The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall in several parts of Tamil Nadu on Saturday due to prevailing atmospheric conditions associated with the northeast monsoon.
An atmospheric trough extending from the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Kerala regions towards south interior Karnataka is influencing weather conditions across the State.
Madurai, Theni and Dindigul districts are likely to receive heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds at isolated places today.
Moderate rainfall is expected at a few places in Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Pudukkottai, Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari, Coimbatore and Nilgiris districts.
On Sunday, heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds is likely at isolated places in Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari districts, as well as Karaikal.
Moderate rainfall is also likely in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and neighbouring areas.
Meanwhile, a fresh low-pressure area is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal on November 13. Following its formation, northeast monsoon activity is likely to intensify over Tamil Nadu.
Moderate rain forecast in 17 Tamil Nadu districts today
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