Tamil Nadu: Rains reported in parts of Chennai. MET says possibility of heavy rains in some areas

ANI April 5, 2025 201 views

The India Meteorological Department has issued rainfall warnings for multiple districts in Tamil Nadu, with Chennai experiencing initial showers. Regions like Tiruppur, Kanyakumari, and Coimbatore are experiencing varying levels of precipitation, ranging from light to moderate rainfall. Municipal corporations are on standby to manage potential water logging and traffic disruptions. Temperature variations have been noted across southern states, with most areas experiencing below-normal maximum temperatures.

"Rain conditions likely to affect several districts with possible waterlogging" - Chennai Meteorological Department
Chennai, April 5: The downpour has started in parts of Chennai, with motorists seeking shelter and people walking with umbrellas in the Tambaram area of the metro.

Key Points

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IMD predicts rain in multiple Tamil Nadu districts

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Tiruppur and Kanyakumari experience significant rainfall

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Temperature drops observed across southern regions

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Municipal teams preparing for water drainage

Earlier today, the regional centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Chennai issued warnings for rain, light thunderstorms, and lightning in a few districts of Tamil Nadu.

It predicted that light to moderate rain would likely fall at one or two places today over the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, and Nagapattinam districts of Tamil Nadu and the Karaikal area.

According to the regional meteorological centre, the weather conditions will likely cause waterlogging and slippery roads in some areas, and rains may also affect traffic.

As of 1:00 PM today, the IMD has predicted light to moderate rain, which is likely to affect several districts of Tamil Nadu, including Theni, Tenksasi, Ramanathapuram and Kanyakumari.

The Chennai Meteorological Department has said there was a possibility of heavy rain in some places in seven districts of Tamil Nadu today.

The heavy rains in the Tiruppur district on Friday night caused water to enter houses. The Municipal corporation employees are engaged in the task of draining the water.

According to a report issued by the regional centre, the Tiruppur north witnessed 11 centimetres of rainfall, while the Kozhiporvilai station in Kanyakumari recorded 19 cm. The Nambiyur weather station in the Erode district, Coimbatore AP, and Sulur stations in the Coimbatore district recorded eight centimetres of rainfall each.

Kavundapadi station in the Erode district, Kil Kotagiri Estate station in the Nilgiris district, and Sothuparai in the Theni district receive nine cm of rainfall each.

In the Ramanathapuram district, the Rameswaram station recorded seven cm of rainfall, followed by Kadaladi, which recorded five cm; Mudukulatur and Mandapam, which recorded two cm; and Tondi and Pamban, which recorded one cm of rainfall each.

Meanwhile, the maximum temperatures were below normal by 2 to 5 degrees Celsius at a few places over Tamilnadu. In Kerala, the maximum temperatures were below normal by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius at a few places, followed by 2 to 6 degrees Celsius at many places over Telangana, by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius at a few places over Rayalaseema, and by 3 to 6 degrees Celsius at many places over Interior Karnataka.

Maximum temperatures were generally near normal elsewhere in the region.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Finally some relief from the heat! 🌧️ Hope the rains are evenly distributed though - last time some areas got flooded while others stayed dry. Stay safe everyone!
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Rahul M.
The weather department seems to be getting better with their predictions. Last year's forecasts were way off, but this time they're spot on. Good job IMD!
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Saranya P.
My parents' house in Tiruppur got waterlogged again. The drainage system needs serious improvement. Corporation workers are doing their best, but infrastructure upgrades are overdue.
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Karthik V.
Just drove through Tambaram - roads are already slippery. Pro tip: if you're riding a two-wheeler, avoid the usual shortcuts through small lanes. Main roads are safer during rains.
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Anitha R.
While I appreciate the detailed rainfall data, the article could benefit from more practical advice - like which areas to avoid or emergency contact numbers. Otherwise very informative!
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Manoj S.
19cm in Kanyakumari is intense! Hope our farmers are getting this water where they need it. After last year's drought, these rains are a blessing for agriculture.

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