Heavy Rain Alert for 16 Districts in Tamil Nadu Today; IMD Forecasts Thunderstorms and Strong Winds
The Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall in 16 districts of Tamil Nadu on June 4, with thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds. Several districts may receive heavy to very heavy rain over the next four days.
Prasanth Subramani
The Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall across several parts of Tamil Nadu on June 4, with 16 districts likely to receive thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kmph.
According to the latest weather bulletin, light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms is expected at isolated places across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal.
Districts Likely to Receive Heavy Rain on June 4
Heavy rain accompanied by lightning and gusty winds is likely in:
- Nilgiris
- Coimbatore
- Theni
- Tiruppur
- Dindigul
- Hill areas of Tenkasi
- Hill areas of Tirunelveli
- Kanniyakumari
- Erode
- Salem
- Dharmapuri
- Krishnagiri
- Tirupattur
- Vellore
- Ranipet
- Tiruvannamalai
Heavy to Very Heavy Rain Forecast for June 5
The weather department has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in:
- Kanniyakumari
- Nilgiris
- Coimbatore
Heavy rain is also likely in:
- Hill areas of Tenkasi and Tirunelveli
- Theni
- Dindigul
- Tiruppur
- Virudhunagar
- Madurai
- Sivaganga
- Nagapattinam
- Tiruvarur
- Thanjavur
- Mayiladuthurai
- Pudukkottai
- Salem
- Tiruvannamalai
- Chennai
- Kancheepuram
- Ranipet
- Villupuram
- Tiruvallur
- Vellore
- Chengalpattu
- Erode
- Puducherry
- Karaikal
Heavy to Very Heavy Rain Forecast for June 6
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in:
- Nilgiris
- Coimbatore
- Kanniyakumari
- Theni
- Dindigul
Heavy rain is also likely in:
- Hill areas of Tenkasi and Tirunelveli
- Erode
- Salem
- Dharmapuri
- Krishnagiri
- Tirupattur
- Vellore
- Ranipet
- Tiruppur
- Madurai
- Virudhunagar
Rain Forecast for June 7
Heavy to very heavy rain may continue in:
- Nilgiris
- Coimbatore
- Tiruppur
- Dindigul
- Theni
- Kanniyakumari
Heavy rain is also expected in:
- Hill areas of Tenkasi and Tirunelveli
- Erode
- Salem
- Dharmapuri
- Krishnagiri
- Virudhunagar
- Madurai
Temperature Outlook
The weather department has stated that maximum temperatures across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal are likely to decrease by 2°C to 4°C between June 4 and June 8 due to the widespread rainfall activity.
Residents in the affected districts are advised to stay alert for localized flooding, lightning activity, and strong winds. Travelers and farmers are encouraged to monitor official weather updates and take necessary precautions during the forecast period.
