The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast widespread rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal over the next few days under the influence of a low-pressure system affecting South India.
According to a weather bulletin issued by the RMC, several parts of the state are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning on Wednesday.
Isolated locations across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal are expected to experience rain, while heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly regions of Tirunelveli district and the hill areas of Theni and Kanniyakumari districts.
The weather office has also warned of strong surface winds with speeds ranging from 40 kmph to 50 kmph during thunderstorm activity in these regions.
For Thursday, the RMC has predicted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning at a few places across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal.
Heavy rain is expected to persist at isolated locations in the hill areas of Tirunelveli and Kanniyakumari districts, with strong winds likely to accompany the showers.
The rainfall activity is expected to intensify further in parts of western and northern Tamil Nadu in the coming days.
The hilly regions of Coimbatore district, the Nilgiris, and isolated areas of Vellore, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Erode, and Salem districts are likely to receive heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40–50 kmph.
Meteorologists said the prevailing weather pattern is linked to a low-pressure circulation over South India, which is drawing moisture into the region and creating favourable conditions for the formation of rain-bearing clouds.
The weather department noted that no significant change in maximum temperatures is expected across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal between June 10 and June 13.
Daytime temperatures are likely to remain near normal levels during this period despite the ongoing rainfall activity.
For Chennai and its suburbs, the forecast indicates partly cloudy skies on Wednesday. Light rain accompanied by thunderstorms is likely in some parts of the city during the evening or night hours.
The maximum temperature is expected to hover between 38°C and 39°C, while the minimum temperature is likely to remain around 30°C.
Residents have been advised to exercise caution during thunderstorms, particularly in districts expected to experience strong winds and heavy rainfall.
(With IANS inputs)
