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Tamil Nadu Weather Alert: IMD Issues Yellow Warning Amid Heavy Rains

The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai has issued a yellow alert for multiple Tamil Nadu districts. Light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms is expected to continue until Sunday morning. Several areas including Puducherry have already experienced significant rainfall since morning. The weather system is linked to a low-pressure area developing in the Bay of Bengal.

Key Points: IMD Yellow Alert for Rainfall Across Tamil Nadu Districts

  • Yellow alert issued for 17 districts including Chennai and coastal regions
  • Thunderstorms and lightning expected until Sunday morning
  • Waterlogging and slippery roads may disrupt traffic
  • Low-pressure system in Bay of Bengal causing rainfall
  • Four districts received orange alerts with higher intensity warnings
  • Puducherry and Karaikal areas also experiencing moderate rainfall
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Met Department issues yellow alert for rainfall in various districts of TN

IMD issues yellow alert for light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms across 17 Tamil Nadu districts. Waterlogging and traffic disruptions expected in affected areas.

"Light to moderate rain with thunderstorm and lightning is very likely upto 10 am of November 23 - Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai"

Chennai, November 23

The Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, has issued a yellow nowcast warning for light to moderate rainfall in various districts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday.

Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai stated, "Light to moderate rain with thunderstorm and lightning is very likely upto 10 am of November 23."

The IMD said that the districts affected are a few places over Kanyakumari, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tenkasi, Thiruvarur districts of Tamil Nadu and the Karaikal area.

The IMD said that it may result in waterlogging in some areas, slippery roads in some areas and traffic may be affected in some areas.

Puducherry received moderate rain since morning on Sunday due to the low-pressure area formed in the Bay of Bengal.

Moderate rainfall was experienced in areas including Beach Road, New Bus Stand, Uppalam, Nellithope, Kamaraj Nagar and rural areas including Villiyanur, Pakur, Thiruphuvanai, and Osudu in Puducherry.

Earlier on Saturday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued orange and yellow alerts across various districts of Tamil Nadu, warning of 'moderate' to 'light to moderate' rain with thunderstorms in isolated places.

Areas of Ramanathapuram, Sivagangai, Virudhunagar, Theni, Madurai, Pudukottai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Karur, Salem Ariyalur, Perambalur, Kallakurichy, Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, Chennai, Thiruvallur, Ranipet and Vellore districts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal Area received a yellow alert.

According to the Chennai RMC, an average wind speed of 41-61 kilometres sustained in gusts over the southern districts of the state, while moderate wind speed continued in the eastern districts, which have received a yellow alert.

A total of around 17 districts were issued a warning, with 4 being issued orange alerts till 4 PM.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good that IMD is giving timely warnings. In Chennai, we've seen how bad waterlogging can get during heavy rains. Hope the corporation is prepared with pumps in low-lying areas.
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Arjun K
The weather department's predictions have become quite accurate these days. Much better than 5-6 years back. At least we get proper alerts now to plan our day.
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Sarah B
As someone visiting Tamil Nadu, I appreciate these detailed alerts. It helps tourists like me plan our itinerary better. The local authorities seem well-prepared.
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Michael C
While the alerts are helpful, I wish they were more specific about timing. "Light to moderate rain" covers a wide range - some areas might get heavier rainfall than expected.
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Kavya N
This is much needed rain for our farmers! After the hot weather, this will help the crops. Just hope it doesn't turn into flooding like last year in some districts. 🙏
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Vikram M
People in coastal districts like Nagapattinam and Karaikal should be extra careful. These areas are more prone to waterlogging and strong winds during such weather systems.

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