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New System in Bay of Bengal: IMD Alerts 21 Tamil Nadu Districts for Heavy Rain
- •A low-pressure area over the North Andaman Sea is set to bring heavy rainfall to 21 districts in Tamil Nadu.
- •Districts like Nilgiris, Coimbatore, and Dharmapuri are among those expected to receive heavy rain.
- •Chennai is also forecast to experience light to moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning.
- •The rainfall is anticipated to provide relief from the humid heat in northern coastal areas.
- •Authorities advise vigilance for residents in low-lying areas and caution for motorists due to potential waterlogging.
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The Regional Meteorological Centre predicted heavy rainfall in 21 districts of Tamil Nadu, including Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Dindigul, Pudukkottai, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Kallakurichi, Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai, Sivaganga, Thanjavur, Madurai, Cuddalore, Tirupattur, Vellore, and Tiruchirappalli districts.
The sudden weather shift and heavy rainfall are being caused by a low-pressure area that has formed over the North Andaman Sea, affecting weather conditions across the region.
Chennai is likely to experience light to moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning, while moderate rain is forecast for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, and Ranipet districts on September 23 and 24.
