HighLights
  1. IMD forecasts moderate to heavy rain till October 17.
  2. Atmospheric circulation over Bay of Bengal causing rainfall.
  3. Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari to see heavy downpour.

Tamil Nadu Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that several districts of Tamil Nadu are set to witness moderate to heavy rainfall at least till October 17. As per the weather department, an atmospheric circulation is present over the southwest Bay of Bengal, causing rainfall in several states. Along with heavy rain, the coastal regions are also expected to witness thunderstorms and gusty winds.

Heavy Rain In These Districts

As per the weather department, several districts, including Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari are set to witness very heavy rainfall today. Apart from this, other regions, such as Thiruvallur, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Pudukkottai, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Theni, Dindigul, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi, Perambalur, and Ariyalur are also expected to witness light to moderate rainfall.

Chennai Weather Update

The IMD stated that some parts of Chennai are set to witness light to moderate rainfall on Wednesday, adding that the rain activities will continue in the coming days. "The maximum temperature is likely to be around 33-34 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature is likely to be around 26-27 degrees Celsius," the Meteorological Department stated.

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IMD Issues Warning

As per the advisory, the coastal regions of the southern states are expected to witness moderate to heavy rainfall for the next few days. "An atmospheric circulation is present over the southwest Bay of Bengal off the south Sri Lanka coast up to a height of about 3.1 km. A trough is present over the southwest Bay of Bengal off the south Sri Lanka coast up to a height of about 3.1 km," the weather department stated.

The residents and fishermen have been advised to follow the guidelines and limit their outings during the rain to avoid inconveniences. Apart from Tamil Nadu, several other parts of Karnataka and Keralam are also likely to witness rain in the coming days.

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