Heavy rainfall looms over Tamil Nadu as a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal intensifies, with 10 districts marked for severe weather on February 21. Chennai’s weather station has rolled out detailed forecasts, mapping out the progression of this atmospheric disturbance.
Originating in the west-central Bay of Bengal and adjacent eastern Indian Ocean, the system remains nascent but is building momentum. Tamil Nadu enjoys dry skies until February 18. Subtle changes emerge February 19 with light-moderate showers dotting southern coasts and Delta pockets.
February 20 sees the disturbance amplify, ushering moderate rains into Tamil Nadu proper and Puducherry. Peak intensity strikes February 21, targeting Delta districts Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Thanjavur, and Pudukkottai with heavy rains. Southern flanks – Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Tenkasi – brace for localized heavy outbursts.
Lingering effects on February 22 include thunder-lashed heavy showers in Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, and Kanyakumari. Coastal fishermen, especially southward, face high-risk seas and must stay ashore. Those in flood-prone lowlands are called to heighten readiness, following district administration cues meticulously.
This forecast underscores the unpredictable nature of regional weather patterns, blending potential agricultural boons with infrastructure strains. Real-time surveillance promises proactive responses to safeguard lives and property.