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Rain Forecast for Tamil Nadu Districts as Northern Interiors Warm
Rain is expected in several parts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
The Nilgiris, Coimbatore and Dindigul are among the 12 districts named in the forecast.
Some places may also have strong winds, and a few hill areas could get heavier rain.
On Monday, showers are expected in seven districts, including Erode and parts of the south.
A weather system over the Gulf of Mannar is helping shape these conditions.
At the same time, northern interior parts of the state may have warmer days than usual.
Their daytime high temperatures could be up to 3°C above normal until next Wednesday.
Rain is likely Sunday in 12 districts, including the Nilgiris, Coimbatore and Dindigul.
An upper-air cyclonic circulation over the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining southern Tamil Nadu coast is influencing conditions.
Moderate rain is forecast Monday in seven districts, including Erode, Kanniyakumari and Tirunelveli.
Heavy rain is possible in the Nilgiris, Theni and Coimbatore district’s hilly areas.
Northern interior Tamil Nadu could see daytime maximum temperatures up to 3°C above normal through next Wednesday.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu residents, particularly in districts named in the weather forecast.
- What
- Rain is forecast in several western and southern districts, while northern interior areas may have above-normal daytime temperatures.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, including western and southern districts and the northern interior.
- When
- Rain is forecast for Sunday and Monday; the temperature warning lasts until next Wednesday. A separate heavy-rain outlook is stated for Friday.
- Why
- An upper-air cyclonic circulation over the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining southern Tamil Nadu coast is influencing weather conditions.
Key facts
- Sunday rain outlook
- 12 districts, including the Nilgiris, Coimbatore and Dindigul
- Monday rain outlook
- Seven districts: the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode, Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Tenkasi
- Heavy-rain areas
- The Nilgiris, Theni and hilly areas of Coimbatore district
- Temperature outlook
- Northern interior Tamil Nadu may reach daytime maximum temperatures 3°C above normal through next Wednesday
- Weather system
- An upper-air cyclonic circulation over the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining southern Tamil Nadu coast
- Circulation altitude
- About 0.9 kilometres above mean sea level
- Possible conditions
- Moderate showers, with heavier rain and strong winds possible in some areas
Sources
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