Heavy rain alert issued for several TN districts; strong winds likely
Chennai, May 6
The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds across several districts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days due to a trough extending from Madhya Pradesh to Tamil Nadu.
According to the weather department, the trough currently passes through the Gulf of Mannar region and stretches across Theni, Dindigul, Karur, Tiruchy, Namakkal, Erode, and the Nilgiris.
As a result, many parts of the state are likely to receive intense rainfall along with gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 50 kmph on Tuesday.
The RMC said heavy rain and strong winds are expected on Wednesday in the hilly and western districts, including Nilgiris, Tiruppur, Theni, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, and Coimbatore.
Authorities have advised people living in vulnerable and low-lying areas to remain cautious, especially in regions prone to landslides and waterlogging.
The weather department has also predicted widespread rainfall activity on May 7 in districts such as Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Theni, Tenkasi, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli, and Kanyakumari. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and winds blowing at speeds of around 40 kmph are likely in several southern and western districts.
Districts including Dindigul, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, and other adjoining areas are also expected to experience moderate to heavy rain with thunderstorms over the coming days.
Officials said intermittent showers and cloudy conditions are likely to continue across many parts of the state through the weekend.
Meanwhile, the RMC has specifically warned of heavy rainfall in Mayiladuthurai and Pudukkottai districts on May 8 and 9.
Fishermen have also been advised to exercise caution while venturing into the sea due to the possibility of rough weather conditions along the coast.
State disaster response teams and district administrations have been asked to stay alert and monitor vulnerable regions as the southwest monsoon conditions begin to strengthen gradually over southern India.
— IANS
Reader Comments
In Chennai it's just cloudy so far, but these forecasts for western districts are scary. I have family in Dindigul and they've been asked to move to safer places. Waterlogging in low-lying areas is a real concern. 🙏
Hope the fishermen heed the advisory and don't go out during rough weather. Every year some still take risks and we end up with rescue operations. Better safe than sorry. 🌊
I'm in Tiruchy and we've had drizzle since morning. But the real worry is for hilly areas like Kanyakumari and Theni — they get cut off easily. Authorities should ensure roads are cleared fast. Also, why no mention of relief measures? Just warnings won't help.
As someone who moved here from the US, I've learned to respect these monsoon warnings. The storms here can be intense. Glad to see the government is proactive with alerts for fishermen and low-lying areas. Hope everyone stays safe. ⛈️
I remember last year's floods in Thoothukudi — the water entered our street within hours. Hope the district administration has cleaned the drains this time. These warnings are good but action on the ground matters more. Be careful, everyone! 🌧️☔
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