Tamil Nadu Weather Alert: Heavy Rain Warning for Several Districts for Next 5 Days

With the southwest monsoon becoming active over Tamil Nadu, several districts are expected to receive heavy rainfall over the next five days. Thunderstorms and lightning are also likely in some areas.

Heavy Rain Alert for Today

On September 16, heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is expected in Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Kallakurichi, Tiruvannamalai, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Vellore, Tirupattur and Ranipet districts.

Moderate rainfall is likely in Villupuram, Salem, Namakkal, Karur, Erode, Tiruppur, Tiruchirappalli, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Sivaganga, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi districts.

Heavy Rain Warning for September 17

On September 17, a heavy rain warning has been issued for Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Ariyalur and Thanjavur districts.

Moderate rainfall is expected in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Ranipet, Vellore, Tirupattur, Salem, Tiruppur, Erode, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Namakkal, Kallakurichi, Madurai and Sivaganga districts. Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram have also been issued a moderate-rain warning.

Rain Forecast for September 18–20

On September 18, heavy rainfall is expected in Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts.

On September 19 and 20, heavy rain may occur in Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Dindigul, Theni, Madurai and Sivaganga districts.

Weather Forecast for September 21–22

On September 21 and 22, moderate rainfall is expected at a few places in the northern districts of Tamil Nadu.

Chennai Weather Forecast

For Chennai and its suburbs, the sky is expected to remain partly cloudy. Some areas may receive moderate rain during the evening or night, according to the weather forecast cited in the source.