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Tamil Nadu's Western Ghats districts are on alert as heavy rainfall is expected this week. The Nilgiris and Coimbatore ghats may see very heavy showers, while Theni and Tenkasi brace for downpours. A cyclonic system over the Bay of Bengal is driving the wet weather, pulling moisture from the Arabian Sea. Chennai may also experience light showers with slightly cooler temperatures.

Key Points: Tamil Nadu Western Ghats Face Heavy Rain With Orange Alerts Issued

  • Orange alert for Nilgiris and Coimbatore ghats on Thursday
  • Heavy showers expected in Theni and Tenkasi
  • Strong winds up to 50 km/h forecast
  • Cyclonic circulation intensifying rainfall
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More rain forecast in TN's western ghats; yellow, orange alerts issued

Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, and Tenkasi districts brace for intense rainfall as RMC Chennai issues alerts till Saturday.

"This influx of moisture will trigger widespread rain across Kerala and adjoining ghat areas in Tamil Nadu – B. Amudha, RMC Head"

Chennai, June 26

Districts along the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu are set to receive enhanced rainfall this week, with the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, issuing orange and yellow alerts for several areas until Saturday.

The alerts signal the possibility of intense rainfall in parts of the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, and Tenkasi districts.

According to the RMC, the Nilgiris and the ghat areas of Coimbatore are expected to receive very heavy rainfall on Thursday, while Theni and Tenkasi districts may experience heavy showers.

Rainfall activity is likely to persist over the Nilgiris and Coimbatore’s hilly regions on Friday and Saturday as well.

In addition, strong surface winds reaching speeds of 40-50 km/h are expected to prevail across Tamil Nadu till Saturday.

Officials said the rainfall is being driven by an upper air cyclonic circulation over the northwest Bay of Bengal and the adjoining coasts of north Odisha and West Bengal. This system is likely to evolve into a low-pressure area by Thursday, further intensifying the wet weather, particularly in the western districts of the state.

RMC Head (Additional In-Charge) B. Amudha explained that the convergence of strong westerly winds around the cyclonic system is pulling moisture from the Arabian Sea.

"This influx of moisture will trigger widespread rain across Kerala and adjoining ghat areas in Tamil Nadu,” she said.

Rainfall activity was already visible on Wednesday, with Valparai recording 6 cm of rainfall by 5.30 p.m. Light showers were also reported in Salem, Kanniyakumari, and Tenkasi districts.

The rest of the state is expected to see a marginal increase in rainfall during the week, with a slight dip in daytime temperatures in some places, especially on Thursday and Friday.

In Chennai, mild weather prevailed on Wednesday, with the maximum temperature dipping to 33.8 degrees Celsius, about 3.2 degrees below normal. The city is forecast to receive light to moderate showers on Thursday, with temperatures likely to remain between 36-37 degrees Celsius. So far, the southwest monsoon has been favourable for Tamil Nadu, delivering a 15 per cent surplus in seasonal rainfall since June 1, according to official data.

- IANS

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Priya K.
Good that the monsoon is active in TN this year! 🌧️ But hope the authorities are prepared for possible landslides in ghat areas. Last year's incidents in Nilgiris were really tragic. Stay safe everyone!
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Rahul S.
As someone from Coimbatore, we desperately need this rain. Our groundwater levels have been depleting badly. But orange alert means we should be cautious - hope the corporation clears all stormwater drains in advance.
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Meena V.
The temperature drop in Chennai is such a relief! 😌 But I wonder why our weather department can't give more precise forecasts. Yesterday they said light rain, but my area didn't get a single drop!
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Arjun T.
Farmers in Theni district will be happy with this forecast. But strong winds at 50kmph could damage banana and coconut plantations. Hope the agriculture department issues proper advisories to protect crops.
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Sneha P.
15% surplus rainfall is great news for TN's water reservoirs! 💧 But we must ensure proper rainwater harvesting in cities. Bangalore's water crisis should be a lesson for all South Indian cities.
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Karthik R.
Tourists planning trips to Ooty and Kodaikanal should postpone. Heavy rains in Nilgiris means dangerous roads and possible power cuts. Safety first! The hills will still be beautiful after the monsoon.

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