The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts light to moderate rainfall in isolated areas of the Western Ghats and parts of southern Tamil Nadu due to multiple atmospheric systems in the region. These systems include active atmospheric circulations over the southeast Arabian Sea, southeast Bay of Bengal, and the south coastal region of Andhra Pradesh. The combined effect of these systems is expected to bring intermittent rainfall to select regions of southern India.
Districts along the Western Ghats and parts of southern Tamil Nadu are likely to witness light to moderate showers at one or two places during the day. While the weather is expected to remain dry in most parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, isolated areas may experience mist or light fog during early morning or late-night hours. Minimum temperatures are not anticipated to change significantly, although a few places may see a 2 to 3 degrees Celsius drop below normal.
Cold conditions are expected to persist during the night and early morning, especially in inland regions. The Nilgiris district and the Kodaikanal hill ranges of Dindigul district may experience light frost or dew formation during late-night or early-morning hours. Chennai is likely to have partly cloudy weather with light mist or fog in the early morning or late night, with temperatures ranging from 21 to 30 degrees Celsius.
Residents, especially those in hilly and low-lying areas, are advised to be cautious of changing weather conditions, particularly during the early morning. Farmers and commuters are urged to stay informed about local weather updates as temperature and visibility changes may impact daily activities.
