Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Tamil Nadu on High Alert for Heavy Rains
A new weather system in the Bay of Bengal is getting stronger and might bring lots of rain to Tamil Nadu, India.
The government is warning people to be careful.
Fishermen are told to stay on land until November 28 because the sea will be rough.
Some areas like Tirunelveli and Tenkasi are expected to get very heavy rain.
The government has sent teams to help people in case of emergencies.
Everyone is being told to follow the instructions from local officials to stay safe.
A low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a depression within 48 hours.
The system is likely to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, particularly in Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, Villupuram, Kanniyakumari, Ramanathapuram, Kanchipuram, and Tiruvallu districts.
The Tamil Nadu government has deployed SDRF teams for emergency rescue and relief operations in affected districts.
Fishermen have been advised to stay off the sea till November 28 due to rough conditions.
The IMD has issued orange alerts for Tenkasi and Tirunelveli, with extremely heavy rain expected in hilly regions.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu government, India Meteorological Department (IMD), Fishermen, Residents in vulnerable areas
- What
- A low-pressure system intensifying into a depression in the Bay of Bengal, threatening heavy rains in Tamil Nadu
- When
- Expected to intensify within 48 hours, with heavy rains from November 25 to 30
- Where
- Bay of Bengal, adjoining Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu coast, particularly Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, Villupuram, Kanniyakumari, Ramanathapuram, Kanchipuram, Tiruvallu
- Why
- The system is formed under the influence of the upper cyclonic circulation in the Comorin area and its neighbourhood, and is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall
- System Type
- Low-pressure system intensifying into a depression
- Location
- Bay of Bengal, adjoining Sri Lanka
- Expected Movement
- North-northwestwards
- Expected Intensification
- Within 48 hours
- Affected Districts
- Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, Villupuram, Kanniyakumari, Ramanathapuram, Kanchipuram, Tiruvallu
- Fishermen Advisory
- Stay off till November 28
- Alert Level
- Orange alert for Tenkasi and Tirunelveli
- Expected Rainfall
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next few days
