Heavy rain forecast for southern Tamil Nadu and delta districts during Deepavali
The Regional Meteorological Centre predicts widespread rainfall across several districts between November 6 and November 8 due to northeast monsoon activity.
Tamil Nadu is likely to experience widespread rainfall during the Deepavali weekend, with heavy rain forecast for isolated areas in the southern districts, Cauvery delta, and Western Ghats from November 6 to November 8, according to The New Indian Express.
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) stated that the rainfall is expected to be part of normal northeast monsoon activity under the influence of an easterly wave. Thunderstorms with lightning are also likely at isolated places across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal until November 7.
Heavy rain is predicted for Theni, Dindigul, Ramanathapuram, Pudukkottai, Sivaganga, and Madurai districts on November 6. The warning for heavy rainfall will continue for Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, and Ramanathapuram on November 7.
On November 8, which is Deepavali day, heavy rain is forecast in Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Kanniyakumari, Coimbatore, Theni, and Dindigul, as well as Puducherry and Karaikal. Moderate rain is expected over the remaining parts of the state.
In Chennai, light to moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning is likely for the next two days, with maximum temperatures expected between 31 and 33 degree Celsius. On Tuesday, Cuddalore ARG recorded the state's highest rainfall at 88.4 mm in the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am.