Tamil Nadu Weather Update: 10 cm Rain in Trichy Ponmalai, Heavy Rain Alert for 7 Districts
Tamil Nadu has recorded notable rainfall activity in the last 24 hours, with Tiruchirappalli (Ponmalai) receiving the highest rainfall of 10 cm. The recent showers have brought partial relief from heat, with maximum temperatures dropping by 2–4°C in a few regions, while remaining largely unchanged elsewhere.
Today’s Weather Forecast
Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is expected in several parts of Tamil Nadu, including Puducherry and Karaikal.
Heavy Rain Warning (Today)
Heavy rainfall with strong winds (40–50 kmph) is likely in:
- Theni
- Dindigul
- Karur
- Tiruchirappalli
- Namakkal
- Erode
- Nilgiris
Weather Outlook for Next 2 Days
Tomorrow: Heavy rain expected in Coimbatore hill areas, Nilgiris, Tiruppur, Theni, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, and Kanyakumari
Day After Tomorrow: Rain likely to continue in Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Tiruppur, Erode, Madurai, Virudhunagar, and southern districts
Wind speeds may range between 30–50 kmph
Chennai Weather Update
In Chennai and nearby areas:
- Partly cloudy sky
- Light to moderate rain with thunder in some places
- Maximum Temperature: 38–39°C
- Minimum Temperature: 27–28°C
Cause of Rainfall
A trough (low-pressure system) extending from central parts of India to the Gulf of Mannar through Tamil Nadu is driving the current rainfall activity.
