Tamil Nadu Weather Alert: Thunderstorms and Rain Likely Till March 22

The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast thunderstorms with lightning and moderate rainfall across parts of Tamil Nadu till March 22 (Sunday).

The weather change is due to a cyclonic circulation extending from the Gulf of Mannar to South Interior Karnataka, which is influencing rainfall activity in the region.

Rain Forecast:

March 19 to March 22:
Rain with thunder and lightning likely in isolated places across Tamil Nadu, including Puducherry and Karaikal

March 23 & 24:
Light rain expected in Western Ghats districts and southern Tamil Nadu

Other regions may experience dry weather conditions

Chennai Weather:

- Partly cloudy sky expected

- Light rain with thunderstorms possible in some areas

Temperature:

Maximum temperatures likely to remain slightly below normal in a few places till March 22

Recent Rainfall (24 hrs):

- Varattupallam (Erode): 90 mm

- Kazhugumalai (Thoothukudi): 80 mm

- Nagapattinam, Usilampatti, Vattamalai (Tiruppur): 50 mm

- Karaikal: 40 mm

- Several other places recorded around 30 mm rainfall

Residents are advised to stay alert during thunderstorms and plan travel accordingly.