Tamil Nadu Weather Updates: The Regional Meteorological Centre (Chennai) forecasts heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu’s coastal districts, starting Tuesday. The met department stated the change in weather is expected due to a developing low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal. This system is expected to intensify and move west-northwestward toward the Tamil Nadu coast within the next two days. Fishermen have been warned to avoid the sea, with those already out advised to return to shore immediately.
Under the influence of an upper air cyclonic circulation over the south Andaman Sea and adjacent areas, heavy rain is anticipated in several regions. Coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry will witness widespread rain, with thunderstorms and lightning at isolated locations, the meteorological department stated.
Districts such as Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and Karaikal are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall. Additionally, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Tiruchirappalli, Thanjavur and Pudukkottai districts are also expected to receive heavy rain at isolated spots.
By Wednesday, light to moderate rainfall will cover Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal region, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms. Heavy rain is predicted for Cuddalore, Villupuram and Puducherry, while districts like Tiruvallur, Chennai, Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram may also see isolated downpours.
Chennai is expected to experience light rain today under generally cloudy skies, with temperatures ranging from 23 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius. On December 17, moderate rain is likely with similar temperature ranges, followed by heavy rain on December 18. Partly cloudy skies are forecast for December 20 and 21, with temperatures varying between 22 degrees Celsius and 31 degrees Celsius.
Tamil Nadu has received 14 per cent excess rainfall this northeast monsoon, recording 447 mm against an average of 393 mm. Chennai has seen a 16 per cent surplus with 845 mm, while Coimbatore experienced a notable 47 per cent increase.
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