IMD issues heavy to very heavy rain in Tamil Nadu; red alert for Nilgiris, orange alert for 9 districts

CHENNAI: The IMD on Saturday issued a red alert for the Nilgiris district, warning of extremely heavy rainfall. Several other parts of Tamil Nadu, along with Puducherry and Karaikal, are also likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall.According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai, the Nilgiris is expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 204.4 mm.An orange alert has been issued for Coimbatore, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam, as well as Puducherry and Karaikal. These areas are likely to receive 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm of rainfall.A yellow alert has been issued for Tiruvallur, Chennai, Ranipet, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Vellore, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Erode, Salem, Namakkal, Tiruppur, Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Dindigul, Pudukkottai, Theni, Madurai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram and Kanniyakumari, where rainfall of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm is forecast.Moderate rainfall of 15.6 mm to 64.4 mm is expected in Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli districts.Residents in vulnerable areas, particularly hilly areas of the Nilgiris and low-lying coastal regions, have been advised to follow official weather updates and avoid unnecessary travel in areas under red and orange alerts.District administrations have been asked to take precautionary measures against possible waterlogging and landslides.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chennai | Silver Rate in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Petrol Price in Chennai | Diesel Price in Chennai | CNG Price in Chennai | LPG Price in ChennaiStay updated with the latest Chennai news. Download the TOI App.