Suryaa National Desk: The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued a heavy rainfall alert for several districts in Tamil Nadu for the next 48 hours during the Diwali festival. Officials have advised the public to remain cautious while shopping or participating in festivities due to the changing weather conditions.
The weather department has issued severe warnings for eight districts, including Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, and Kanyakumari. These areas are expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and wind speeds ranging from 30 to 40 kilometers per hour.
Moderate rainfall is expected in the coastal districts of Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, and Kallakurichi, as well as the interior districts of Tiruchirappalli, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Erode, Madurai, Dindigul, and Tenkasi, along with the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Local authorities have initiated precautionary measures to manage potential disruptions to daily life, including alerting residents in low-lying areas and preparing emergency response teams. Officials have requested that travelers remain vigilant and that motorists reduce speed during heavy rain. Farmers have been advised to protect their agricultural produce, and the public has been encouraged to postpone non-essential travel until weather conditions stabilize.