There seems to be no relief for Tamil Nadu and the capital Chennai – which has been experiencing rain for the past few days – as the India Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning. A yellow warning has been issued due to rain. The IMD warned of slippery roads, waterlogging and potential traffic disruption.
Rain is likely at isolated places over Chengalpattu, Chennai, Cuddalore, Kanchipuram, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thiruvallur and Viluppuram districts of Tamil Nadu as well as Puducherry and Karaikal areas.
Light rain is also expected in Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Coimbatore and Ramanathapuram districts of Tamil Nadu.
The forecast further suggests that the weather may deteriorate over the weekend.
Are schools closed in Chennai?
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether schools will remain closed today. Parents and students are encouraged to stay in touch with their schools for updates.
What is the weather forecast for the weekend?
Rainy conditions are expected to persist in Tamil Nadu till the weekend. According to the IMD, heavy rain is likely at isolated places in Mayiladuthurai and Cuddalore districts on Thursday.
By Friday, cloud cover is expected to increase and “heavy rain may occur at isolated places over Mayiladuthurai, Cuddalore, Villuppuram, Chengalpattu and Nagapattinam districts and Puducherry and Karaikal districts”, the IMD said.
In which districts can it rain heavily this weekend?
Several constituencies – including Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Chennai, Villuppuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Ariyalur, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumar and heavy runli are likely on Saturday and Sunday. Heavy rain is also expected in Puducherry and Karaikal regions.
Is a new weather system developing over the Bay of Bengal?
A cyclonic circulation remains active over southwest Bay of Bengal and its adjoining areas, extending up to 3.1 km above sea level. According to the IMD, a low pressure area (LPA) is expected to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal around November 22.
The system is likely to move west-northwest and intensify into a depression over central parts of South Bay of Bengal by November 24.
