Heavy Rain Alert Issued for 16 Tamil Nadu Districts on June 1; IMD Issues Yellow Warning

The Meteorological Department has issued a Yellow Alert for 16 districts across Tamil Nadu on June 1, warning of heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds.

According to the latest weather bulletin, an upper-air cyclonic circulation prevailing over the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining south Kerala region is expected to trigger widespread rainfall activity across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal from June 1 to June 6.

Districts Under Yellow Alert on June 1

Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds is likely at isolated places in:

• Nilgiris
• Coimbatore
• Tiruppur
• Dindigul
• Theni
• Karur
• Namakkal
• Erode
• Salem
• Tiruchirappalli
• Dharmapuri
• Krishnagiri
• Tirupattur
• Vellore
• Ranipet
• Tiruvannamalai

Rain Forecast for June 2 and 3

Heavy rain is expected to continue over parts of western and northern Tamil Nadu, including the hill regions of Tirunelveli, along with Kanyakumari, Tenkasi, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Theni, Namakkal, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, and Tiruvannamalai districts.

Rain Forecast for June 4

Heavy rainfall is likely over the hill regions of Tirunelveli, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Dindigul, Theni, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, and Kanyakumari districts. The Yellow Alert remains in effect for these areas.

Chennai Weather

For Chennai and its suburbs, the sky is expected to remain partly cloudy. Light rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning may occur in some parts of the city on June 1.

Fishermen Warning

Fishermen have been advised to exercise caution as strong winds are likely over coastal areas of Kerala, Lakshadweep, and adjoining Maldives regions. Wind speeds may reach up to 55 kmph on June 2, making sea conditions rough.

Temperature Update

Maximum temperatures remain above normal in several parts of Tamil Nadu. The highest temperature recorded on Sunday was in Vellore district at 106.16°F (41.2°C). Other major locations reporting high temperatures include:

• Tiruchirappalli – 104.54°F
• Tiruttani – 104.54°F
• Meenambakkam – 104.36°F
• Paramathi Velur – 103.1°F
• Madurai City – 102.92°F
• Thanjavur – 102.92°F
• Nungambakkam (Chennai) – 102.2°F

Rainfall Recorded

During the 24-hour period ending Sunday morning, the highest rainfall in Tamil Nadu was recorded at Oothu in Tirunelveli district with 70 mm. Other significant rainfall figures include:

• Nalumukku (Tirunelveli) – 60 mm
• Kakkachi (Tirunelveli) – 50 mm
• Thenparanadu (Tiruchirappalli) – 40 mm
• Attur (Salem) – 40 mm
• Manjolai (Tirunelveli) – 30 mm
• Thirparappu and Kaliyal (Kanyakumari) – 30 mm
• Jamunamarathur (Tiruvannamalai) – 30 mm

The weather department has advised residents in the alerted districts to stay updated with local forecasts and take necessary precautions during periods of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds.