Tamil Nadu: Yellow alert for heavy rain in 11 districts

Tamil Nadu: Tamil Nadu is expected to experience a significant change in weather on Thursday (May 28). The Chennai Meteorological Department has issued a ‘yellow’ warning for heavy rainfall for 11 districts in the state. These districts include the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tirupur, Dindigul, Theni, Vellore, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Salem, and Erode. According to the department, heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds may occur at one or two locations in these areas.

A press release issued by the Meteorological Department on Wednesday stated that a low pressure area is currently active over northern Tamil Nadu and surrounding areas. Another low pressure area is also present over the southeast Arabian Sea and surrounding areas. Additionally, low pressure conditions persist over the east-central and southeast Bay of Bengal. These weather systems are contributing to increased rainfall activity in the state.

According to the Meteorological Department, light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms is expected at many places in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal regions from Thursday (May 28) to June 2. The weather may become more active in some areas, with lightning and strong winds.

The weather is particularly likely to be more severe in 11 districts on May 28, where heavy rain, accompanied by strong winds and lightning, is expected. The department has advised people to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel, especially in areas where a yellow alert has been issued.

The capital, Chennai, and Puducherry are also expected to experience partly cloudy skies. While the likelihood of heavy rain in these two cities is currently low, light rain or drizzle is possible.

According to weather experts, the currently active low-pressure systems are impacting monsoon activity, causing unstable weather in many parts of South India. The situation is being continuously monitored in the coming days, and further warnings may be issued as needed.

The state administration and disaster management department have also issued an alert and have begun preparations to deal with waterlogging in low-lying areas.