Heavy rainfall expected in Tamil Nadu next week, warns IMD

The heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu is expected to continue over the next week, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday.

The latest IMD report indicates that a cyclonic circulation initially located over the Equatorial Indian Ocean and the southwest Bay of Bengal, near the south coast of Sri Lanka, has now shifted to the Comorin area and its vicinity.

As a result of this development, there is a forecast of light to moderate rainfall expected at numerous locations in South Tamil Nadu. Additionally, a few areas in North Tamil Nadu including Puducherry, and Karaikal also witnessed rain conditions on Sunday.

On Monday, light to moderate rain is expected at numerous locations in South Tamil Nadu, while one or two places in North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal may also experience precipitation.

Additionally, heavy rain is anticipated in specific areas, including Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Tenkasi districts of Tamil Nadu. Ramanathapuram, Sivagangai, Virudhunagar, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, and Theni districts are likely to experience heavy rain.