Heavy rain is forecast for six Tamil Nadu districts — including Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Ranipet — as a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensifies. Fishermen have been warned against venturing into the sea amid squally winds and rough conditions.
Chennai’s northern neighbourhood of Manali witnessed a cloudburst overnight, recording up to 27 cm of rain. The downpour forced flight diversions to Bengaluru, while the Meteorological Department forecasts isolated rain and strong winds in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal over the next 24 hours.
Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, Dindigul, and Kanyakumari districts are expected to experience rainfall. Fishermen warned against venturing into sea
This gesture by the Chief Minister is expected to inspire similar contributions from DMK MLAs and MPs, as well as prominent cine personalities and members of civil society