Chennai had recently witnessed very heavy rainfall owing to Cyclone Fengal. (File Photo/PTI)As heavy rain continued to lash Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, schools in multiple areas of the region have been shut. Puducherry Education Minister Namachivayam announced the closure of all schools and colleges in Puducherry and Karaikal on Friday. Similarly, Madurai District Collector M C Sangeetha has declared a holiday for all schools in the district on Friday, citing the persistent downpour.
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What is the current forecast? According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rainfall is likely to continue in several areas of Tamil Nadu, including Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, and Kanyakumari. In Chennai, the sky is expected to remain partly cloudy with light rain in some areas.
The IMD has issued yellow alerts for several districts in Tamil Nadu, signalling moderate to heavy rainfall in the region. The weather agency has forecasted that the rains will continue until December 16. ‘Yellow’ alert has been issued for parts of Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Theni, Madurai, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga and Kanyakumari districts of Tamilnadu due to the ongoing rain predictions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Kerala over the next few days. An 'orange' alert has been issued for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Pathanamthitta districts on Friday, with expectations of extremely heavy rainfall.
The heavy rains have also caused significant waterlogging in parts of the Chennai Metropolitan Area. Tambaram and T Nagar have been particularly affected, with severe waterlogging reported in T Nagar following Thursday’s downpour.
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According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rainfall is likely to continue in several areas of Tamil Nadu, including Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, and Kanyakumari. In Chennai, the sky is expected to remain partly cloudy with light rain in some areas.
As heavy rain continued to lash Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, schools in multiple areas of the region have been shut. Puducherry Education Minister Namachivayam announced the closure of all schools and colleges in Puducherry and Karaikal on Friday. Similarly, Madurai District Collector M C Sangeetha has declared a holiday for all schools in the district on Friday, citing the persistent downpour.
Fishermen are advised not to venture into along and off Sri Lanka coast on 12th; Comorin area on 12th & 13th; Southwest Bay of Bengal on 12th & 16th; Tamil Nadu coasts on 12th & 13th; along and off Kerala coasts during 12th-14th; Gulf of Mannar on 13th & 14th; Southeast Bay of Bengal on 15th & 16th; south Andaman Sea during 14th-16th December.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall, with extremely heavy falls at isolated places, is very likely in Tamil Nadu and Karaikal on December 12th, with isolated heavy rainfall also expected on December 13th, 16th, and 18th. Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places is also predicted for December 17th.
Parts of Tiruvannamalai district received rainfall as devotees, braving the incessant downpour, arrived at the Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple ahead of the 'Karthigai Deepam Festival' to offer prayers.
On weather update, Deputy Director General of Meteorological Department, Balachandran said, "In the last 24 hours, Tamil Nadu experienced significant rainfall with 72 places recording heavy rainfall and 4 places receiving very heavy rainfall...In the next 24 hours, the system is expected to move westward, leading to moderate rainfall across many areas. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely along the coastal regions from Thiruvallur to Kanyakumari, with extreme rainfall expected in Theni, Tirunelveli, and Tuticorin districts... fishermen are advised not to venture into the Tamil Nadu coast, the Gulf of Mannar, and surrounding areas due to the adverse weather conditions over the next 48 hours."
On cyclone observations and progress, he said, "The system initially moved from the southeast to the northwest over Sri Lanka, causing heavy rainfall. As it approached Tamil Nadu, a slight northeastward shift in its trajectory allowed it to gain more energy, intensifying the system before landfall near Puducherry."
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate thunderstorms and lightning accompanied by moderate rain with intense spells of heavy rain in districts such as Thiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Thiruvannamalai, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Ariyalur, Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, and Tenkasi in Tamil Nadu.
Light thunderstorms and lightning with light to moderate rain are predicted over Ranipettai, Vellore, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Salem, Kallakurichi, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Namakkal, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Karur, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Sivagangai, Pudukottai, Thiruvarur, and Nagapattinam districts of Tamil Nadu, as well as Puducherry and Karaikal.
The expected impact includes waterlogging in some areas, slippery roads leading to traffic disruptions, and minor structural damage caused by unsecured objects due to strong winds.
Following heavy rainfall warning issued by the IMD, six NDRF teams have been alerted to swing into rescue and relief activity in case of emergency, the government said. It also urged the people in the low-lying areas in the state to remain vigilant and take appropriate action.
Overnight rains lashed Chennai and the neighbouring Tiruvallur, Chengelpet and Kancheepuram, besides Villupuram and some areas in the Cauvery delta region.
Authorities have declared a day's holiday for schools in districts, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengelpet, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Ramanathapuram, Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai and Cuddalore.
The regional weather office has forecast more spells of rain in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengelpet and Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur districts in the state, besides the neighbouring union territory Puducherry.
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Heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu has led to disruption in daily life, causing water-logging and traffic snarls in several districts.
Heavy rainfall warning for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. (RMC)
According to RMC, Ocean current alert has been issued in Chennai, Kanchipuram, and Tiruvallur, on Thursday, following heavy rainfall. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the above sea areas.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for four districts in Kerala—Kollam, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur—on Thursday, signaling the possibility of very heavy rainfall (ranging from 6 cm to 20 cm). Additionally, a yellow alert has been issued for eight other districts, indicating heavy rainfall of 6 to 11 cm.
The IMD forecasted light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms in various parts of the state over the next five days, with the possibility of very heavy rainfall on Thursday itself. (PTI input)
RMC Chennai - Nowcast Rain alert valid for next two hours
An orange alert has been issued for parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, and Mahe, while a yellow alert has been issued for Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema, and South Interior Karnataka amid rain predictions.
The minimum and maximum temperatures for Chennai are expected to be 24.68 degree Celsius and 27.61 degree Celsius, respectively, and the humidity in the city stood at 80 per cent.
The IMD has also issued a heavy rainfall warning in Puducherry and Karaikal for December 14, 16 and 17. A moderate to heavy rainfall alert has also been issued for Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The government of Tamil Nadu has ordered schools to be shut in Chennai, Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur and other cities on Thursday owing to a heavy rainfall warning put out by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
IMD has predicted that moderate to heavy rainfall will continue across multiple districts of Tamil Nadu for the next 24 hours. Owing to the heavy rainfall, schools have been closed in 11 cities — Chennai, Villupuram, Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Ramanathapuram, Thiruvarur, Ranipet and Tiruvallur.
IMD in its forecast issued orange and yellow alerts for multiple districts in Tamil Nadu, warning of moderate to heavy rainfall today. In its alert, the weather agency said that the rains in Tamil Nadu may continue till December 16.
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