November 5, 2026
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Murasu Remnant Weakens; Heavy Rain for Kerala, Tamil Nadu Till 8 Nov

By IPB News Desk Reviewed by Shivanee Thote, Editorial Head 2 min read
Satellite view of the Agasthiyamalai range and the Tirunelveli rain shadow in Tamil Nadu

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A well-marked low pressure area over east Telangana and adjoining coastal Andhra Pradesh, the remnant of Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu, is expected to weaken into a low within 12 hours, the India Meteorological Department said in its all-India bulletin issued at 8:30 PM IST on 4 November. Kakinada in coastal Andhra Pradesh recorded 8 cm of rain that day. IMD’s warning table keeps heavy rain in the forecast for Kerala and Tamil Nadu through 8 November.

Rain Warnings Day by Day

For 5 November, IMD forecasts heavy rain at isolated places in south interior Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, with lightning over coastal Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. On 6 November the heavy-rain warning covers Kerala, south interior Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. For 7 and 8 November it narrows to Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Gusty Winds Stay Over Andhra Pradesh

IMD expects thunderstorms with gusty winds of 40 to 50 km/h over Andhra Pradesh on 5 November, easing to 30 to 40 km/h later in the week, with strong surface winds at isolated places. The bulletin carries a fishermen warning for the Bay of Bengal along and off the Andhra Pradesh coast for 4 November only; none is listed for 5 November.

Also read Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka Rain: IMD Heavy Rain Alert to 4 November

Chennai and the Coast Get More Rain on 7 and 8 November

The rainfall table lists fairly widespread rain over Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on 7 and 8 November, and scattered rain over Kerala and Lakshadweep through the week. IMD lists widespread rain over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on 8 to 10 November. No warnings are listed for the south on 9 and 10 November. Earlier coverage is here; more on the Weather Updates page.

Source: IMD all-India weather bulletin, issued 4 November 2026, 20:30 IST.

Image: Wikimedia Commons.