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Heavy Rain Alert: Tamil Nadu To Witness Heavy Downpour For Next 3 Days
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News18•08-10-2026, 06:21
Heavy Rain Alert: Tamil Nadu To Witness Heavy Downpour For Next 3 Days
- •The Meteorological Department has stated that heavy rain is likely in Coimbatore and Nilgiris for the next 3 days starting today.
- •A trough of low pressure running over interior Tamil Nadu and south Karnataka is causing thunderstorms and heavy rain in hilly regions.
- •Heavy rainfall is predicted in Coimbatore, Nilgiris, and Theni districts for tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, along with Kanyakumari tomorrow.
- •Moderate rain is expected today in 20 districts including Theni, Tenkasi, Dindigul, Madurai, Salem, Erode, and Tiruppur.
- •Chennai and its suburban areas are likely to experience moderate rain during the evening or night hours today.
Key Questions Answered
Heavy rain with thunder and lightning is expected in the hilly areas of Coimbatore district and Nilgiris starting today, with similar conditions spreading to Theni district tomorrow and the day after. Additionally, heavy rain is expected in Kanyakumari district tomorrow.
The Meteorological Department has predicted the possibility of moderate rain in Chennai and its suburbs during the evening or night hours.
The heavy rainfall is being caused by a trough of low pressure that runs over interior Tamil Nadu and south Karnataka.
