The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that southern India, especially Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, will see heavy rain and thunderstorms soon. A low-pressure area is likely to form in the Bay of Bengal on Saturday, December 7. This system is expected to move towards Sri Lanka by December 12.
Rainfall will start affecting Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on December 11, and will reach Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema on December 12.
The IMD reports that there is a strong weather system over the Equatorial Indian Ocean and nearby areas, which will help create this low-pressure system over the southeast Bay of Bengal around December 7.
In their latest update, the IMD predicts light to moderate rain on Saturday in parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal. But the heaviest rain is expected on the following days:
– December 11: Expect heavy rain in Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, and Ramanathapuram districts of Tamil Nadu, along with Karaikal.
– December 12: Heavy rain is likely in Chengalpattu, Viluppuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram districts, Puducherry, and Karaikal.
Additionally, a new Western Disturbance will affect the Western Himalayan region and nearby plains of Northwest India starting December 8.
IMD’s 7-Day Weather Forecast:
– Heavy rain will be seen in isolated locations in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on December 11 and 12. Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema may face these heavy rains on December 12.
– Light to moderate rain or snow is expected in the Western Himalayan region, with light rain in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and western Uttar Pradesh on December 8 and 9.
– Dense fog is likely during late-night and early morning hours in several northeastern states and northern areas until December 10.
– Cold wave conditions may affect some areas in northern Rajasthan from December 10 to 12.
Stay safe and keep an umbrella handy!