Heavy Rain Expected in Six Tamil Nadu Districts Today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy rain today in six districts of Tamil Nadu. These include:

• Coimbatore
• Nilgiris
• Tirunelveli
• Theni
• Tenkasi
• Kanyakumari

In the past 24 hours, the highest rainfall recorded in Tamil Nadu was 13 cm at Chinnakallar in Coimbatore district. Other notable rainfalls include:

• 12 cm each at Nalumukku and Ootu in Tirunelveli district and Valparai in Coimbatore district
• 11 cm at Avalanche in Nilgiris district
• 10 cm each at Cinchona (Coimbatore), Kakachi (Tirunelveli), and Upper Bhavani (Nilgiris)

This rainfall activity is influenced by a deep depression that formed in the northwest Bay of Bengal and recently crossed the West Bengal and Bangladesh coast. This weather system is expected to bring moderate to heavy rain to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal regions until June 5.

In addition to the heavy rain warnings, Chennai and its suburbs are expected to experience cloudy skies with a maximum temperature around 37°C today. Residents are advised to prepare accordingly for the changing weather.

The Tamil Nadu government and local authorities continue to monitor the situation closely. Citizens are urged to:

• Stay updated with official weather reports
• Avoid traveling through flood-prone or low-lying areas
• Take precautions to prevent water-related accidents
• Be cautious of possible landslides in hilly regions

With the monsoon season strengthening, preparedness and awareness remain key to ensuring safety during this period of heavy rainfall.