The Regional Meteorological Centre Chennai has forecast moderate rainfall in the Western Ghats districts of Tamil Nadu for the next two days.
Deep Depression Over Southwest Bay of Bengal
A low-pressure area that formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining equatorial Indian Ocean has intensified into a deep depression on Sunday morning. The system is currently positioned over the southwest Bay of Bengal and is expected to move west-northwestwards and later recurve northeastwards.
In addition, a lower-level atmospheric circulation persists over South India, influencing weather conditions across the state.
Rainfall Forecast (Feb 23–26)
- Feb 23 & 24: Light to moderate rain likely at isolated places in Western Ghats districts.
- Rest of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal: Generally dry weather expected.
- Feb 25: Light rain possible at isolated places across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.
- Feb 26: Light to moderate rain likely in South Tamil Nadu; dry weather in North Tamil Nadu.
Rainfall Recorded
As of 8:30 AM Sunday, the following rainfall (in mm) was recorded:
Nambiyaru Dam (Tirunelveli) – 50 mm
Kazhugumalai (Thoothukudi) – 50 mm
Perunchani Dam (Kanyakumari) – 50 mm
Pechiparai Dam (Kanyakumari) – 40 mm
Chittar & Tirunelveli – 30 mm each
Chennai Weather Update
Chennai and suburban areas are expected to witness partly cloudy skies on Monday (Feb 23), with light mist likely in some areas during early morning hours.