The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai has warned of heavy rainfall in six southern districts of Tamil Nadu this week.
The rain is expected to affect Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, Virudhunagar and Ramanathapuram. The rainfall is predicted to begin on March 10 and continue unabated for four days.
MK Stalin-led DMK government in the state is likely to declare holidays for schools and colleges in these six districts on March 10. The chief minister is expected to hold a video conference with the district collectors to assess the situation.
March 8: Moderate to heavy rain is highly likely across south Tamil Nadu and Kerala, mainly #Tirunelveli, #Thenkasi, #Thoothukudi, #Ramnad, #Virudhunagar, #Theni, and parts of Delta regions - #Nagai, #Thiruvarur, #Thanjavur from March 11 to March 13. March 11 early morning- noon… pic.twitter.com/du3MYq3iXb
— Dr. Kirthiga Murugesan, Ph.D. (@smkirthiga) March 8, 2025
The heavy rainfall is expected to worsen on March 11, when Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Thoothukudi will be majorly affected.
Sivaganga, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Pudukottai will also receive significant amount of rainfall on March 11.
The authorities have asked residents to remain indoors during the rain to avoid unfortunate incidents. They have also advised people to take necessary precautions and keep updated regarding weather alerts.
The wind speed is expected to touch 45 kmph along the southern coast. Fishermen have been advised to avoid venturing into the sea.
On the other hand, rest of the state, including Chennai, is reeling under intense summer heat. The RMC warned that the maximum temperature could increase by two to three degree Celsius this week. Chennai and its suburbs are likely to receive light to moderate spells of rain on March 10.
On January 19, heavy rain had swept over Chennai as well as southern districts like Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, and Tenkasi.
