Weather Forecast Lakshadweep (17th–23rd October 2025)

Lakshadweep:

  • 17th–18th October: Light to moderate rain/thunderstorms at many/some places with isolated heavy rainfall.
  • 17th October: Very heavy rainfall expected.
  • Next 5 Days: Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30–40 kmph) likely.
  • Around 18th October: A low pressure area likely to form over southeast Arabian Sea & Lakshadweep area, intensifying into a depression.

Rainfall Recorded (Past 24 Hours till 0830 IST on 17th October)

Heavy rainfall (7–11 cm) at isolated places:

  • Minicoy: 7 cm

Action Points for Farmers

  • Support for Crops: Provide mechanical support to horticultural crops and staking to vegetables and young fruit plants to prevent lodging due to strong winds.
  • Harvested Crops: Tie harvested crops and cover them to minimize displacement due to strong winds.
  • Animal Care: Keep animals inside sheds during heavy rainfall and provide balanced feed.
  • Feed Storage: Store feed and fodder in safe places to protect from rain.
  • Fish Ponds: Construct outlets with netting around ponds to drain excess water and prevent fish escape.

Action Points for General Public

  • Travel Precautions: Check for traffic congestion before leaving and follow traffic advisories.
  • Avoid Risky Areas: Stay away from areas prone to water logging.
  • Safety Measures: Avoid staying in vulnerable structures.
  • Be Prepared: Expect localized flooding of roads, water logging in low-lying areas, reduced visibility, traffic disruptions, minor damage to kutcha roads, damage to vulnerable structures, and localized landslides/mudslides.
  • Fishermen Advisory: Fishermen are advised not to venture into Lakshadweep, Maldives, and Comorin areas during 17th–22nd October; southeast Arabian Sea during 17th–22nd October; and some parts of southwest, eastcentral, and westcentral Arabian Sea during 20th–22nd October.