Heavy rain likely in six TN districts; IMD forecasts week-long wet spell
Chennai, June 21
The Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, has forecast heavy rainfall in six districts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, with weather conditions expected to remain favourable for widespread showers across the state over the coming week.
According to the weather department, an upper-air cyclonic circulation prevailing over north Kerala is influencing weather patterns across southern India, leading to enhanced rainfall activity in several parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and the Karaikal region.
The RMC said that isolated places in the hill regions of Tirunelveli district and the districts of Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Dindigul, Theni and Kanniyakumari are likely to receive heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds on Sunday.
The forecast comes amid continuing southwest monsoon activity over the Western Ghats and adjoining regions.
Apart from these districts, moderate rainfall is expected over parts of the Western Ghats, the Cauvery delta region and several areas in northern Tamil Nadu on Sunday and Monday. Weather officials noted that intermittent showers are likely to persist in many districts due to the prevailing atmospheric conditions.
The department has also issued a heavy rain alert for Monday in parts of western and southern Tamil Nadu. Isolated heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds is likely in the hill areas of Coimbatore district as well as in Nilgiris, Dindigul, Theni, Madurai and Sivaganga districts.
Meteorologists said the current weather system is expected to sustain rainfall activity across the state for at least a week, bringing relief from recent spells of hot and humid weather in several regions. However, residents in districts under the heavy rain warning have been advised to remain cautious, particularly in hilly and low-lying areas where waterlogging or localised disruptions may occur.
In Chennai, the sky is expected to remain partly cloudy on Sunday. The city may experience moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in a few areas during the day.
While no major weather warning has been issued for the capital, occasional showers could provide respite from the prevailing heat and humidity.
The weather department continues to monitor the evolving conditions and has advised the public to follow official forecasts and updates, especially in districts likely to receive heavy rainfall and strong winds over the next two days.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Very necessary after these hot weeks. But they should have better drainage in Nilgiris and other hill areas. Every year same story - rain causes landslides and road blockages. Hope people stay safe. 🤞
I'm from Chennai and we've had our share of extreme weather. Wishing everyone in the affected districts stays prepared. This looks like a typical monsoon pattern but always good to be cautious. ☔
Oh great, finally some relief from humidity! But I wish they also shared advice for people living in low-lying areas. Not just alerts but what to do practically. Enjoy the showers fellow Tamizh people! ☁️
Nice to see southwest monsoon active over Western Ghats. Living near Ooty, even moderate rain can cause travel issues there. Hope tourists avoid hill stations during the heavy rain alert. Safety first! 🌧️
The cyclonic circulation over north Kerala is doing its job! I think these forecasts are improving but still need to be more localised for each district. Good that Chennai will have moderate rain and not flooding this time. 😌
I'm visiting Tamil Nadu for work and this is helpful info. But I notice the warnings could be more specific for travellers. Otherwise nice to see monsoon arriving - better
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