Heavy rain likely in Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi as showers continue across Tamil Nadu

Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi districts may get heavy rain with thunder and lightning on 10 November. The forecast is from the weather centre in Chennai, Daily Thanthi reported. Rain may go on in parts of Tamil Nadu until 15 November, the centre said.

The rain is caused by swirling winds over the sea near Kanyakumari.

Where it may rain

On 10 November, some places may get moderate rain in these districts:

• Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai and Nagapattinam
• Pudukkottai, Sivagangai, Dindigul and Madurai
• Virudhunagar, Theni, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari
• Karaikal, in Puducherry

On 11 November, the delta and southern districts may get moderate rain. The rest of the State and Puducherry may get light rain in places.

A possible storm

A private forecaster, Hemachandar, known as Delta Weatherman, said a new low-pressure area could form in the Bay of Bengal on 12 November. He said it could grow stronger near Sri Lanka by 15 November and then move towards Tamil Nadu. If it turns into a storm, it could reach the coast on or after 19 November, he said.

The India Meteorological Department has not forecast a cyclone. Its bulletins are the official word on storms.

The season so far

Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have received 25.4 cm of rain since 1 October, against a normal of 24.3 cm, or 4% above normal.

What’s next

The Chennai centre’s next bulletins will show whether a low-pressure area forms in the Bay of Bengal after 12 November.