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Orange Alert Issued For 6 Districts In Tamil Nadu Today
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News18•17-10-2026, 06:39
Orange Alert Issued For 6 Districts In Tamil Nadu Today
- •Widespread rainfall is occurring across various districts following the onset of the Northeast monsoon in Tamil Nadu.
- •An orange alert for heavy to very heavy rain has been issued today for 6 districts including Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Villupuram, Nilgiris, and Coimbatore.
- •Heavy rain is predicted today in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Nellai, Kanyakumari, and several other districts.
- •Strong winds accompanied by heavy rain are expected in Ramanathapuram, Trichy, Namakkal, Cuddalore, Karur, Perambalur, and Ariyalur.
- •The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rain in Nilgiris district tomorrow, along with heavy rain in Coimbatore, Erode, Namakkal, Ranipet, Tiruvallur, and Tirupattur.
Key Questions Answered
An orange alert for heavy to very heavy rain has been issued for six districts in Tamil Nadu: Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Villupuram, the Nilgiris, and Coimbatore.
The widespread rain and heavy downpours are driven by an atmospheric circulation prevailing over the Tamil Nadu region following the onset of the Northeast monsoon.
Chennai is predicted to experience heavy rain today, while moderate rain accompanied by strong winds is expected in other parts of Tamil Nadu.
