Tamil Nadu weather update: The Chennai which got relief from rains in the last few days is witnessing high temperature. Check the latest weather report:
Chennai fog update: This morning, low visibility caused disruptions in flight operations at Chennai airport due to dense fog. Chengalpattu also experienced reduced visibility as fog covered the area. The India Meteorological Department predicts improved conditions for the cessation of Northeast Monsoon rains in specified regions by January 15, 2024. A social media user described the chaotic situation at Chennai airport, citing zero visibility and flight delays, expressing frustration about their delayed departure.
In the past 24 hours, widespread rainfall hit various parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, prompting the state government to declare school closures. The India Meteorological Department forecasts additional precipitation, particularly heavy rain in isolated areas of Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram districts. Chennai, Tiruvallur, Ranipet, Vellore, Thiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli districts, and Puducherry may also experience heavy rain.
Tamil Nadu grapples with heavy rainfall, prompting holiday closures in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari, and Tenkasi districts. Severe waterlogging and overflowing lakes in Thoothukudi raised concerns. IMD forecasts continuous heavy rain in multiple districts, prompting proactive measures by the government. Relief camps and disaster response forces are deployed, emphasizing public safety. Disruptions in Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, and Tenkasi persist. The Meteorological Department warns of potential cyclonic winds, urging vigilance amid ongoing rainfall for community safety.
Less than two weeks after cyclone Michaung, rain has returned to Tamil Nadu, including Chennai. Over the past 24 hours, light to moderate rainfall has been reported in various regions of South Tamil Nadu, North Coastal Tamil Nadu, and North Interior Tamil Nadu. The India Meteorological Department attributes this rain to a cyclonic circulation over the equatorial Indian Ocean and the southwest Bay of Bengal near the south Sri Lanka coast.