Kerala may see thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds over the next few days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), the national weather agency, has issued a weather watch for the southern peninsula.
The alert covers the period through November 10.
It includes Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Rayalaseema and Tamil Nadu.
The agency says isolated thunderstorms are likely. Winds may blow at 30 to 40 kmph, which means kilometres per hour.
At times, gusts may reach 50 kmph.
Key points
- Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are likely in Kerala through November 10.
- Winds may reach 30 to 40 kmph, and sometimes gust up to 50 kmph.
- Heavy rain is forecast separately for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal from November 8 to 10.
- Residents are advised to watch for landslides and waterlogging.
So why does this matter for people in Kerala?
Strong winds can break tree branches. They can also damage standing crops.
Lightning and storms add to the risk for daily life.
The IMD has also warned about localised landslides and mudslides. Waterlogging may occur in low-lying areas.
Kutcha houses and weak structures may suffer minor damage.
What is causing these conditions?
The IMD says several cyclonic circulations are active.
A cyclonic circulation is a large area of rotating winds in the lower atmosphere.
Such systems lie over the Comorin area and the East Central Arabian Sea, off the Karnataka coast.
Heavy rain is separately expected over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal from November 8 to 10.
This is a different alert from the wind and thunderstorm warning for Kerala.
What should people do now?
The weather department urges residents to keep watching for worsening conditions.
People should be ready to move to safer places if needed.
The IMD's warnings are based on its latest national bulletin, so updates may follow.
