Tamil Nadu Rain Alert: Heavy Rain Forecast in 7 Districts with Thunderstorms and Strong Winds

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has issued a heavy rainfall alert for seven districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds at isolated places. The weather department has also predicted rainfall in several other districts as atmospheric disturbances continue to influence weather conditions across the state.

According to the latest weather forecast, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Pudukkottai, Sivaganga and Ramanathapuram are likely to receive heavy rainfall at isolated locations. Similar weather conditions are expected in Karaikal, Puducherry.

Atmospheric Circulation Triggers Rainfall Across Tamil Nadu

The meteorological department has attributed the prevailing weather conditions to an atmospheric circulation over the Comorin Sea and adjoining areas, along with a trough extending from southern Tamil Nadu to the east-central Arabian Sea.

These weather systems are likely to create atmospheric instability, resulting in thunderstorms, lightning, rainfall and gusty winds across different parts of Tamil Nadu.

Thunderstorms Expected in 11 More Districts

Apart from the seven districts under the heavy rainfall forecast, thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds and rain at isolated places are likely in the following districts:

- Nilgiris

- Coimbatore

- Tiruppur

- Virudhunagar

- Dindigul

- Madurai

- Theni

- Thoothukudi

- Tenkasi

- Tirunelveli

- Kanniyakumari

Other parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are likely to experience light rainfall at a few places, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.

Chennai Weather Forecast

Chennai and its surrounding areas are expected to experience generally cloudy skies on Monday. Light rain or thundershowers are likely at isolated locations.

The forecast follows significant rainfall recorded across Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu during the previous 24 hours.

Chennai Records 9 cm Rainfall

According to rainfall data released by the weather department, Parimunai and Maduravoyal in Chennai recorded the highest rainfall of 9 cm each during the 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on Sunday.

Nungambakkam and Tondiarpet in Chennai, along with Kayalpattinam in Thoothukudi district, recorded approximately 8 cm of rainfall during the same period.

The continuing rainfall has increased the possibility of further showers across coastal and southern didistricts.

Residents Advised to Remain Cautious

With thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds expected in several districts, residents are advised to take precautions during adverse weather conditions.

People should avoid standing under trees or near electric poles during thunderstorms, stay away from exposed locations during lightning, and follow official weather updates.

The RMC forecast indicates that rainfall activity may remain concentrated over the Cauvery delta districts and adjoining coastal areas, while intermittent thunderstorms are possible in other parts of Tamil Nadu.

Residents are advised to monitor the latest updates from the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai.