The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in five districts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, with wet weather conditions likely to persist across the state and neighbouring Puducherry for at least a week.
According to the IMD, a trough extending from the southeast Arabian Sea to the central Bay of Bengal is influencing atmospheric conditions over the region, resulting in enhanced rainfall activity across several parts of Tamil Nadu.
The weather department has issued a heavy rain alert for the Nilgiris, Theni, Erode and Dindigul districts, along with the hilly and adjoining areas of Coimbatore district.
Authorities have advised residents in vulnerable locations to remain cautious due to the possibility of waterlogging, landslides and traffic disruptions. The Nilgiris district, which frequently witnesses intense rainfall during such weather systems, is expected to receive significant showers. Similar conditions are likely in the hilly regions of Coimbatore, Theni and Dindigul districts, where localised heavy downpours may affect normal life.
The IMD said rainfall activity is expected to intensify further on Friday, with strong showers accompanied by gusty winds likely over Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Namakkal and Tiruchy districts. Similar weather conditions have also been forecast for Tirupattur, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Erode and the Nilgiris.
Officials said intermittent rainfall and fluctuating weather conditions are likely to continue across many parts of the state over the coming days as the atmospheric system remains active.
The rainfall is expected to provide relief from prevailing summer heat in several interior districts, though isolated areas may experience strong winds and brief spells of heavy rain.
Meanwhile, Chennai is likely to continue experiencing hot and humid weather despite rainfall activity elsewhere in the state. The city’s maximum temperature is expected to hover around 40 degrees Celsius, according to the forecast.
Authorities have urged the public to monitor weather updates and exercise caution, particularly in districts likely to receive heavy rainfall and strong winds.
(IANS Inputs)
