The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Chennai has forecast heavy rainfall in 10 districts across Tamil Nadu on Diwali, which falls on November 8. According to the weather bureau, the districts expected to experience heavy downpours include Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore, Theni, Dindigul, and Kanyakumari, along with the Karaikal region.
IMD scientist V.R. Durai stated that the recent rainfall activity was influenced by atmospheric circulations over southern Tamil Nadu and the Lakshadweep region. Over the past 24 hours, Erode district's Thalavadi recorded the highest rainfall in the state at 9 cm.
For today, November 4, heavy rain is expected in Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Ramanathapuram, Pudukkottai, Sivaganga, and Thanjavur. Meanwhile, moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is anticipated in the Western Ghats, parts of northern Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal. Other southern regions are likely to see light to moderate showers.
Looking ahead to November 5, the forecast indicates heavy rain in Theni, Dindigul, and Madurai. On November 6, the alert for heavy rain expands to include seven districts: Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Pudukkottai, and Sivaganga. By November 7, heavy rainfall is expected to persist in Madurai, Theni, and Dindigul.
Following the Diwali holiday, moderate rainfall is expected across southern Tamil Nadu, the delta districts, and Karaikal on November 9. By November 10, this activity is forecast to continue in the southern coastal areas and delta districts, with light to moderate rain likely in other parts of the state and Puducherry.
For Chennai and its suburbs, the weather is expected to remain partly cloudy on November 4 and 5, with light to moderate rain likely in some parts of the city.
