Tamil Nadu Weather: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rainfall for nine districts in Tamil Nadu this weekend, specifically on January 18 and 19, due to a shift in wind patterns over the sea.

Coastal areas, including Chennai, are likely to experience light to moderate rain in the coming days. This anticipated rainfall is a result of increased moisture levels in the sea, combined with changes in wind flow.

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Tamil Nadu Districts Expected To Receive Rain

As the northeast monsoon has not yet fully withdrawn from the state, districts such as Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari are expected to see significant rainfall this weekend.

Chennai Rain

In addition, coastal regions may experience light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms in the following days. Mild showers have already begun in Chennai and its surrounding areas and this pattern is expected to continue.

Chennai 7-Day Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for the next seven days predicts varying conditions. On 16th January, the city is expected to experience a generally cloudy sky accompanied by light rain, with temperatures ranging between 24 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius. On 17th January, the sky will be partly cloudy, with a minimum temperature of 23 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 31 degrees Celsius. 18th January will see a return to generally cloudy skies with light rain, maintaining temperatures between 23 degrees Celsius and 31 degrees Celsius. Similar weather is expected on 19th January, with light rain and temperatures varying from 23 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius. On 20th January, the sky will be partly cloudy, with temperatures ranging between 23 degrees Celsius and 31 degrees Celsius, a pattern that will continue through 21st January under partly cloudy skies.

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According to the RMC, Tamil Nadu is likely to receive above-average rainfall until January 23. The maximum temperatures are predicted to drop by 2-4 degrees Celsius below normal during this period, with temperatures ranging from 26 degrees Celsius to 32 degrees Celsius across the state.

The weather department has also issued a warning to fishermen in Tamil Nadu, advising them to avoid venturing into the sea. Squally conditions with wind speeds reaching 35-45 km/h, gusting up to 55 km/h, are expected to affect the southern Tamil Nadu coast, including the Comorin area and the adjoining Gulf of Mannar over the next two days.