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Delhi set for warmer spell as IMD alerts South India to heavy rains

The India Meteorological Department has forecast dry conditions across Delhi with temperatures expected to rise in coming days, while issuing rain warnings for several southern states.

LSN India · 20 October 2026

Delhi set for warmer spell as IMD alerts South India to heavy rains

Delhi is expected to experience predominantly dry weather conditions with temperatures ranging between 17 and 33 degrees Celsius on October 20, according to the India Meteorological Department's latest forecast. Residents can expect warming trends across the capital region as the weather system moves through the period.

Meanwhile, the IMD has issued an alert for heavy rainfall across multiple southern states, with Tamil Nadu and Puducherry identified as areas likely to experience significant precipitation in the coming days. The weather body has also flagged Kerala and Andhra Pradesh as regions that may witness substantial rain activity.

The divergent weather patterns reflect the seasonal transition occurring across different regions of the country. While northern areas remain relatively stable, the southern states are being impacted by active moisture-laden systems bringing the rainfall warning.

Meteorological officials are advising residents in the affected southern states to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions against waterlogging and associated weather-related disruptions. Meanwhile, Delhi residents can anticipate relatively comfortable conditions with the forecasted temperature range providing relief from extreme heat.