gulf of Mannar and the Comorin area—with rough to squally seas forecast from February 20–24.
- Northwest and central plains are set for a 2–4°C rise in maximum temperatures over the next few days, as a fresh western disturbance brings isolated rain or snow to higher Himalayan regions and Madhya Pradesh officials assess recent crop damage from unseasonal hail and winds.