The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Chennai has issued heavy and very heavy rainfall alerts for several districts across Tamil Nadu for January 9, 10, and 11, due to active weather conditions over the region.
January 9: Very Heavy Rain Likely in 5 Districts
Orange Alert (Very Heavy Rain):
- Pudukkottai
- Thanjavur
- Thiruvarur
- Nagapattinam
- Mayiladuthurai
Yellow Alert (Heavy Rain):
- Ramanathapuram
- Sivaganga
- Tiruchirappalli
- Ariyalur
- Cuddalore
- Villupuram
- Chengalpattu
January 10: Very Heavy Rain in 3 Districts, Heavy Rain in 12 Districts
Orange Alert:
- Cuddalore
- Villupuram
- Chengalpattu
Yellow Alert:
- Tiruvallur
- Chennai
- Kancheepuram
- Ranipet
- Tiruvannamalai
- Kallakurichi
- Perambalur
- Ariyalur
- Mayiladuthurai
- Thiruvarur
- Thanjavur
- Nagapattinam
January 11: Heavy Rain Warning for 11 Districts
Yellow Alert:
- Cuddalore
- Kallakurichi
- Villupuram
- Tiruvannamalai
- Tirupattur
- Chengalpattu
- Kancheepuram
- Ranipet
- Vellore
- Chennai
- Tiruvallur
Public Advisory
Residents in the alerted districts are advised to remain cautious, avoid low-lying and waterlogged areas, and follow official weather updates. Commuters and farmers should take necessary precautions during the warning period.