Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued for Tamil Nadu Districts

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Tamil Nadu, warning of heavy rainfall in several districts over the next two days. With a deep low-pressure system influencing the weather, areas like Chennai, Chengalpattu, and Tiruvallur are expected to face significant downpours, leading to potential flooding and traffic disruptions. Residents are advised to stay vigilant and follow official updates as the situation develops. The extended wet spell may benefit agriculture but poses risks of overflowing water bodies and transport delays. State authorities are on high alert to manage the situation effectively.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 10, 2026, 11:41 IST

Severe Weather Alert for Tamil Nadu

Chennai, Jan 10: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has raised an orange alert for four districts in Tamil Nadu, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours due to a deep low-pressure system affecting the region's weather.

The IMD has indicated that Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, and Kancheepuram will likely experience significant rainfall on Saturday and the following day, which may lead to waterlogging, traffic issues, and localized flooding, particularly in urban and low-lying areas.

Residents are urged to stay alert and heed official weather updates.

The weather agency reported that a deep depression currently located over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjacent equatorial Indian Ocean is expected to make landfall on the Sri Lankan coast between Trincomalee and Jaffna later today. This system is anticipated to greatly influence rainfall patterns across Tamil Nadu and parts of Puducherry.

Consequently, heavy rain is predicted for Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Cuddalore districts, along with Puducherry and Karaikal.

These coastal and delta regions are particularly susceptible to heavy rainfall due to their closeness to the sea and river systems, raising concerns about temporary flooding and disruptions to daily life.

The IMD has also forecasted heavy rainfall in Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, and Ramanathapuram districts.

Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, and Kancheepuram are expected to continue facing heavy to very heavy rainfall on both Saturday and the following day, driven by moisture-laden easterly winds from the Bay of Bengal.

Meteorologists have noted that while rainfall intensity may differ across locations, light to moderate rain is likely to persist in various parts of Tamil Nadu until the 15th of this month.

Although the prolonged wet weather could benefit agriculture in some areas, it also raises concerns about overflowing water bodies, reduced visibility, and delays in road and rail transport.

State officials have directed district administrations to maintain a heightened state of readiness, ensure disaster response teams are prepared, and closely monitor vulnerable areas such as riverbanks, reservoirs, and urban drainage systems.

The public is advised to limit unnecessary travel during heavy rainfall and to stay informed through official IMD updates and local advisories.