Tamil Nadu Weather Alert: Heavy Rain Expected in Southern Districts Until November 10; Light Rain Forecast for Chennai

Tamil Nadu is likely to experience widespread rainfall over the coming days, with heavy rain expected in several southern and Delta districts until November 10, according to the Chennai Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC).

Several parts of the state have been receiving light rainfall since Friday morning, with showers expected to continue until midnight in some areas. The northeast monsoon is expected to become more active, bringing heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds to parts of southern Tamil Nadu.

Districts including Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari are likely to receive heavy rainfall during this period.

Moderate Rain Forecast in 8 Districts Over the Next 2–3 Hours

The Chennai Meteorological Centre has issued a short-term rain alert for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi.

Moderate rainfall is likely at isolated places in these districts over the next two to three hours.

Deepavali 2026 Weather Forecast: Rain May Affect Festival Celebrations

Deepavali will be celebrated on November 9, 2026. However, the latest weather forecast indicates that rainfall across several parts of Tamil Nadu could affect outdoor festival celebrations.

People planning to burst firecrackers may need to consider the possibility of rain during the festival period.

November 6 Weather Forecast: Heavy Rain Alert for Southern Tamil Nadu

Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds is likely at isolated places in Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Pudukkottai and Sivaganga districts.

Moderate rainfall is also expected in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Namakkal, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Erode and Karur districts.

November 7: Heavy Rain Expected in Madurai, Theni and Dindigul

Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds is likely at isolated places in Madurai, Theni and Dindigul districts.

Moderate rain is forecast for Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Pudukkottai, Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari, Coimbatore and Nilgiris districts.

November 8: Heavy Rain Alert for Delta and Southern Districts

Heavy rainfall is likely in Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari districts.

Meanwhile, moderate rainfall i is expected in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Kallakurichi, Tiruchirappalli, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Sivaganga, Erode, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Theni, Tenkasi and Tirunelveli districts.

November 9: Heavy Rain Forecast for Delta Districts

Heavy rainfall is expected in Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Pudukkottai, Sivaganga, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Ramanathapuram districts.

Moderate rainfall is likely in Virudhunagar, Dindigul, Madurai, Theni, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli and Kanniyakumari districts.

November 10: Heavy Rain Warning for Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram

On November 10, heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds is likely at isolated places in Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram districts.

Moderate rainfall is also possible at isolated places across the Delta districts, southern Tamil Nadu and Karaikal.

Residents Advised to Monitor Weather Updates

With the northeast monsoon expected to bring further rainfall across Tamil Nadu, residents are advised to monitor official weather bulletins and plan their travel and outdoor activities accordingly.