WARNING ISSUED: IMD issues Orange alert for 4 districts…, heavy rain warning for Chennai

Rain Alert: The India(BHARAT)n Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for four districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, as a low-pressure area has formed in the Bay of Bengal. The weather department stated that a new low-pressure area has formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal. Now, the natural phenomenon is expected to move gradually towards the west-northwest during the next 24 hours.

Weather Forecast: What Did The Weather Expert Say?

According to Private meteorologist Pradeep John, the low-pressure area, which has melted, doesn’t have strength to form into a storm. The weather department has forecast the possibility of very heavy rain in the 4 districts of Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Thiruvarur, and Nagapattinam today.

Weather Forecast: Heavy Rain Predicted In These Areas

The IMD has predicted that heavy downpour is expected to lash Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram and Villupuram districts. Very heavy rain prediction has been made for Karaikal and heavy rain is expected in Puducherry.

The Meteorological Department stated that there is a possibility of moderate rain with thunder and lightning in Chennai and adjoining areas. Heavy rain can continue on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Heavy to very heavy rain is expected in Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Karaikal districts. Additionally, heavy rain is expected to drench a few places in Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, Villupuram districts and Puducherry.

Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is expected in coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal areas. Heavy to very heavy rain is likely in Kanchipuram, Villupuram, Chengalpattu, Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts. Heavy to very heavy rain is likely in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Thanjavur, Ramanathapuram and Pudukkottai districts.

Following IMD’s warning, the Tamil Nadu government has instructed district collectors to take appropriate precautionary measures.