Tamil Nadu Weather Alert: Heavy Rain Expected in 5 Districts Today; 7 Districts on Deepavali

The Northeast Monsoon has intensified across Tamil Nadu, with heavy rainfall expected in five districts on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that isolated places in several districts may receive heavy showers, while moderate rainfall is likely across 23 other districts.

According to the latest weather update from the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Theni, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram districts are likely to receive heavy rainfall at isolated places today.

Heavy Rain Alert for 5 Districts Today

The weather department has issued a heavy rainfall warning for the following five districts on November 7:

- Theni

- Virudhunagar

- Madurai

- Thoothukudi

- Ramanathapuram

Residents in these districts are advised to remain cautious and follow the latest weather updates.

Moderate Rain Expected in 23 Tamil Nadu Districts

Apart from the five districts under the heavy rain warning, moderate rainfall is likely at isolated places in 23 districts.

These include:

Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Dindigul, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Erode, Namakkal, Tiruppur, Karur, Tenkasi, Sivaganga, Pudukkottai, Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari, Coimbatore, Nilgiris and Virudhunagar.

Deepavali Weather Alert: Heavy Rain in 7 Districts Tomorrow

The IMD has also warned of heavy rainfall in seven Tamil Nadu districts on Sunday, November 8, coinciding with Deepavali celebrations.

The districts likely to receive heavy rainfall at isolated places are:

Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi

The forecast indicates that rainfall could affect outdoor Deepavali celebrations and festive travel in some parts of the state.

Northeast Monsoon Remains Active Across Tamil Nadu

With the Northeast Monsoon becoming more active, several parts of Tamil Nadu are expected to experience continued rainfall. Residents are advised to monitor official weather bulletins, take precautions during heavy showers and plan their travel accordingly.

People celebrating Deepavali outdoors should also remain alert to changing weather conditions.