The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms across several parts of the country on October 8. Southern and eastern states are likely to see the heaviest showers.

Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Kerala and Mahe on October 8, the IMD said. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, coastal Karnataka and Lakshadweep are also expected to receive heavy rain.

In the northeast, isolated heavy rainfall is likely over Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura from October 8 to 10. Gangetic West Bengal may see heavy rain between October 8 and 10.

Thunderstorms with gusty winds of 30 to 40 kmph are likely over Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Telangana. Uttarakhand may also see thunderstorms on October 8.

Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea. Squally weather is expected along the Kerala and Karnataka coasts and in the Gulf of Mannar from October 8 to 13.

The IMD has asked people to follow district-level warnings and avoid travel during intense rain spells. Commuters in cities like Bengaluru and Chennai should watch for waterlogging.