The India Meteorological Department ( IMD) has issued an orange alert for Chennai and nearby districts Kancheepuram, Chengalpet, and Tiruvallur on October 15, predicting heavy to very heavy rain between 6 cm and 20 cm, TOI reported.
A yellow alert has been issued for Chennai and its suburbs for October 14 and 16, with an expected rainfall of 6 cm to 12 cm.
Met officials suggest a developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal could cause rainfall across several districts this week.
"For the next 48 hours, the city and the suburbs may receive moderate intensity rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning over some areas. Sky condition is likely to be partly cloudy. Maximum temperature is likely to be at 32°C-33°C and minimum temperature likely to be 25°C-26°C,” an IMD bulletin stated.
Currently, there are two cyclonic circulations, one over the south Tamil Nadu coast and another over the southwest Bay of Bengal. Meteorologists believe that the latter might develop into a low-pressure area and move along the Tamil Nadu coast, potentially leading to heavy rain.
On October 14, heavy rain is expected in districts such as Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Kancheepuram, Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kallakurichi, Tiruvannamalai, Ariyalur, Chengalpet, and Mayiladuthurai. Rainfall may intensify on October 15, especially in Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpet.
The downpour may continue on October 16 with heavy rain expected in the ghat areas of Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Erode, Dharmapuri, Tirupattur, Kancheepuram, Chennai, Krishnagiri, Salem, and Tiruvannamalai.
Chennai has recently experienced light rain spells, helping to lower the day temperatures. Rain gauges recorded 1 cm each in Nungambakkam and Meenambakkam. Day temperatures after nighttime rain were recorded at 32.1°C in Nungambakkam and 31.4°C in Meenambakkam, which are below the average temperature.
Tamil Nadu government prepares for downpour
Tamil Nadu government has set up an integrated command centre in preparation for heavy rainfall predicted by the Meteorological Department, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said Sunday.
After visiting the center, he announced the '1913' helpline, available 24/7, and encouraged the public to download the TN ALERT app for updates on rainfall.
With some areas expected to receive over 20 cm of rain starting October 15, the government is prioritizing the protection of lives and property. Around 150 officers will manage the helpline, and the government will share rain-related information on social media.
Additionally, 13,000 volunteers and 100 motor pumps have been deployed for flood relief, with relief camps set up across Chennai.
Most stormwater drainage work has been completed, and 356 pumping stations are equipped with backup generators. Super sucker and jet rodding machines are also on standby.
(With inputs from TOI and PTI)
A yellow alert has been issued for Chennai and its suburbs for October 14 and 16, with an expected rainfall of 6 cm to 12 cm.
Met officials suggest a developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal could cause rainfall across several districts this week.
"For the next 48 hours, the city and the suburbs may receive moderate intensity rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning over some areas. Sky condition is likely to be partly cloudy. Maximum temperature is likely to be at 32°C-33°C and minimum temperature likely to be 25°C-26°C,” an IMD bulletin stated.
Currently, there are two cyclonic circulations, one over the south Tamil Nadu coast and another over the southwest Bay of Bengal. Meteorologists believe that the latter might develop into a low-pressure area and move along the Tamil Nadu coast, potentially leading to heavy rain.
On October 14, heavy rain is expected in districts such as Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Kancheepuram, Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kallakurichi, Tiruvannamalai, Ariyalur, Chengalpet, and Mayiladuthurai. Rainfall may intensify on October 15, especially in Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpet.
The downpour may continue on October 16 with heavy rain expected in the ghat areas of Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Erode, Dharmapuri, Tirupattur, Kancheepuram, Chennai, Krishnagiri, Salem, and Tiruvannamalai.
Chennai has recently experienced light rain spells, helping to lower the day temperatures. Rain gauges recorded 1 cm each in Nungambakkam and Meenambakkam. Day temperatures after nighttime rain were recorded at 32.1°C in Nungambakkam and 31.4°C in Meenambakkam, which are below the average temperature.
Tamil Nadu government prepares for downpour
Tamil Nadu government has set up an integrated command centre in preparation for heavy rainfall predicted by the Meteorological Department, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said Sunday.
After visiting the center, he announced the '1913' helpline, available 24/7, and encouraged the public to download the TN ALERT app for updates on rainfall.
With some areas expected to receive over 20 cm of rain starting October 15, the government is prioritizing the protection of lives and property. Around 150 officers will manage the helpline, and the government will share rain-related information on social media.
Additionally, 13,000 volunteers and 100 motor pumps have been deployed for flood relief, with relief camps set up across Chennai.
Most stormwater drainage work has been completed, and 356 pumping stations are equipped with backup generators. Super sucker and jet rodding machines are also on standby.
(With inputs from TOI and PTI)
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