The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Nilgiris district and nearby areas
Several other parts of Tamil Nadu, along with Puducherry and Karaikal, are also likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall. CHENNAI: The IMD on Saturday issued a red alert for the Nilgiris district, warning of extremely heavy rainfall.
The Nilgiris is expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 204.4 mm, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai. These areas are likely to receive 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm of rainfall. An orange alert has been issued for Coimbatore, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam, as well as Puducherry and Karaikal.
Rainfall forecast for 24th of October for Tamil Nadu 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.