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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert as the Northeast monsoon strengthens. A low-pressure area formed over the southeast Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep on Saturday morning, becoming "well-marked" by afternoon. The IMD expects it to move west-northwest and develop into a depression by Sunday noon, further strengthening the Northeast monsoon in southern India.

Rainfall alert

Heavy rains expected in several regions

The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over Kerala , Mahe, and Lakshadweep on Sunday. Coastal Karnataka, South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu , Puducherry, and Karaikal are also likely to witness heavy rains. Thunderstorms and lightning are expected in several regions, including Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Ker

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