Heavy Rain Alert October 13, 2024: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of heavy rain warnings across various districts of Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry from October 13 to October 17, 2024. Residents are advised to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions as certain areas may experience extremely heavy downpours and potential flooding.
Weather Forecast and District Heavy Rain Alert
| Date | Districts with Warnings | Weather Warnings |
|---|---|---|
| 13-10-2024 | Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Madurai, Theni, Virudhunagar | Heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places. |
| Dharmapuri, Salem, Nilgiris, Erode, Namakkal, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Dindigul, Pudukkottai, Nagapattinam, Sivagangai, Ramanathapuram | Heavy rain at isolated places. | |
| 14-10-2024 | Villupuram, Cuddalore, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Pudukkottai, Nagapattinam, Puducherry, Karaikal | Heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places. |
| Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Chengalpattu, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi, Tiruchirapalli, Sivagangai, Ramanathapuram | Heavy rain at isolated places. | |
| 15-10-2024 | Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Chengalpattu, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore, Puducherry | Heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places. |
| Vellore, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Salem, Erode, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Karaikal | Heavy rain at isolated places. | |
| 16-10-2024 | Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu | Extremely heavy rain at isolated places. |
| Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Puducherry | Heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places. | |
| Vellore, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Salem, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore | Heavy rain at isolated places. | |
| 17-10-2024 | Tiruvallur, Ranipet, Vellore, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri | Heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places. |
| Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvannamalai, Dharmapuri, Salem, Erode | Heavy rain at isolated places. |
October 13, 2024:
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Madurai, Theni, and Virudhunagar districts.
- Heavy rain will likely affect Dharmapuri, Salem, Nilgiris, Erode, Namakkal, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Tiruchirapalli, Karur, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Dindigul, Pudukkottai, Nagapattinam, Sivagangai, and Ramanathapuram districts.
October 14, 2024:
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast for Villupuram, Cuddalore, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukkottai, Nagapattinam, Puducherry, and Karaikal.
- Heavy rain is likely in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Chengalpattu, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi, Tiruchirapalli, Sivagangai, and Ramanathapuram districts.
October 15, 2024:
- Heavy to very heavy rain is expected in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Chengalpattu, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore, and Puducherry.
- Heavy rain is likely across Vellore, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Salem, Erode, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Karaikal.
October 16, 2024:
- Extremely heavy rain is forecast for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu.
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall will affect Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, and Puducherry.
- Heavy rain is expected in Vellore, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Salem, Kallakurichi, and Cuddalore.
October 17, 2024:
- Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast in Tiruvallur, Ranipet, Vellore, Tirupattur, and Krishnagiri.
- Heavy rain is expected in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvannamalai, Dharmapuri, Salem, and Erode districts.
Precautionary Measures
Citizens are urged to follow safety guidelines during this period:
- Avoid unnecessary travel in affected districts.
- Stay away from waterlogged areas and flooded streets.
- Keep updated with local authorities for emergency announcements.
- Ensure proper drainage systems in homes to avoid waterlogging.
Local government bodies have been alerted, and disaster response teams are on standby to provide assistance if required.
Stay tuned for further updates and be prepared to act swiftly in case of severe weather conditions.