Chennai: As Tamil Nadu continues to experience the effects of the Northeast Monsoon, several districts, especially in the Delta and South Coastal regions, are set to receive more rainfall over the next few days. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for 18 districts, with some areas like Tirunelveli Ghats expecting very heavy downpours. Will this weather condition bring heavy rains in Chennai or will city see dry days ahead?
Rain Forecast for Delta and South Coastal Regions
According to the RMC’s forecast, districts such as Kanyakumari, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Ramanathapuram, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Theni, and Dindigul are likely to receive heavy rains over the weekend. Other districts on alert include Sivaganga, Pudukottai, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Cuddalore, Villupuram, and Chengalpattu. These regions can expect thunderstorms and lightning along with the rainfall.
However, Chennai and the northern coastal districts like Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram are predicted to stay dry until November 22, after which moderate to heavy rains are expected. For the rest of the state, normal to below-normal rainfall is likely from November 22 to 28.
Chennai Weather Outlook
In Chennai, weather conditions are set to be partly cloudy with moderate showers expected in some areas during the evening and nighttime. Over the next few days, the temperature in Chennai will hover around 33-34 degrees Celsius during the day and 25-26 degrees Celsius at night. Light rain is anticipated in the city on November 22 and 23, while the days leading up to that will likely remain dry.
Here's the detailed forecast for the coming days:
– Day 2 (18 Nov): Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms in some areas.
– Day 3 (19 Nov): Partly cloudy, no significant rainfall.
– Days 4-5 (20-21 Nov): Partly cloudy, dry weather.
– Days 6-7 (22-23 Nov): Light rain expected in some areas.