Tamil Nadu faces heavy rainfall forecasts for Deepavali weekend

Widespread rainfall is forecast across Tamil Nadu during the Deepavali weekend, from November 6 to 8, driven by northeast monsoon activity and an easterly wave. The Regional Meteorological Centre predicts heavy rain in several districts, including Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, and Ramanathapuram, with continued warnings through November 7.

On November 8, the day of Deepavali, heavy rainfall is expected in the Cauvery delta and Western Ghats regions, specifically affecting Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Kanniyakumari, Coimbatore, Theni, and Dindigul, as well as Puducherry and Karaikal.

In Chennai, light to moderate rain with thunderstorms is expected over the next two days. Recent weather activity included severe cyclonic storm Murasu crossing the south Andhra Pradesh coast, which is expected to weaken into a deep depression. Localized flooding has already been reported in areas such as Pulianthope and Choolai, where stagnant water on streets has caused difficulties for pedestrians and motorists.