Tamil Nadu: The Chennai Meteorological Department has forecast a change in weather conditions across several parts of the state over the coming days. According to the department, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely to occur at one or two places in the western hilly districts and northern interior Tamil Nadu.
In a press release issued on Tuesday, the Meteorological Department stated that various low-pressure areas are currently active across several parts of the country. A low-pressure area persists, extending from eastern Uttar Pradesh to Lakshadweep, and covering the regions of central Maharashtra, Marathwada, interior Karnataka, and Kerala. Additionally, low-pressure conditions continue to prevail over south coastal Andhra Pradesh and its adjoining areas.
Furthermore, another active low-pressure area extends from the southeastern Arabian Sea and the regions surrounding Lakshadweep to south coastal Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, south interior Karnataka, and Rayalaseema. Due to these meteorological conditions, an increase in rainfall activity is anticipated across Tamil Nadu.
The Meteorological Department indicated that from Wednesday (May 20) through May 25, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder may occur at several locations in the western hilly districts and northern interior Tamil Nadu. A possibility of light to moderate rainfall has also been forecast for other parts of the state, as well as the Puducherry and Karaikal regions.
Owing to this change in weather, a slight drop in temperature is expected, and the weather is likely to remain pleasant. However, sudden heavy downpours and lightning strikes may occur in some isolated areas; consequently, the public has been advised to remain vigilant.
A special warning has been issued for fishermen. According to the Meteorological Department, strong winds gusting up to 65 kilometers per hour are likely to prevail until May 22 over the coastal areas of south Tamil Nadu, the Gulf of Mannar, and the regions surrounding the Comorin Sea. Similarly, strong winds may also blow across the southwestern parts of the Bay of Bengal.
Additionally, strong winds reaching speeds of up to 60 kilometers per hour are anticipated over the Andaman Sea and the southeastern parts of the Bay of Bengal. Consequently, fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea and to exercise caution. Overall, the Meteorological Department has appealed for caution in various parts of the state, in view of the possibility of changing weather conditions and rainfall over the next few days.
