Cyclonic Storm Warning: Fishermen Advised to Stay Ashore in Tamil Nadu

A cyclonic storm is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal, prompting authorities to advise fishermen in Tamil Nadu to refrain from venturing into the sea for five days. Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds are forecasted across various districts, including Chennai, Tirunelveli, and Kanyakumari. The weather department has issued warnings for potential heavy showers and strong winds, urging residents to stay informed about the evolving weather conditions. This advisory is crucial for ensuring the safety of fishermen and the general public as the storm approaches.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 24, 2026, 11:32 IST

Weather Advisory for Fishermen

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Chennai, Oct 24: Fishermen have been cautioned against heading into the open waters for a period of five days starting Sunday due to the forecast of a cyclonic storm developing over the Bay of Bengal, as per the latest weather advisory.

Heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms and strong winds, is anticipated in several districts across Tamil Nadu.

The Chennai meteorological department reported that a weather system located over the Comorin region and adjacent southern Tamil Nadu and Kerala on October 22 has moved towards the southeastern Arabian Sea and the nearby Lakshadweep region by 8:30 AM on October 23.

An atmospheric trough extending towards the northern Tamil Nadu coast through Kerala, situated approximately 1.5 kilometers above sea level, is currently affecting rainfall patterns in the area.

For October 24, isolated heavy rain is expected in Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts, as well as in the hilly regions of Coimbatore, the Nilgiris, and Theni.

Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40–50 km/h are also predicted. Rainfall is anticipated in several other districts, including Erode, Salem, Namakkal, Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Tenkasi, Madurai, Dindigul, Virudhunagar, and Tiruppur.

Chennai and surrounding districts, along with the delta region, Puducherry, and Karaikal, are also likely to experience showers.

On October 25, isolated heavy rainfall is expected in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Perambalur, Ariyalur, and Tiruchirappalli.

Thunderstorms and strong winds may accompany rainfall in Sivaganga, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, and Ranipet, in addition to several western and northern districts.

Rain is also forecast for Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore, and parts of the Cauvery delta.

The department anticipates a further period of intense rainfall on October 26, with isolated heavy to very heavy showers likely in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Madurai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, and Pudukkottai.

Other districts, including Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Erode, Salem, Namakkal, Karur, Tiruppur, Dindigul, and Virudhunagar, may also experience heavy rainfall.

Rain accompanied by thunder, lightning, and winds of 40–50 km/h is expected in parts of Thoothukudi, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore, and Tiruvannamalai, as well as in Puducherry and Karaikal.

Across Tamil Nadu, moderate rainfall is likely at various locations during the three-day forecast period.

The five-day warning for fishermen is effective from Sunday and will last until Thursday, October 29, due to the expected development of the weather system over the Bay of Bengal.