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Heavy Rainfall Forecasted for Southern and Western Tamil Nadu as Monsoon Advances
Tamil Nadu Heavy Rain: Alert For Southern, Western Districts As Monsoon Gains Ground
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall across over 15 districts in southern and western Tamil Nadu as the Southwest monsoon progresses. While these areas prepare for significant rain, northern coastal regions like Chennai will face heatwave-like conditions with high temperatures and humidity.
- 01Heavy rainfall is expected in districts including Nilgiris, Coimbatore, and Madurai, with activity likely continuing until June 7.
- 02Thirumalvadi in Dharmapuri recorded the highest rainfall of 9 cm in the last 24 hours.
- 03Temperatures in Vellore, Tiruttani, and Chennai have exceeded 40 degrees Celsius, with further increases expected.
- 04A yellow alert has been issued for nine districts in Keralam, forecasting heavy rain and thundersqualls.
- 05Delhi experienced its coolest start to June in three years, with a maximum temperature of 36.3 degrees Celsius.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts heavy rainfall across more than 15 districts in southern and western Tamil Nadu as the Southwest monsoon gains momentum. Significant rainfall is expected in districts such as Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, and Madurai, with the rainfall activity likely to persist until June 7. In the last 24 hours, Thirumalvadi in Dharmapuri district recorded the highest rainfall at 9 cm, followed by Okkur in Sivaganga with 8 cm. Meanwhile, northern coastal Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, is anticipated to experience heatwave-like conditions due to high temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the IMD has issued a yellow alert for nine districts in Keralam, forecasting heavy rain and potential thundersqualls. In contrast, Delhi recorded its coolest start to June in three years, with a maximum temperature of 36.3 degrees Celsius, expected to rise as rainfall weakens.
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The forecasted heavy rainfall may lead to localized flooding and disruptions in transportation and daily activities in the affected districts.
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