Tamil Nadu weather alert: Heavy rain and potential cyclone forecast

The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai has issued warnings for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds across several districts in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Specific areas expected to see heavy rain include Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, and Pudukkottai.

Meteorologists are monitoring a developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal. A low-pressure area is expected to form around November 12, which could intensify into a cyclonic storm and move toward Sri Lanka by November 15. Current rainfall statistics show Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have already recorded a 4 percent surplus compared to seasonal norms, with 25.4 cm of rain received between October 1 and November 9.