Weather Forecast Puducherry 17th-23rd October 2025

Puducherry (including Karaikal and Yanam):

  • 17th-23rd 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.

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

No specific isolated heavy rainfall recorded for Puducherry, but associated with Tamil Nadu’s heavy to very heavy falls.

Action Points for Farmers

  • Drainage: Ensure adequate drainage in fields of rice, cotton, turmeric, garlic, ginger, vegetables, and plantations of coconut, banana, and black pepper to prevent water stagnation.
  • 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.

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.