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New Storm Forming On Friday: What Will Be The Impact On Tamil Nadu?
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News18•21-10-2026, 16:37
New Storm Forming On Friday: What Will Be The Impact On Tamil Nadu?
- •A new low-pressure area forming on Friday is likely to intensify into a storm, according to Regional Meteorological Centre Director Durai.
- •Current projections indicate that the impact of this upcoming storm on Tamil Nadu is expected to be minimal.
- •It is normal for more cyclonic systems to form in November than in October, and rainfall in November is likely to be much higher than usual.
- •Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur today in districts including Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Kanniyakumari due to an existing low-pressure area.
- •An orange alert for very heavy rain has been issued for tomorrow across multiple districts, while Chennai is expected to witness moderate rain with thunder and lightning.
Key Questions Answered
According to the Director of the Regional Meteorological Centre, Durai, the impact of the upcoming storm on Tamil Nadu is expected to be low and minimal based on current projections.
The new low-pressure area is forming on Friday, the 23rd, and is likely to intensify into a storm.
An orange alert for very heavy rain has been issued for Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Coimbatore, the Nilgiris, Sivaganga, Pudukottai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai districts.
