• By Nidhi Giri
  • Sun, 17 Nov 2024 12:03 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Tamil Nadu Weather: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain in 18 Tamil Nadu districts for Sunday, November 17. According to RMC, heavy rains are expected in Kanyakumari, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Ramanathapuram, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Sivaganga, Pudukottai, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Cuddalore, Villupuram, and Chengalpattu districts over the weekend. The weather body has also forecast heavy rainfall in Chennai and other north coastal districts, including Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram from November 22. From November 22 to 28, the rest of the state is likely to receive normal to below-normal rainfall.

Tamil Nadu Weekend Weather

The rest of the state is likely to experience light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in the coming days. In Chennai, the sky is expected to be partly cloudy, with moderate rains predicted in some areas during the evening and nighttime.

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Northeast Monsoon From October 1 To November 15

During the Northeast Monsoon From October 1 to November 15, Tamil Nadu received 276 mm of rainfall. Coimbatore recorded the highest rainfall at 418 mm—67 per cent above the normal level.

While 17 districts, including Chennai, experienced excess rainfall, the remaining districts recorded a deficit.

Tamil Nadu Power Consumption

Since the onset of the monsoon, heavy rainfall across many districts has led to a significant reduction in electricity consumption.

The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (Tangedco) reported that daily power consumption in the state dropped to 302 million units, down from 380 million units on October 1, when rainfall was scarce. In September, power consumption had peaked at over 400 million units per day.

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Tangedo officials explained that the heavy rains have reduced the need for air conditioning, leading to a significant decline in both residential and agricultural electricity consumption.

Meanwhile, the state health department has raised concerns about rising cases of viral diseases. Chennai and nearby districts such as Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, and Tiruvallur have reported an increase in fever, influenza, and other viral illnesses.