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Low-Pressure Area Formed: Orange Alert Issued For 3 Districts In Tamil Nadu!
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News18•21-10-2026, 14:34
Low-Pressure Area Formed: Orange Alert Issued For 3 Districts In Tamil Nadu!
- •A low-pressure area has formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal off the coast of Tamil Nadu.
- •An orange alert for very heavy rain has been issued for Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, and Kanniyakumari districts today.
- •Heavy rain accompanied by thunder, lightning, and strong winds is expected in several other districts over the coming days.
- •Chennai is likely to experience generally cloudy skies with moderate rain and thunder in some areas.
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An orange alert for very heavy rain has been issued for the districts of Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, and Kanniyakumari today.
A low-pressure area has formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal off the coast of Tamil Nadu and persists over that region, bringing heavy to very heavy rain accompanied by thunder, lightning, and strong winds.
The sky in Chennai is likely to be generally cloudy today with moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning expected in some parts, while maximum temperatures will hover around 29-30°C and minimum temperatures around 25-26°C.
