The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds across several parts of Tamil Nadu over the next three days. The weather system is expected to intensify rainfall over the Western Ghats, while moderate showers are likely across many other districts.

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• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall and gusty winds across parts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday and Friday due to a weak atmospheric circulation over the state’s northern coastal region.
• Coimbatore, Theni, Tirunelveli, and the Nilgiris are likely to receive heavy rainfall, with hilly and ghat regions expected to experience strong winds and intense rain spells.
• The weather system is expected to strengthen rainfall activity over the Western Ghats and adjoining districts, prompting authorities to advise residents and travellers to remain cautious in vulnerable areas.
• The wet spell is likely to continue into Saturday, with Theni, Tenkasi, and Tirunelveli expected to receive isolated heavy rainfall as the monsoon system remains active.
• Moderate rainfall is forecast until Sunday across several districts, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Ranipet, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Tiruchirappalli, Karur, and Madurai.
• Light rainfall is also expected at isolated locations across the state as moisture-laden winds and favourable atmospheric conditions continue to support scattered showers.
• In Chennai, skies are expected to remain partly cloudy with moderate rainfall likely during the evening or night, while the maximum temperature is expected to remain around 36°C.
• According to the IMD, temperatures across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are expected to remain close to seasonal averages, with rainfall activity mainly concentrated over the Western Ghats and interior districts.