Northeast monsoon: IMD predicts heavy rain in several TN districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) says a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is set to strengthen into a deep depression, bringing light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and lightning to more than a dozen districts in Tamil Nadu—including Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Cuddalore, Puducherry, and Karaikal.
Fishermen warned, schools shut in Thoothukkudi
Some districts like Tirunelveli, Virudhunagar, Thoothukkudi, Kanyakumari, and Tenkasi could see moderate rain. Fishermen have been told to stay cautious as rough seas are likely; in Cuddalore, fishing boats have been called back.
In Thoothukkudi district, heavy rain has already caused waterlogging and shut schools.
With the northeast monsoon just starting up for October (which usually brings 8-15 rainy days), authorities have issued specific advisories to fishermen and closed schools in affected areas.