Tamil Nadu weather today: Heavy rainfall alert for 7 districts including Cuddalore, Delta region
Tamil Nadu weather report | Heavy rain is likely at one or two places in Cuddalore, Ariyalur, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Pudukkottai districts, and in the Karaikal region.
Chennai: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall at one or two places in seven districts of Tamil Nadu—Cuddalore, Ariyalur, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Pudukkottai—as well as in Karaikal today. A lower-level atmospheric circulation over South Coastal Tamil Nadu and the adjoining Gulf of Mannar is driving the wet weather.
Tamil Nadu weather report
According to the IMD, light to moderate rain is likely at a few places across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal regions on Monday, with the heavy rain alert concentrated in the northern coastal and delta districts.
The weather department predicts moderate rain at a few places in South Tamil Nadu and isolated showers in North Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, January 13. This marks a return of wet conditions after a relatively dry spell through much of December.
Chennai Weather
In Chennai, the sky will be generally cloudy with light to moderate rain likely in some areas. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 25–26°C, with a minimum of 22–23°C. Private forecaster Pradeep John noted that cool winds and light rain will continue in the city, and rainfall is also likely in interior districts and the Kongu region over the next two days. "From Monday and Tuesday the rains will move into interior parts of Tamil Nadu and Kongu belt will get rains. From Wednesday complete break in rains across Tamil Nadu," he said.