Overview
- Yellow alerts are in place for multiple districts, including Chennai, with the city cautioned for Sunday and Monday.
- Heavy to intense rainfall is forecast across delta and coastal belts, notably Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Cuddalore and the Puducherry–Karaikal area.
- Fishermen have been told to stay ashore due to rough seas and winds that the IMD says could reach about 55 km/h off Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram.
- The IMD warns of waterlogging and traffic disruptions in urban areas and urges people to limit travel during heavier spells.
- Localized downpours have already been logged, including 7 cm at Mandapam and 8 cm at Tiruchendur, with moderate rain likely to persist in parts of the state through November 20 and further advisories expected.