Tamil Nadu Weather Update: Heavy Rain Alert Issued for 15 Districts
The Chennai Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain alert for 15 districts in Tamil Nadu due to multiple atmospheric circulations and low-pressure trough systems active across South India.
According to weather officials, atmospheric circulations over the Kanyakumari Sea, Gulf of Mannar, interior Karnataka and northeast Tamil Nadu are expected to trigger thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds along with heavy rainfall in several districts today.
Districts Likely to Receive Heavy Rain
Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and winds up to 50 kmph is likely in:
- Nilgiris
- Coimbatore
- Tiruppur
- Theni
- Dindigul
- Madurai
- Sivaganga
- Pudukottai
- Tiruchirappalli
- Karur
- Erode
- Salem
- Namakkal
- Dharmapuri
- Krishnagiri
Ariyalur Receives Highest Rainfall
Several places across Tamil Nadu recorded rainfall on Sunday, with Ariyalur receiving the highest rainfall of 70 mm.
Temperature Update
Despite the rain activity, maximum temperatures across many parts of Tamil Nadu remained 3 to 6 degrees Celsius above normal. Vellore recorded temperatures close to 100°F.
Chennai Weather Forecast
Weather officials stated that Chennai will witness generally cloudy skies today. Some parts of the city may receive light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms.
Southwest Monsoon Expected Soon
The southwest monsoon is expected to begin over Kerala from May 26, which could further improve rainfall activity across southern states.
Fishermen Warning Issued
Strong winds ranging from 50 to 60 kmph are expected along Tamil Nadu coastal regions, the Gulf of Mannar and nearby sea areas. Similar wind conditions are also likely over the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea regions. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea until weather conditions improve.
