Tamil Nadu Rain: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warning for the residents of South Tamil Nadu, forecasting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over the next four days. An orange alert has been issued for the districts of Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, and Kanyakumari.
According to the Regional Meteorological Department (RMD), the weather is expected to bring moderate thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and moderate rainfall. These conditions are anticipated to affect isolated areas across several districts, including Thiruvallur, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Viluppuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Thanjavur, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Thiruchirapalli, as well as Pudukottai, Puducherry, and Karaikal.
Additionally, the RMD predicts partly cloudy skies over Chennai, with a chance of light rain, thunderstorms, and lightning in specific locations. The maximum temperature is expected to reach approximately 36 degrees Celsius, with a minimum temperature ranging between 28-29 degrees Celsius.
According to the weather agency, widespread light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph, is anticipated across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal.
Meanwhile, the districts of Dindigul, Theni, Sivaganga, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, and Ramanathapuram are expected to bear the brunt of heavy rainfall, with the potential for isolated instances of extremely heavy downpours.
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The commissionerate of revenue administration and disaster management has directed collectors of all 10 south Tamil Nadu districts to adhere to standard operating procedures for handling disasters and take adequate preparatory measures to tackle any emergencies that may arise.