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Orange Alert in Tamil Nadu Today: Meteorological Department Issues Warning
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News18•17-10-2026, 14:24
Orange Alert in Tamil Nadu Today: Meteorological Department Issues Warning
- •An atmospheric circulation prevailing over northern Tamil Nadu is expected to bring heavy rainfall to several districts.
- •Chengalpattu district is under an orange alert today with a forecast of heavy to very heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning.
- •Heavy rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at isolated places in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Ranipet, Kanchipuram, and other districts.
- •Chennai city will experience generally cloudy skies with moderate rain and occasional heavy spells over the next two days.
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The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning at one or two places in Chengalpattu district today, prompting an orange alert.
An atmospheric circulation over northern Tamil Nadu and adjoining southern coastal Andhra Pradesh, along with troughs extending from the Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep areas, are causing heavy rainfall.
In Chennai, the maximum temperature is expected to be around 32-33°C, while the minimum temperature is likely to hover around 24-25°C with generally cloudy skies and moderate to occasional heavy rain.
