What to Expect from Thunderstorms and Rain in TN and Puducherry?

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Key Takeaways
- Thunderstorms forecasted across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
- Moderate rainfall expected in isolated areas.
- Fishermen warned against venturing into the sea.
- Heavy rain alerts issued for specific districts.
- Public advised to stay alert during heavy rainfall.
Chennai, Oct 1 (NationPress) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has predicted thunderstorms along with moderate rainfall in scattered areas of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal this Wednesday. In its recent advisory, the weather bureau mentioned that atmospheric circulation is active over parts of South India and the northern Andaman Sea, paving the way for fluctuating weather conditions.
The RMC indicated that a low-pressure system is expected to develop over the central Bay of Bengal on Wednesday due to an ongoing cyclonic circulation in the northern Andaman Sea.
This system is projected to shift west-northwest and strengthen into a well-defined low-pressure area by October 2 over the central and neighboring northwest Bay of Bengal.
Weather experts further predict that this system will continue its path toward the southern Odisha and northern Andhra Pradesh coasts, with a potential landfall around October 3.
For Chennai, the forecast indicates a partly cloudy sky throughout the day. Some regions are likely to experience light to moderate rain, along with thunder and lightning. The maximum temperature is anticipated to remain between 34 and 35 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is expected to be around 26 to 27 degrees.
Heavy rain alerts have been issued for certain districts. On October 2, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, and Tiruvannamalai are forecasted to receive heavy downpours. By October 3, this heavy rain warning will extend to include Cuddalore, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Mayiladuthurai, and Puducherry.
The weather department has also released a strong advisory to fishermen, urging them to refrain from venturing into the sea. Turbulent conditions are anticipated in various areas, including the coastal waters of southern and northern Tamil Nadu, the southwest Bay of Bengal, the Gulf of Mannar, central and northern Bay of Bengal, and coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, and the Andaman Sea. Parts of the northeast and east-central Arabian Sea may also face hazardous sea conditions.
Officials have urged the public to stay vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rainfall. Fishermen are advised to strictly comply with the advisory to ensure their safety at sea.