Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Tamil Nadu Rain Forecast Intensifies In Several Districts
Weather officials expect moderate rain in many parts of Tamil Nadu on Monday.
Chennai could get rain with thunder and lightning in the evening or at night.
Some places may stay dry earlier in the day before conditions change.
Erode, Namakkal and Madurai may get heavier rain on Tuesday.
Thunderstorms could also bring lightning and strong winds.
On Wednesday, the heaviest rain is expected in several northwestern and hill districts.
The Nilgiris and Coimbatore are likely to receive heavy rain on October 1.
People should avoid trees and exposed electrical installations during thunderstorms.
Travellers should check later weather updates because storm timing and location can change.
Moderate rain is forecast across northern, central and southern Tamil Nadu on Monday.
Chennai may receive light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning on Monday evening or night.
Erode, Namakkal and Madurai are expected to receive heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds on Tuesday, September 29.
Heavy rain is forecast in the Nilgiris, Salem, Erode, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri on Wednesday.
Heavy rain is likely in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore on October 1, with residents advised to follow updated bulletins.
- Who
- The Chennai Regional Meteorological Centre issued the forecast and safety advice.
- What
- Moderate rain is forecast across parts of Tamil Nadu, followed by heavy rain in selected districts.
- When
- From Monday through October 1; Tuesday is identified as September 29.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Erode, Namakkal, Madurai, the Nilgiris and Coimbatore.
- Why
- The weather centre expects changing conditions, with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds possible in some areas.
- Monday outlook
- Moderate rain is forecast in several northern, central and southern Tamil Nadu districts.
- Chennai
- Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is possible Monday evening or night.
- Tuesday
- Heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds are forecast for Erode, Namakkal and Madurai.
- Wednesday
- Heavy rain is forecast for the Nilgiris, Salem, Erode, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri.
- October 1
- Heavy rain is likely in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts.
- Safety advice
- Residents should avoid sheltering beneath trees or standing near exposed electrical installations during thunderstorms.
- Forecast limitation
- The forecast gives no district-level rainfall totals, and conditions may vary between towns, rural areas and hills.