Chennai, August 16: The Regional Meteorological Centre has predicted heavy rainfall in four northern districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chengalpattu and Kanchipuram, on Monday. Meanwhile, moderate rain is expected in the western Ghats districts on Sunday. The department’s latest weather bulletin indicates that isolated areas in the western Ghats may experience thunderstorms and strong winds accompanied by moderate rain on Sunday.
Light rain with thunder is also anticipated in various parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal. On Monday, rainfall is expected to intensify, with heavy rain forecasted in isolated areas of Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Villupuram, and Tiruvannamalai districts. Thunderstorms and strong winds may accompany the rain. Moderate rainfall is likely in Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Cuddalore, along with 13 other districts.
On Tuesday, heavy rain with thunderstorms is expected in some areas of Chengalpattu and Villupuram districts. Moderate rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds are also predicted in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Ranipet, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi, and Cuddalore districts.
The weather department has issued another warning for heavy rain on Wednesday, August 19. Isolated areas in Nilgiri, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, and Villupuram may experience intense rainfall along with thunderstorms. Wind speeds could reach 40 to 50 kilometers per hour during these storms.
Residents in areas under heavy rain warnings are advised to exercise caution. Drivers should be careful on waterlogged or slippery roads during thunderstorms. It is also recommended to avoid seeking shelter under trees or weak structures during lightning. This rainfall is expected to provide temporary relief from the oppressive heat in many areas. However, localized heavy rain may lead to waterlogging in low-lying urban areas and traffic disruptions. Local authorities are expected to monitor sensitive areas as rainfall increases.
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