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A low-pressure area off the Sri Lankan coast is expected to bring a fresh spell of intense monsoon rains to Tamil Nadu, India, starting Sunday, November 16, 2025. The rains will initially affect the delta districts before spreading to coastal regions, including Chennai, on Monday and Tuesday. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued orange alerts for several districts, indicating the potential for very heavy rainfall. The renewed monsoon activity is expected to boost the state’s rainfall figures, which are currently slightly below average for the season. Another low-pressure area is predicted to form around November 21, promising continued rainfall.

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Monsoon Mayhem: Heavy Rains Predicted to Lash Tamil Nadu

CHENNAI, INDIA – November 15, 2025 – Tamil Nadu is bracing for a fresh onslaught of monsoon rains as a low-pressure area brewing off the Sri Lankan coast is poised to unleash heavy downpours across the state starting Sunday. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued an orange alert for districts including Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and the Karaikal area, warning of potentially very heavy rainfall of up to 20 cm.

The heavy rains are expected to initially concentrate on the delta districts before spreading to the coastal belt and adjoining districts, including Chennai, by Monday and Tuesday. The RMC has also issued warnings for other districts, predicting heavy rainfall in areas like Ramanathapuram and Sivagangai.

“We are monitoring the system closely for further intensification,” stated B. Amudha, Head (Additional in-charge) of the RMC. “Atmospheric conditions are constantly changing, and we are analyzing wind patterns and cloud movements to determine the areas most likely to experience heavy rainfall.”

The impending rainfall is expected to revitalize the Northeast monsoon, which had recently entered a quieter phase. While the state has received approximately 26 cm of rainfall since October 1, slightly below the average seasonal rainfall of 28 cm, the intensifying monsoon is anticipated to significantly boost these figures.

Looking ahead, the India Meteorological Department predicts the formation of another low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal around November 21, suggesting promising rainfall prospects for the second half of November. Residents are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions as the monsoon intensifies.

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