Stories
Two Low-Pressure Areas Likely Soon: Meteorological Department Predicts Heavy Rains
N
News18•16-10-2026, 07:04
Two Low-Pressure Areas Likely Soon: Meteorological Department Predicts Heavy Rains
- •Chennai Meteorological Centre Director V.R. Durai stated that the northeast monsoon will be normal in Tamil Nadu, with southern districts expecting higher rainfall than northern districts.
- •The India Meteorological Department has warned that two low-pressure areas are likely to form simultaneously in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea by the end of this month.
- •An orange alert for heavy to very heavy rain has been issued today for the districts of Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Dindigul, Tenkasi, and Madurai.
- •Heavy rainfall is expected tomorrow in several districts including Chennai, Thiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, and neighboring regions.
Key Questions Answered
The northeast monsoon has set in over Tamil Nadu and is expected to be at a normal level. The Meteorological Centre Director V.R. Durai noted that rainfall in the southern districts will be higher than normal compared to the northern districts.
The southwest monsoon has completely withdrawn from the country, recording a 21 percent deficit compared to previous years. This made it one of the lowest in recent years.
The India Meteorological Department has warned that a cyclonic circulation will form in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, which is likely to intensify into two low-pressure areas simultaneously by the end of the month.
