Tamil Nadu Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for certain areas and a yellow alert for Chennai, forecasting light to moderate rain with isolated thunderstorms and lightning in Kanyakumari, Thoothukkudi, Tenkasi, and Tirunelveli districts of Tamil Nadu until 10 a.m. on Thursday. 

Authorities have warned of possible waterlogging, slippery roads, and traffic disruptions in some regions. Additionally, isolated light rain is expected in Chengalpattu, Chennai, and Thiruvallur districts.

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According to the latest IMD forecast, Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, and Ranipet districts are likely to experience heavy rainfall. In addition, light to moderate rainfall is expected in several other areas, including Kanyakumari, Tenkasi, The Nilgiris, Thoothukkudi, and Tirunelveli districts.

Chennai Weather Forecast

On October 24, the temperature in Delhi is likely to hover between 30 and 25 Degree Celsius, with generally cloudy skies and chances of heavy rainfall, thunderstorm, or dust storm accompanied by lightning.

On October 25, Delhi is expected to experience temperatures between 30 and 25 Degree Celsius, with cloudy skies and heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.

On October 26, Delhi is forecasted to have temperatures ranging from 30 to 25 Degree Celsius, with generally cloudy skies and heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.

On October 27, Delhi is expected to have temperatures between 30 and 25 Degree Celsius, with cloudy skies and a possibility of heavy rain, thunderstorms, or dust storms accompanied by lightning.

On October 28, Delhi is forecasted to have temperatures ranging from 30 to 26 Degree Celsius, with generally cloudy skies and heavy rain or thunderstorms accompanied by lightning.

Chennai’s iconic Marina Beach is witnessing rough conditions as strong winds lash the coast amid the intensifying northeast monsoon. According to the latest IMD bulletin, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected at a few places in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam districts, and the Karaikal region. 

Meanwhile, heavy rain is likely at isolated locations in Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Vellore, Tirupattur, Dharmapuri, and Pudukkottai districts.

Cyclone Alert

There is a possibility of a cyclone forming over the South Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that it is likely to move west-northwestwards and could intensify into a depression over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal by this afternoon, off the coasts of north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, and southern Andhra Pradesh.

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Rainfall Across Tamil Nadu 

The rainfall across Tamil Nadu has been intense. According to IMD data, Chennai recorded 97.9 mm of rain in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Rainfall ranging from 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm in a day is officially classified as heavy, highlighting the intensity of the ongoing downpour.