The Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, has issued a rain alert across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal due to a low-pressure area over north Telangana and upper air circulation along coastal South India.
Moderate rain expected from Sep 15 to Sep 20 in isolated areas.
Heavy rain likely in the following districts:
Sep 16: Erode, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Tirupattur, Salem, Vellore
Sep 17: Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Vellore, Ranipet, Kanchipuram, Tiruvannamalai, Chengalpattu, Puducherry & more
Chennai recorded 110 mm rainfall in Barimunai. Light rain is expected to continue.
Fishermen Alert: Strong winds up to 60 kmph likely over Gulf of Mannar, Kanyakumari Sea, and Bay of Bengal till Sep 17. Avoid venturing into sea.