Overview
- IMD and the Regional Meteorological Centre kept a yellow alert in place for Chennai on Sunday, with orange alerts for several coastal and delta districts.
- Heavy rain is possible at isolated locations in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Cuddalore and Villupuram, as well as Puducherry, with brief intense spells possible.
- Surface winds of 35–45 kmph and rough seas are expected along the Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coast, and fishermen have been advised to stay away from these waters.
- The RMC revised its guidance and withdrew heavy-rain warnings for some northern districts, including Tiruvallur, after changes in the system’s movement.
- The wet spell is forecast to persist until around January 16 with rainfall reducing from Tuesday, and minimum temperatures are likely to be normal or below average through Monday.