TN Rain Low Pressure Area Forms Tomorrow, Orange Alert

TN Rain | Low Pressure Area Forms Tomorrow, Orange Alert Issued

The latest TN Rain update indicates that a low-pressure area is expected to form tomorrow, prompting the Meteorological Department to issue an orange alert for six districts in Tamil Nadu today. Residents are advised to stay vigilant as light to heavy rainfall is anticipated across several regions.

According to the Meteorological Department, an atmospheric low-level circulation is currently present over the Kumari Sea and adjacent southwest Bay of Bengal. Coupled with an upper-level circulation over the southeast Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep, a low-pressure system is expected to form near the Kerala-Karnataka coasts by tomorrow, the 18th. Over the next 48 hours, this system may intensify while moving west-northwestward.

Orange Alert: Districts Affected

Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is expected in many locations across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal today. Specifically, heavy to very heavy rainfall may occur in Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, Virudhunagar, and Ramanathapuram districts. Other districts like Madurai, Sivaganga, Theni, Dindigul, Tiruppur, Erode, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, and Karaikal are expected to see heavy rainfall in isolated areas.

Rainfall Forecast for Coming Days

Tomorrow, rainfall is likely to continue in Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Theni, Dindigul, Erode, Salem, Namakkal, and Karur districts with heavy rain at isolated locations. On the day after tomorrow, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Theni, and Tenkasi are forecasted to experience heavy rainfall in select areas, as the low-pressure system moves west-northwest.

Diwali Weather Alert

As Diwali approaches, light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is expected at many locations across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal. Heavy rainfall at isolated places may occur in districts such as Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, and Kanyakumari. Residents are advised to plan celebrations accordingly, keeping safety in mind.

In conclusion, the TN Rain updates highlight that vigilance is crucial over the next few days, as a low-pressure area forms and brings varying intensities of rainfall across Tamil Nadu and adjoining regions. Stay updated with local forecasts and advisories for your district.