The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has issued a weather advisory for Tamil Nadu, warning of heavy rains in several districts from October 1st to 6th, 2024. This prediction comes in light of a low atmospheric air circulation currently prevailing over the Kanniyakumari Sea and parts of Tamil Nadu, which is expected to bring light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning.Rainfall Forecast by Region
From October 1st, heavy rainfall is expected in the hilly regions of Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Erode, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Thirupatthur, and Salem. These districts could experience particularly heavy downpours in one or two areas, while districts like Theni and Dindigul are expected to face similar conditions tomorrow, October 2nd.
On October 3rd, heavy rainfall is forecast for the delta districts, including Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Cuddalore, as well as Pudukottai and Ramanathapuram. The following day, October 4th, will see rain extending to Chengalpet, Villupuram, Puducherry, and Karaikal, in addition to the aforementioned districts.
In Chennai and its surrounding suburbs, the weather will be partly cloudy over the next few days, with the possibility of light to moderate showers in certain parts of the city.
In the 24 hours leading up to 8:30 am on September 30th, several areas across Tamil Nadu have already experienced significant rainfall. Kayalpattinam in the Thoothukudi district received the highest rainfall of 9 cm, followed by Coonoor in the Nilgiris and Palayamkottai in Tirunelveli with 8 cm each. Other regions such as Kotagiri, Kayathar, and Karupanadhi dam reported rainfall of around 7 cm.
In light of the expected weather conditions, fishermen have been cautioned against venturing into the sea. Cyclonic winds with speeds ranging from 35 kmph to 55 kmph are likely to occur over the Gulf of Mannar, the southern coastal regions of Tamil Nadu, and the Kumari Sea.
The RMC advises residents in affected districts to take precautions, as heavy rains could lead to localized flooding and disruptions in daily activities.