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Tamil Nadu Weather Office Forecasts Heavy Rain Across 11 Districts
Tamil Nadu’s weather office says many parts of the state may get heavy rain on Saturday.
The Nilgiris and Coimbatore are expected to receive heavy rain through September 22.
Rain may also fall in Chennai and nearby districts.
Some places could have thunderstorms and strong winds.
The rain is linked to a long band of low pressure extending from Maharashtra toward the southeast Arabian Sea.
Short, very heavy bursts could cause water to collect on roads.
People in low-lying areas should stay alert and motorists should drive carefully.
Farmers should protect crops and stored produce from the rain.
Officials are expected to watch for flooding and other emergencies.
The Regional Meteorological Centre forecast heavy rain in 11 Tamil Nadu districts on Saturday, including the Nilgiris and Coimbatore.
A trough extending from Maharashtra to the southeast Arabian Sea is expected to bring widespread rain across the state.
Heavy rain with strong winds is possible in several northern, western and southern districts, while Chennai may receive intermittent showers.
The Nilgiris and Coimbatore could experience heavy rain through September 22, with another spell expected tomorrow.
Authorities advised residents, motorists and farmers to prepare for waterlogging, reduced visibility, thunderstorms and possible localised flooding.
- Who
- The Regional Meteorological Centre, Tamil Nadu residents, district administrations, motorists and farmers.
- What
- A forecast calls for heavy rain in 11 districts, with thunderstorms, gusty winds and possible localised flooding.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, including the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Chennai and several other districts.
- When
- Saturday, with heavy rain expected in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore through September 22 and another spell possible tomorrow.
- Why
- A trough extending from Maharashtra to the southeast Arabian Sea is influencing weather conditions.
Key facts
- Forecast area
- Eleven districts in Tamil Nadu are likely to receive heavy rain on Saturday.
- Heaviest locations
- The Nilgiris and Coimbatore are expected to receive heavy rain through September 22.
- Weather system
- A trough extends from Maharashtra to the southeast Arabian Sea.
- Additional conditions
- Thunderstorms and gusty winds may accompany rain, especially in interior and western districts.
- Urban forecast
- Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu may receive intermittent showers.
- Main risks
- Intense rain could cause waterlogging, reduced visibility, traffic disruption and localised flooding.
- Advice
- Residents should follow official updates, avoid sheltering under trees during thunderstorms, and protect crops and stored produce.
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