Heavy rain likely in eight TN districts today; cloudy sky, light showers in Chennai
Chennai, May 26
The Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, has forecast heavy rainfall in eight districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday due to prevailing atmospheric conditions over the Bay of Bengal and adjoining seas.
According to a statement issued by the weather department, an atmospheric circulation extends from the central-east Bay of Bengal to the southeast Arabian Sea, passing through the southwest Bay of Bengal, the southern Tamil Nadu coast, the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining Kanyakumari sea regions.
The system is expected to influence weather patterns across several parts of the state over the coming days. As a result, heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in the hilly regions of Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts, as well as in Nilgiris, Erode, Salem, Theni, Dindigul and Kanyakumari districts on Tuesday.
The weather department said these regions could experience intense spells of rainfall during the day, and residents in vulnerable areas have been advised to remain cautious, especially in hill districts where heavy showers may affect transportation and routine activities.
Officials further stated that moderate rainfall is likely at one or two places across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry from Wednesday through May 29. Rain activity is expected to continue under the influence of the existing atmospheric circulation system.
For Chennai and its surrounding areas, the weather forecast predicts generally cloudy skies during the next 24 hours. Moderate rain accompanied by brief spells of showers is likely in some parts of the city.
Despite the expected rainfall, temperatures in Chennai are likely to remain on the higher side, with hot and humid conditions expected to persist in several parts of the city.
Weather experts said the combination of heat and moisture could lead to uncomfortable daytime conditions even during intermittent rainfall.
Meteorologists noted that while the rain-bearing system may provide some relief in districts receiving substantial showers, humid weather conditions are expected to continue in urban centres, including Chennai. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and may issue additional advisories depending on further developments in weather conditions.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Typical Chennai weather - cloudy but still humid! We need proper rain here, not just "brief spells". But at least the farmers in the eight districts will get some relief. Our farmers have been struggling with the heat.
I wish the Met department would be more specific about timing. We're in Coimbatore and have a family function planned. These "isolated places" forecasts make planning difficult. But I understand it's nature, not an exact science. Hope everyone stays safe! 🌧️
Good news for Kanyakumari and the southern districts - we really needed this after that dry spell last month. But I'm concerned about the hilly areas. The roads are already bad in some parts of Theni and Dindigul. Hope the authorities are ready with emergency services!
I'm in Chennai and honestly, the humidity is unbearable right now. Even if it rains, we're just trading one discomfort for another. The city needs better drainage, not just weather predictions. Every time there's heavy rain, parts of Chennai flood within hours. Let's hope the system brings good rain and not chaos. 🤞
Our farmers in Salem and Erode will be happy! The rains come just before the critical planting season. Let's just hope it's not too heavy and damages standing crops. Balance is what we need from nature. 🙏
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