Tamil Nadu Braces for Heavy Rainfall: Northern Districts and Western Ghats Under Watch Until October 10

Prepare for a significant change in weather patterns across Tamil Nadu! The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has issued a crucial forecast, predicting heavy rainfall for the northern districts and parts of the Western Ghats from today, October 5, extending all the way through to October 10.

This weather event is primarily triggered by the formation of a low-pressure area over the west-central Bay of Bengal, which is currently making its presence felt.

While residents in the capital, Chennai, can anticipate light to moderate rainfall, the intensity will be far greater in other regions.

Specifically, districts like Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukottai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Tirupur, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Karur, Namakkal, Salem, Tiruchi, and Perambalur are on alert for moderate to heavy showers.

However, the forecast indicates particularly heavy to very heavy rainfall for Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Vellore, Tirupattur, Ranipet, and Tiruvannamalai districts.

The RMC's detailed forecast suggests that on October 5, districts such as Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Vellore, Tirupattur, Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukottai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Thenkasi, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, and the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tirupur districts are expected to experience heavy rain.

Moving into October 6, the forecast remains consistent for Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Vellore, Tirupattur, Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukottai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Thenkasi, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, and the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tirupur districts, all set to receive heavy rainfall.

From October 7 to 10, districts including Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Vellore, Tirupattur, Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukottai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Thenkasi, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, and the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tirupur districts are expected to continue experiencing heavy rain.

This widespread spell of wet weather underscores the need for residents and authorities to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.

Looking at the recent past, the RMC also provided data on rainfall recorded in the past 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. on October 4. The highest rainfall was recorded at Valparai in Coimbatore, which received a significant 7 cm.

Other notable figures include Devala in Nilgiris with 6 cm, Palayamkottai in Tirunelveli with 5 cm, and Kodaikanal in Dindigul with 4 cm. Several other areas reported rainfall ranging from 1 cm to 3 cm, indicating the pre-existing moisture in the atmosphere leading up to this forecast.

This extended period of heavy rain could lead to localized flooding, disruptions to daily life, and potential impacts on agriculture.

Residents are advised to monitor official weather advisories, secure belongings, and avoid unnecessary travel, especially in the most affected areas, as the low-pressure system brings its full force to Tamil Nadu over the coming days.