Chennai, Tirupati Record 2 cm Rain; Tamil Nadu Showers Last Till 10 November

Chennai (Minambakkam) and Tirupati each recorded 2 cm of rain between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm on 7 November, the highest amounts reported anywhere in India that day, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) all-India bulletin issued at 8:59 pm. The IMD forecast isolated heavy rain over Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on 8 November, with a cyclonic circulation over south Kerala driving the spell.

Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds Across the South

Isolated thunderstorms with lightning and winds of 30–40 kmph were forecast for Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu and Telangana on 7 November. On 8 November the IMD expects gusty winds over Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Lakshadweep and Tamil Nadu. Squally weather of 30–40 kmph, gusting to 50 kmph, was forecast along and off Lakshadweep on 7 November, and the IMD advised fishermen not to venture out. No fishermen warning is listed from 8 November.

Tamil Nadu Stays Wet Longest

The bulletin shows scattered rain over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal through 9 November, then isolated rain. Isolated heavy rain is listed for Tamil Nadu on 9 and 10 November. Kerala and Lakshadweep see scattered rain from 9 November, while coastal and Rayalaseema Andhra Pradesh and south interior Karnataka get isolated rain. The IMD’s impact advisory mentions waterlogging, fallen branches and disruption to road and rail traffic. Commuters in Chennai should expect slow traffic on low-lying roads during heavy spells.

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Earlier Alerts

IPB’s report on the alert running to 10 November has the earlier forecast. More weather reports are on the Weather Updates page.

The IMD will issue its next all-India bulletin on Sunday evening.

Source: IMD all-India weather bulletin, 7 November, 8:59 pm IST. Also based on reporting by News24.

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