Tamil Nadu Weather Update: IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert For Coimbatore, Erode, Other Districts Till October 24; Check Forecast For Chennai

Tamil Nadu Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday stated that several districts of Tamil Nadu are likely to witness moderate to heavy rainfall on Diwali and the upcoming few days. The weather department has advised the local authorities to stay on alert as the rainfall is likely to intensify on October 23 and 24. The coastal regions are set to witness thunderstorms and gusty winds, along with the heavy rainfall. The continuous rainfall is likely to lead to flood-like situations in the lower areas and waterlogging in key cities. The weather department has advised the residents to follow the guidelines and limit their outings to avoid any inconveniences.

While providing details, the weather department stated that several districts, including Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Pudukkottai, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Thanjavur, Chengalpattu, and Villupuram, are likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall on Monday. It further stated that the other districts, including Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, and Nagapattinam, are set to receive heavy rainfall on Tuesday.

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However, the intensity of the rainfall is likely to significantly increase on October 23, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in the Tiruvallur, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Ranipet, and Vellore districts. The continuous rainfall is likely to lead to waterlogging in several parts of the capital city, Chennai, affecting the vehicular movement. The IMD further stated that the Vellore, Krishnagiri, and Tirupattur districts are set to witness heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds on October 24.

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A low-pressure area is likely to form in the southeast Bay of Bengal around Tuesday, leading to heavy rainfall in the southern and western states for the next few days. The administration has advised the fishermen to follow the guidelines and maintain a distance from the water bodies to ensure safety.