Deepavali Weekend Rain Alert: Chennai and Several Tamil Nadu Districts Likely to Receive Rain

The Deepavali weekend could see rainy weather, potentially affecting thousands of people planning to celebrate the festival by bursting firecrackers. Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and several other districts are likely to receive moderate rainfall at many places, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 30–40 kmph.

According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, easterly winds and moisture are expected to bring widespread rainfall across the region next weekend, particularly on November 14 or 15.

VR Durai, Director and Senior Atmospheric Scientist at the RMC, told DT Next that easterly winds and moisture are likely to trigger rainfall across Tamil Nadu.

"We are expecting widespread rain in Chennai and its neighbourhoods by November 14. Except on November 8, light to moderate rain may occur at some places in the city," he said.

Tamil Nadu Records 10% Surplus Rainfall During Northeast Monsoon

According to RMC data, Tamil Nadu recorded 231.5 mm of rainfall between October 1 and November 5 during the northeast monsoon season, compared with the normal rainfall of 211 mm. This represents a 10% surplus.

Rainfall Forecast for Friday

Heavy rainfall is likely in Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga and Pudukkottai districts on Friday.

Moderate rainfall is also expected at a few places in Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts, as well as Puducherry and Karaikal.

Thunderstorms and lightning are likely, with wind speeds reaching 30–40 kmph at one or two places.

Heavy Rain to Continue on Saturday

Heavy rainfall is expected to continue in Theni, Dindigul and Madurai districts on Saturday.

Sunday Rain Forecast for Chennai and Other Districts

On Sunday, moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 30–40 kmph is likely in several districts.

These include Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Kallakurichi, Tiruchy, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Sivaganga, Erode, Tirupur, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Theni, Tenkasi and Tirunelveli, along with Puducherry.

With rainfall expected across several parts of Tamil Nadu during the Deepavali period, residents may need to plan their outdoor celebrations accordingly.