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**Tamil Nadu Braces for Rain as Atmospheric Circulation Triggers Forecast**

**Chennai, India** – The Chennai Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast indicating the likelihood of rainfall across several districts of Tamil Nadu today. An upper atmospheric circulation over the Southeast Bay of Bengal is cited as the primary cause.

The IMD predicts that scattered locations across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal will experience light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds.

Specifically, the districts of Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Kanyakumari are expected to receive light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning until 1 PM today.

Meanwhile, light rainfall is anticipated in the districts of Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, and Villupuram during the same period.

Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay updated on the weather forecast and take necessary precautions.

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