Heavy Rainfall Alert for Tamil Nadu and Coastal Regions by IMD

TNFS rescues flood victims in Red Hills

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu until December 4, particularly in coastal areas. The state has been grappling with waterlogging and flood-like situations due to recent heavy downpours, with the situation anticipated to worsen further.

Chennai and five other districts in Tamil Nadu are expected to experience rain, thunderstorms, and lightning on Friday, according to the Met Department. Areas likely to be affected include Chengalpattu, Thiruvallur, Nagapattinam, Ramanathapuram, and Kanchipuram.

An orange alert has been issued by the IMD for Coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal due to the anticipated heavy rainfall in these regions. Similarly, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam have also been put on an orange alert for heavy rainfall in the upcoming days.

The IMD has highlighted a low-pressure area over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman Sea, expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm over the Southwest Bay of Bengal by around December 3. This cyclonic storm is predicted to hit the coasts of North Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh on the morning of December 4.

Furthermore, from December 1 to 4, light to moderate rainfall is anticipated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as well as in north Coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, with isolated instances of very heavy rainfall during December 2 to 4. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh may experience light to moderate rainfall, with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over south Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema.

The intermittent heavy rains in Tamil Nadu have resulted in inundation in various parts of Chennai, leading to significant traffic congestion. Districts severely affected include Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Peerkankaranai, Perungalathur, and Chengelpet.