Heavy rain, strong winds forecast for six TN districts today; fishermen issued weather warning
Chennai, June 27
The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds across six districts of Tamil Nadu on Saturday as an upper-air trough extending from coastal Andhra Pradesh to central Maharashtra continues to influence weather conditions over southern India.
According to the weather department, the upper-air trough stretches from coastal Andhra Pradesh to central Maharashtra through Telangana and adjoining regions.
Under its influence, scattered rainfall is expected across several parts of Tamil Nadu, as well as the Union Territories of Puducherry and Karaikal, over the next week.
The RMC has specifically predicted heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvannamalai, and Ranipet districts on Saturday.
Residents in these areas have been advised to remain cautious as the combination of heavy showers and strong winds could lead to waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and localized damage.
The weather system is also expected to bring widespread rainfall to several southern and western districts in the coming days. On Sunday, heavy rainfall is likely over the hilly regions of Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, and Tirunelveli districts.
Similar weather conditions are forecast for the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Theni, Madurai, and Kanyakumari districts, where moderate to heavy rain is expected.
Meteorologists said the prevailing atmospheric conditions are enhancing moisture inflow into Tamil Nadu, resulting in widespread rainfall activity.
While the showers are expected to provide relief from the prevailing heat, authorities have cautioned that intense rainfall in some areas could cause temporary flooding in low-lying regions and disrupt normal life.
Meanwhile, the weather department has issued a marine warning for fishermen operating along the southern Tamil Nadu coast. Strong winds with speeds of up to 60 kmph are likely to prevail over the South Tamil Nadu coastal waters, the Gulf of Mannar, and the Comorin Sea until June 30.
Fishermen have been strongly advised not to venture into these waters during the warning period due to rough sea conditions and the possibility of squally weather.
Officials are closely monitoring the evolving weather system and have urged the public to stay updated through official weather bulletins and follow advisories issued by local authorities to ensure safety during the spell of adverse weather.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I'm in Kancheepuram and this is exactly what we need for the crops. Farmers here have been praying for rains for weeks. But with gusty winds, I'm worried about the coconut trees and banana plantations. Let's hope it doesn't turn into another cyclone-like situation. The weather department has been pretty accurate lately, so I trust their warning. Stay cautious, everyone!
Good that they're warning fishermen especially. My cousin is a fisherman in Rameswaram and these marine warnings are a lifeline. But I wish the government would also provide some compensation for the days they can't go to sea. Anyway, better safe than sorry. 🙏
Typical June weather in Tamil Nadu - you never know what you'll get! But I have to say, the IMD has improved their forecasts significantly in recent years. Remember the 2015 Chennai floods? We didn't get any warning then and look what happened. At least now we can prepare. My only concern is that our drainage infrastructure hasn't kept pace with urban development. Hope the authorities prove me wrong this time.
Interesting weather pattern affecting southern India. I'm a meteorologist by training and this upper-air trough is quite fascinating. Being from the US originally but living in Chennai for work now, I've learned that monsoons here are a different beast. The Gulf of Mannar can get really rough - hope all the fishermen heed the warning. And to my neighbors in Tamil Nadu: keep your phone charged and have some emergency supplies ready. Better prepared than sorry!
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