The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has issued a heavy rain warning for parts of Tamil Nadu, with thunderstorms and gusty winds expected in several districts.
According to the bulletin, isolated places in 12 districts—Coimbatore, the hilly areas of Tiruppur, Nilgiris, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Karur, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri and Kanniyakumari—may receive heavy rain with lightning and strong winds on May 19.
For May 20 and May 21, the RMC said heavy rain is likely at isolated places in five districts: Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Erode and Dindigul, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds.
The forecast also indicates the possibility of light to moderate rain across Tamil Nadu from May 19 to May 25.
Meanwhile, squally winds of 45–55 kmph, gusting up to 65 kmph, are expected over the south Tamil Nadu coastal areas, the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining Kumari Sea from May 19 to May 22. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into these sea areas during the period.
