The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted heavy rainfall with strong winds in five districts of Tamil Nadu on Saturday. Moderate rain is also expected in various parts of the State, Puducherry, and Karaikal over the next week. An atmospheric trough stretching from East Vidarbha to Tamil Nadu through Telangana and Andhra Pradesh is contributing to the weather conditions.
The prevailing weather system is likely to increase rainfall activity across Tamil Nadu in the upcoming days. The RMC has issued a heavy rain warning for Nilgiris, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, and Krishnagiri districts on Saturday, where intense showers and gusty winds are anticipated. Additionally, moderate rainfall with strong winds is expected in isolated areas of the Western Ghats districts, the Cauvery delta region, and parts of north Tamil Nadu.
Residents in vulnerable regions are advised to stay cautious, especially in areas prone to waterlogging and landslides. The meteorological center forecasts heavy rain on Saturday in the hilly regions of Tirunelveli district and in Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Dindigul, Theni, and Kanniyakumari districts, owing to favorable atmospheric conditions.
In Chennai, the sky is expected to be mostly cloudy with a chance of light to moderate rain in some parts of the city. While no major disruptions are expected in the State capital, intermittent showers may provide temporary relief from the prevailing humidity. This weather pattern is part of a broader monsoon-related system affecting southern India, with sustained rainfall expected over Tamil Nadu due to the atmospheric trough and associated moisture incursion.
Temperatures in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal are likely to remain near normal in the coming week, with no significant rise in daytime temperatures predicted. Cloud cover and periodic rainfall are expected to maintain relatively comfortable conditions across most regions. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and urge the public to follow official weather updates and advisories from the meteorological department.
