A low-pressure area is expected to form in the southeast Bay of Bengal by 23 November, potentially bringing heavy rainfall to Tamil Nadu’s coastal districts. Authorities are preparing for disruptions, urging residents to stay informed and take precautions.
Published Nov 19, 2024 | 9:22 PM ⚊ Updated Nov 19, 2024 | 9:22 PM
Heavy rain lashes Tamil Nadu
The northeast monsoon intensified in several districts in Tamil Nadu, throwing normal life out of gear and inundating low-lying areas.
Authorities declared a holiday for schools in Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Thoothukudi, and Karaikal to ensure the safety of students on Tuesday, 19 November.
Several roads in these districts were flooded, disrupting vehicular traffic. Residents were advised to avoid unnecessary travel and stay indoors.
Thiruthuraipoondi in Thiruvarur and nearby villages such as Alathambadi, Manalikatchanam, and Ponnirai received continuous rainfall since last night, leading to water stagnation and difficulties in daily activities.
Despite these conditions, schools in Tiruvarur district functioned as usual, prompting parents and students to request a holiday.
The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai has warned of thunderstorms, lightning, and rainfall across various districts till Tuesday midnight.
— Tamilnadu Weather-IMD (@ChennaiRmc) November 19, 2024
Ramanathapuram district was expected to experience moderate thunderstorms and lightning, accompanied by moderate rainfall.
Potential impacts include waterlogging in low-lying areas, slippery roads, and disruptions to traffic movement.
IMD said other districts, including Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, Sivagangai, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Theni, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Kanniyakumari, were likely to witness light thunderstorms and lightning, along with light to moderate rainfall.
Additionally, the Karaikal area in Puducherry, too, has been issued a similar alert. The IMD advised caution and urged residents to monitor the situation closely.
Meteorological observations radar imagery indicated scattered rain activity over Tamil Nadu, with heavier precipitation likely over Ramanathapuram.
The IMD advised residents in the affected districts to take necessary precautions and avoid unnecessary travel during the ongoing adverse weather conditions. Citizens were also encouraged to monitor advisories issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai.
A low-pressure area was expected to form in the southeast Bay of Bengal by 23 November, 2024, likely bringing in more rainfall to coastal districts of Tamil Nadu.
Authorities were preparing for the potential weather impacts, which might include more rainfall and disruptions to normal life.
As the weather conditions continued to evolve, residents in affected areas were urged to take necessary precautions and stay informed through official advisories.
(Edited by Ananya Rao).
