Tamil Nadu weather alert issued for heavy rain and thunderstorms

The Chennai Regional Meteorological Centre has issued weather alerts for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, forecasting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over the coming days.

In Tamil Nadu, several districts are expected to experience moderate to heavy rain. Specifically, areas such as Erode, Namakkal, and Madurai are projected to face worsening weather conditions with heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds. Other regions including Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, and Salem are also under forecast for moderate rainfall. The weather impact is expected to shift toward northwestern and hilly districts, including Nilgiris, by Wednesday, with heavy rain predicted for Nilgiris and Coimbatore around October 1.

In Puducherry and Karaikal, light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and winds reaching speeds of 40 to 50 km/h is anticipated. While temperatures are expected to remain relatively stable, a slight increase of two to three degrees Celsius may occur in some areas.