Thunderstorms will continue over south India till October 7, the weather office says. North India stays largely dry for now.

In its October 4 bulletin, the IMD forecast thunderstorms over Tamil Nadu, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. Northeast pockets will also see activity. Gusts may reach 30 to 50 kmph.

Kerala and Mahe face isolated heavy rain from October 4 to 6. South interior Karnataka may see isolated downpours on October 5.

Delhi-NCR, most of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan are forecast dry on October 4. Showers reach Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi between October 6 and 9.

East and West Uttar Pradesh turn active from October 5 to 7. Bihar faces lightning chances mainly on October 7 and 8.

In Maharashtra, Konkan and Goa will see isolated to scattered rain on October 5. Parts of Madhya Maharashtra, including Pune and Nashik, will see scattered showers. Wet conditions persist till October 7.

The northeast, including Arunachal Pradesh, faces thunderstorms and isolated heavy rain till October 7. The monsoon is withdrawing, but late-season showers continue.