The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has issued a red alert for six districts of Tamil Nadu on November 29, warning of extremely heavy rainfall as the state braces for intense northeast monsoon activity.According to the weather bulletin, Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, and Tiruvarur districts are expected to receive very heavy rainfall on November 28.
The heavy rain forecast comes as a deep low-pressure area over Malaysia and the adjoining Strait of Malacca has intensified into Cyclone Senyar. Although the cyclone is not expected to directly impact Tamil Nadu, its influence is causing widespread rainfall across several districts.
Rainfall Forecast for the Next Six Days
November 28:
Heavy Rain: Ramanathapuram, Sivagangai, Pudukkottai, Ariyalur, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai
Very Heavy Rain: Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Karaikal
November 29 (Red Alert):
Extremely Heavy Rain: Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur
Extremely Heavy Rain in UTs: Puducherry, Karaikal
Very Heavy Rain: Chennai, Tiruvallur, Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Thanjavur
Heavy Rain: Vellore, Tirupathur, Dharmapuri, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Pudukkottai
November 30:
Red Alert: Tiruvallur district
Very Heavy Rain: Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Ranipet
Heavy Rain: Vellore, Tirupathur, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Puducherry
Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable and low-lying areas to remain cautious. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea due to rough weather conditions.
Further updates are expected as the system progresses along the Bay of Bengal.