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Weather
Rain forecast for nine districts in Tamil Nadu; fishermen urged to return to shore
✍️ DD India
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 08:34 AM
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The Tamil Nadu meteorological department has issued a rain warning for nine coastal districts, prompting authorities to ask fishermen to head back to shore.
The state’s weather bureau announced that heavy rain is expected across nine districts of Tamil Nadu over the next 24 hours, with the heaviest showers likely along the coastal belt. Meteorologists cited an approaching low-pressure system that will bring intermittent downpours and gusty winds.
Authorities have issued an advisory for fishermen operating in the affected zones, urging them to return to their home ports immediately. The directive aims to prevent vessels from encountering rough seas that could jeopardise safety.
Local coast guard units have been placed on standby to assist any boats that may already be at sea and to monitor the coastline for any distress signals. Residents in the forecast area have also been asked to stay alert and avoid unnecessary travel during the expected weather spell.
Authorities have issued an advisory for fishermen operating in the affected zones, urging them to return to their home ports immediately. The directive aims to prevent vessels from encountering rough seas that could jeopardise safety.
Local coast guard units have been placed on standby to assist any boats that may already be at sea and to monitor the coastline for any distress signals. Residents in the forecast area have also been asked to stay alert and avoid unnecessary travel during the expected weather spell.