Tamil Nadu Weather: Heavy Rain Alerts In 13 Districts, Orange Alert In Nilgiris, Coimbatore Ghats

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has issued orange and yellow alerts for multiple districts in Tamil Nadu, warning of heavy rainfall in several parts of the state today. Thirteen districts, along with the Union Territory of Puducherry, are expected to witness intense weather activity, with isolated heavy rains and thunderstorms likely.

Orange Alert for Nilgiris, Coimbatore Ghat Areas

An orange alert, indicating the likelihood of extremely heavy rain, has been sounded for isolated areas in the Nilgiris and the Ghat regions of Coimbatore district. Residents in these regions are advised to remain cautious and follow safety guidelines due to the possibility of flooding and landslides.

Yellow Alert Across 11 Other Districts and Puducherry

A yellow alert has been issued for Theni, Tenkasi, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Salem, Vellore, Tirupattur, Tiruvannamalai, Kancheepuram, Villuppuram, Kallakurichi and Puducherry. These regions may receive heavy rain at isolated places, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.

Temperature Update

Tiruthani recorded the highest maximum temperature in Tamil Nadu on Sunday at 36.6°C, while Karur Paramathi reported the lowest minimum temperature in the plains at 20.0°C. There has been a noticeable dip in daytime temperatures across many parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, with maximum temperatures falling by 1°C to 4°C over the past 24 hours.

Chennai Weather Forecast

The city is expected to receive one or two spells of light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning in some areas. Commuters and residents are advised to stay alert for sudden showers.

Highest Rainfall Recorded in Cheyyar

Cheyyar Automatic Rain Gauge (ARG) in Tiruvannamalai district recorded the highest rainfall on Sunday at 9 cm. It was followed by Cheyyar ARG again (9 cm), Zone 14 Medavakkam Junction in Chennai (7 cm), Tambaram in Chengalpattu (7 cm), and Vint Worth Estate and Taluk Office Pandalur in the Nilgiris (6 cm each).

Warnings for Fishermen

The RMC has also warned of squally weather conditions over the southwest Arabian Sea, with wind speeds likely to reach 45-55 kmph, gusting up to 65 kmph. Similar squally weather is expected along parts of the Karnataka coast, Lakshadweep, Maldives, Sri Lanka coasts, and the southwest Bay of Bengal. Fishermen are advised against venturing into these areas.

The weather department continues to monitor the situation and urges the public to follow updates and advisories issued from time to time.