Weather Alert Issued for Tamil Nadu: Heavy Rainfall Predicted in Several Districts

Strategic Insights -

Heavy rainfall and waterlogging are expected in some areas of Tamil Nadu due to low-pressure formation over the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and yellow alerts for several districts, including Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Kanniyakumari, and Theni. Residents can experience traffic congestion and waterlogging in these areas. According to the IMD, low pressure has formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal and is likely to move northwards and intensify further in the next 48 hours. This will lead to widespread rains in Tamil Nadu.

Key Takeaways:

  • The IMD has issued an orange alert for Coimbatore and Nilgiris districts, warning of heavy rainfall and waterlogging.
  • A yellow alert has been issued for several districts, including Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Kanniyakumari, and Theni, predicting light to moderate rainfall.
  • Low-pressure formation over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify further in the next 48 hours, resulting in widespread rains in Tamil Nadu.
  • Residents in affected areas can expect traffic congestion and waterlogging, and are advised to take necessary precautions.
  • The IMD has predicted light rainfall in some areas on May 29, followed by light to moderate rainfall accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms on May 30.
  • Skies are expected to remain cloudy on May 31, with partly cloudy skies predicted on June 1 and June 2.

Statistics:

  • The minimum temperature is expected to be around 29 degrees Celsius on May 28, and 29 degrees Celsius on May 29.
  • The maximum temperature is expected to be around 34 degrees Celsius on May 28, and 36 degrees Celsius on May 29.
  • The humidity is expected to be around 64 per cent on May 28, and 63 per cent on May 29.
  • The wind speed is expected to be around 26 km/h on May 28, and 25 km/h on May 29.
  • The rainfall is predicted in Tamil Nadu due to low-pressure formation over the Bay of Bengal.

Sources:

  • The Regional Meteorological Department
  • The Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.
  • Contify.com