Chennai, June 6: The southwest monsoon is advancing, bringing the likelihood of heavy rainfall and strong winds across Tamil Nadu until June 9. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai predicts that as the southwest monsoon progresses in southern India, many areas in Tamil Nadu will experience heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms.
According to the weather department, a cyclonic circulation exists at an altitude of 3.1 to 4.5 kilometers above sea level over coastal Karnataka and surrounding regions. The southwest monsoon has moved into the remaining parts of the southwest and southeast Arabian Sea, portions of the west-central and east-central Arabian Sea, as well as areas in Lakshadweep, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and large sections of the Bay of Bengal.
As a result, light to moderate rain and thunderstorms are expected in some areas of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on Saturday. In the hilly regions of Coimbatore district and in Nilgiris, Theni, and Dindigul districts, heavy rain along with strong winds and thunderstorms is anticipated.
Similar weather conditions are likely in the districts of Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Tiruppur, Madurai, and Virudhunagar, where heavy rain and strong winds are expected in certain areas.
For June 7, the RMC has forecast light to moderate rain and thunderstorms in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal. Heavy rainfall is likely in the Nilgiris, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Theni, Kanyakumari, and the hilly areas of Coimbatore district. Strong winds and thunderstorms are also expected in Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Virudhunagar, and Madurai districts.
In Chennai, partly cloudy skies are expected on Saturday. Light to moderate rain and thunderstorms may occur in some parts of the city. The maximum temperature is likely to be around 38 to 39 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may range between 29 to 30 degrees Celsius.
The weather department has issued warnings for fishermen and maritime activities. From Saturday until June 9, strong winds of 40-50 km/h and gusts reaching up to 60 km/h are expected along the Tamil Nadu coast, the Gulf of Mannar, and the Comorin Sea.
Similar conditions are anticipated in the southern Bay of Bengal, adjacent central Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, Kerala-Karnataka coast, Lakshadweep, and Maldives regions. Fishermen are advised to refrain from venturing into the sea and to exercise caution due to adverse weather conditions.
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