CHENNAI WEATHER: HEAVY RAIN IN CITY FROM NOV 13-15, YELLOW ALERT ISSUED FOR 21 TAMIL NADU DISTRICTS | CHECK ADVISORY, FORECAST
Chennai Weather: Multiple Tamil Nadu districts along with Chennai will receive heavy rain between November 13-15 as the northeast monsoon becomes active over the state. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for Tamil Nadu till November 15. On Tuesday, heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, and Ramanathapuram districts.
Under the influence of a cyclonic circulation prevailing over southwest Bay of Bengal, a low-pressure area is likely to form in the region in the next 36 hours. The system is likely to trigger intense monsoon spell over coastal districts of Tamil Nadu from November 12 (Tuesday).
Tamil Nadu Weather Forecast
After the low-pressure area is formed over Bay of Bengal, heavy rainfall is likely to occur over Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Ranipet, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Kallakurichi, Thoothukudi, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Theni, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, and Kanniyakumari from November 13 to 15, according to the RMC forecast.
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As per extended range predictions using dynamical models, near-normal to slightly above-normal rainfall is very likely over coastal districts of Tamil Nadu. The rest of the State might receive below-normal rainfall till November 14. From November 15 to 21, above-normal rainfall activity is likely to occur across Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Weather: Advisory For Fishermen
The weather department has advised fishermen in Tamil Nadu not to venture into the sea till Sunday, November 17. Squally weather with wind speed reaching 35 kmph to 45 kmph gusting to 55 kmph is likely to prevail over north and south Tamil Nadu coast, Gulf of Mannar and adjoining Comorin area, the officials added.
City-based weather blogger Pradeep John stated that after a break, the active phase of northeast monsoon is likely to pick up in the State. Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpattu will start to get intense monsoon spells, while other parts of Tamil Nadu will receive rains after that, he added.