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Heavy Rain Forecast for Erode, Namakkal, Madurai; Chennai to See Evening Showers
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🗓 29 Sep 2026, 11:17 AM
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The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rain in Erode, Namakkal and Madurai districts of Tamil Nadu, while Chennai is slated for evening showers.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a weather advisory indicating that heavy rainfall is likely to affect the districts of Erode, Namakkal and Madurai in Tamil Nadu over the next 24 hours. Meteorologists attribute the system to a low-pressure area moving south‑westward across the state, bringing intense precipitation to these interior regions.
In the state capital, Chennai, the forecast points to intermittent showers in the evening, with rain expected to be lighter than the downpours predicted for the inland districts. The IMD has advised residents to stay alert for sudden changes in weather, especially in low‑lying areas prone to waterlogging.
Local authorities in the affected districts have been instructed to monitor drainage systems and be prepared for possible disruptions to traffic and public services. Residents are urged to avoid non‑essential travel during the peak of the rainfall and to keep emergency kits handy.
The weather bulletin will be updated as the situation evolves, and further advisories will be issued if the intensity of the rain changes or if additional hazards such as strong winds develop.
In the state capital, Chennai, the forecast points to intermittent showers in the evening, with rain expected to be lighter than the downpours predicted for the inland districts. The IMD has advised residents to stay alert for sudden changes in weather, especially in low‑lying areas prone to waterlogging.
Local authorities in the affected districts have been instructed to monitor drainage systems and be prepared for possible disruptions to traffic and public services. Residents are urged to avoid non‑essential travel during the peak of the rainfall and to keep emergency kits handy.
The weather bulletin will be updated as the situation evolves, and further advisories will be issued if the intensity of the rain changes or if additional hazards such as strong winds develop.