Chennai: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast heavy rainfall in several parts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days, with eight districts likely to experience intense showers on Sunday, November 8, coinciding with Deepavali celebrations.

Source: IANS via NewKerala

Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in eight districts on Sunday — Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari. These districts could also experience thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30 to 40 kmph, potentially affecting outdoor festivities and travel.

For Saturday, November 7, the RMC said isolated places in Madurai, Theni and Dindigul districts are likely to receive heavy rainfall, with thunderstorms, lightning and winds of 30 to 40 kmph also expected in these areas.

Moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds is also expected in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Kallakurichi, Tiruchirappalli, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Erode, Madurai, Dindigul, Tenkasi and Tirunelveli districts, besides Puducherry, according to the forecast.

A meteorologist cited by the India Meteorological Department attributed the coming spells to the return of easterly waves during the northeast monsoon, and said there was a possibility of weather systems forming over the Bay of Bengal during the second half of November.

Source: Urban Acres