Tamil Nadu is gearing up for a wet spell as the IMD’s Chennai center predicts heavy downpours across nine districts through Tuesday. Easterly winds from the southwest Bay of Bengal fuel this system, ensuring sustained showers that could overwhelm infrastructure.
Prime targets for very heavy rain: Chengalpattu, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Salem, Namakkal. Expect strong falls too in Kudalore, Thanjavur, Ramanathapuram. Thunder, lightning, and potential urban flooding loom large, alongside traffic chaos from water accumulation.
Vulnerable populations, especially farmers, must prioritize safety protocols and government alerts. Chennai faces milder, patchy rains with thunderclaps, no major flood threat in sight. Monday’s outlook: scattered light showers statewide, intensity waning in interiors.
Temperatures dip less at night, minima rising 3°C above norm amid clear conditions post-rain. No fog in forecast. Fisherfolk, stay tuned to marine bulletins amid choppy Bay waters. This weather event highlights the IMD’s pivotal role in safeguarding lives amid volatile patterns.