Rain Alert: IMD Warns of Thunderstorms in 10 Tamil Nadu Districts
IMD forecasts light to moderate rain and thunderstorms across 10 Tamil Nadu districts. Find out which areas are affected and the latest on Storm Murasu.
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has sounded a weather alert for several parts of the state, forecasting rain in Tamil Nadu accompanied by light thunderstorms and lightning. The warning is in effect for isolated locations across 10 specific districts until 1 am on November 6.
Districts Under Weather Warning
Residents in the following districts should be prepared for light to moderate rainfall:
- Kancheepuram
- Tiruvannamalai
- Tirupathur
- Vellore
- Krishnagiri
- Dharmapuri
- Erode
- Salem
- Namakkal
- The Nilgiris
Potential Disruptions
The weather department has cautioned that this rainfall could lead to practical challenges on the ground. Specifically, there are concerns regarding waterlogging in certain areas and slippery road conditions, both of which could potentially hinder traffic movement and affect commuters.
Update on Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu
In a broader meteorological update, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the remnants of Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu have weakened. As of Wednesday, the system had diminished into a depression over east Telangana and adjoining Coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Current Status and Movement
According to the latest bulletin, the system is expected to weaken further into a well-marked low-pressure area within the next 12 hours. Observations from 5:30 am IST on November 4 revealed the following details about the depression:
- Movement: It moved nearly northwards at a speed of approximately 10 kmph over the preceding six hours.
- Position: The system was centered near latitude 17.0°N and longitude 80.1°E.
Precise Location Data
The depression was pinpointed at the following distances from key landmarks:
- 30 km northwest of Nandigama, Andhra Pradesh
- 30 km south of Khammam, Telangana
- 80 km northwest of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- 90 km east of Nalgonda, Telangana
- 110 km southwest of Bhadrachalam, Telangana
The IMD confirmed that the system is likely to maintain its northward trajectory as it continues to weaken. To ensure accurate tracking, the depression remains under continuous surveillance by Doppler Weather Radars located at Visakhapatnam and Machilipatnam.