The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai has predicted widespread rainfall in Tamil Nadu over the next five days, with heavy rain expected in various districts as conditions become more favorable for the Southwest Monsoon’s arrival. The monsoon is anticipated to progress into Kerala within the next three to four days, supported by a cyclonic circulation over the southeast Arabian Sea and adjacent south Kerala at altitudes of 3.1 km to 5.8 km above sea level.
The weather department has issued a warning for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph in at least 16 districts on Monday. Districts such as Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Theni, Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Namakkal, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, and Tiruvannamalai are likely to be affected. Additionally, isolated areas across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal may experience light to moderate rain with thunderstorms.
Similar weather conditions are expected to persist on June 1 and June 2, with heavy rain projected in the western and northern districts. From June 2 to June 4, rainfall activity is set to intensify further in parts of western Tamil Nadu, including districts like Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Theni, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, and Tiruvannamalai. Hilly regions of Tirunelveli, along with Tenkasi and Kanyakumari districts, are also likely to receive heavy showers.
On June 4, heavy rain is expected over districts such as Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Dindigul, Theni, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, and Kanyakumari. While rainfall activity may slightly ease on June 5 and June 6, light to moderate showers are anticipated to continue across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal. The RMC has additionally issued a marine warning, indicating strong winds along the Tamil Nadu coast, Gulf of Mannar, and Comorin Sea between May 31 and June 4. Fishermen are advised to be cautious and avoid venturing into the affected sea areas during this period.
