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**Tamil Nadu Braces for Heavy Rainfall as Atmospheric Cyclones Loom**
**Chennai, [Date of publication – Assuming today’s date]** – The Chennai Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rainfall across several districts of Tamil Nadu due to the presence of atmospheric cyclonic circulations. A lower-level cyclonic circulation lies over the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu and adjoining regions, while an upper-level cyclonic circulation is situated over the southeast Bay of Bengal.
As a result, today, Erode, Krishnagiri, Tirupathur, Vellore, Dharmapuri, Salem, and Namakkal districts are expected to experience heavy rainfall in isolated locations.
The department forecasts that the current rainfall activity in the Western Ghats will become more widespread across Tamil Nadu. Coastal districts are particularly likely to experience significant rainfall today. While most parts of the state will receive rainfall, the delta’s southern part, from Vedaranyam to Kodiakkarai, is expected to be hit by heavy rainfall. This rain is expected to provide some relief from the recent heat.
The forecast continues with the following:
* **May 17th:** Heavy rain is predicted in isolated locations in Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Trichy, Salem, Kallakurichi, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, and Tirupathur districts.
* **May 18th:** Heavy rainfall is expected in 11 districts.
* **The forecast remains in effect until May 21st**
While temperatures have been higher than normal in some districts like Thanjavur, Erode, Madurai, Tirunelveli, and Ramnathapuram, the meteorological department anticipates a gradual decrease of 2-3 degrees Celsius in maximum temperatures across the state.
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