Karnataka and Kerala Brace for Wet Weather.
A cyclonic circulation is over east Bangladesh and adjoining Assam. A cyclonic circulation is over Lakshadweep and adjoining areas, under this influence a low-pressure area is likely to develop over Lakshadweep and adjoining southeast and adjoining east central Arabian Sea by today. It may move in the northwest direction initially. Moderate to heavy rainfall is possible over Karnataka, Kerala and Lakshadweep. Farmers are advised to ensure proper drainage systems are in place to prevent waterlogging. This can include creating furrows, trenches, or raised beds to facilitate water flow away from the crops. Light to moderate rain with a few spell may occur over Jharkhand, and West Bengal, Bihar may experience light rainfall. Farmers planning to sow chickpea are advised to begin field preparation and start sowing the crop, as the optimum time for sowing is between October and November. Light to moderate rain with a few heavy spells may occur over Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, Light rain is possible over East Madhya Pradesh. When weather gets clear farmers are advised for field preparation should be started for early mustard and arrangement for quality seeds should be done. If fields are ready than start sowing. In Northeast India, heavy rainfall may lash isolated areas in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, and the states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.