Sat Jan 11 16:27:05 UTC 2025: ## Tamil Nadu Braces for Heavy Rainfall as Cyclonic Circulation Intensifies

**Chennai, January 11, 2025** – Tamil Nadu is bracing for heavy rainfall as a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring widespread wet weather across the state until January 16. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has issued a yellow alert, warning of significant rainfall, particularly during the Pongal festival.

Tirunelveli district has already experienced unusually high rainfall, receiving nearly 6 cm compared to its January average of 1.5 cm. The upcoming rainfall is expected to begin in coastal areas on Sunday, gradually spreading inland and southward. Delta districts like Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai are predicted to receive up to 12 cm of rainfall on Sunday, while northern interior districts such as Vellore, Ranipet, and Tiruvannamalai will experience heavy rainfall on Monday. Southern districts, including Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari, and Ramanathapuram, are forecast to see heavy rainfall on January 14 and 15. Chennai is also expected to receive light to moderate showers on Sunday.

P. Senthamarai Kannan, Director of the Area Cyclone Warning Centre, Chennai, confirmed the intensifying weather system and stated that the RMC will continue monitoring for potential further weather systems later in the month. While rainfall is expected to lessen from January 16, the RMC will only declare the Northeast monsoon’s retreat once enhanced rainfall activity across the state ceases. Minimum temperatures across the state are expected to increase throughout the week.

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