Rain, thunderstorms likely across TN; northern districts under heavy rain warning

CHENNAI: The southwest monsoon continues to be vigorous over Tamil Nadu, with widespread rainfall activity expected in the coming days.

According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), many places in the northern districts and a few pockets elsewhere are likely to receive showers.

For Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, the forecast for September 20 and 21 indicates light to moderate rain at a few places in the north and at isolated places in the south, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 30–40 kmph. From September 22-25, light to moderate rain is likely at isolated places across the region.

A heavy rainfall warning has been issued for Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Tiruvannamalai, where isolated heavy spells are expected.