Skymet Weather Forecast May 09: Rain Activity To Continue Over Kerala, Northeast And East India

By: Mahesh Palawat | Edited By: Arti Kumari
May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM
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Key Takeaways:

  • Multiple cyclonic circulations and troughs are influencing weather activity across India.
  • Heavy rain spells are likely over Kerala, South Tamil Nadu and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
  • Thunderstorm activity may continue across Northeast India and eastern states.
  • A fresh western disturbance may impact the Western Himalayan region from May 10.

The Weather Systems Over The Country

The western disturbance is seen as a cyclonic circulation over Northwest Uttar Pradesh and adjoining Uttarakhand between 5.8 and 7.6 km above mean sea level.

A cyclonic circulation is present over Central Pakistan and adjoining Punjab and Rajasthan, extending up to 1.5 km above mean sea level.

Another cyclonic circulation is over the Southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Lakshadweep near the South Kerala coast, extending up to 1.5 km above mean sea level.

A trough/wind discontinuity is extending from the cyclonic circulation over the Southeast Arabian Sea to Southwest Madhya Pradesh across Interior Karnataka and Maharashtra at lower levels.

A trough is extending from South Madhya Pradesh to Jharkhand across Chhattisgarh at lower levels.

A cyclonic circulation is present over North Haryana and adjoining areas at 1.5 km above mean sea level.

Another cyclonic circulation is over East Bihar between 1.5 and 4.5 km above mean sea level.

A fresh western disturbance is likely to approach the Western Himalayan region from May 10 onwards.

Weather Activities During The Last 24 Hours

During the last 24 hours, light to moderate rain and thunderstorms, with one or two heavy spells, occurred over Northeast India and Kerala.

Light to moderate rain and thunderstorms occurred over West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, parts of Bihar, Northeast Madhya Pradesh, Southeast Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Light rain occurred over Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Uttarakhand.

Forecast

During the next 24 hours, light to moderate rain and thunderstorms, with one or two heavy spells, are possible over South Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Light to moderate rain and thunderstorms may occur over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, parts of Odisha, Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.

Light scattered rain and thunderstorms, with one or two moderate spells, may occur over Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Uttar Pradesh.

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Mahesh Palawat
Vice President of Meteorology & Climate Change
Mr. Palawat, Vice President of Meteorology & Climate Change, is a former Air Force boxer and a passionate weather enthusiast. Dedicated to tracking and predicting weather for the benefit of farmers and the general public, he has been an integral part of Skymet since its inception.
FAQ

Kerala, South Tamil Nadu and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands may witness heavy rainfall spells.

Yes, light to moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely to persist across several northeastern states.

Multiple cyclonic circulations, troughs and an approaching western disturbance are driving the current weather conditions.

Disclaimer: This content is based on meteorological interpretation and climatological datasets assessed by Skymet’s forecasting team. While we strive to maintain scientific accuracy, weather patterns may evolve due to dynamic atmospheric conditions. This assessment is intended for informational purposes and should not be considered an absolute or guaranteed prediction.

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