The day before Deepavali, heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Madurai, Theni, Dindigul and Ramanathapuram districts.
Other parts of southern Tamil Nadu and the northern coastal districts may receive moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Puducherry and Karaikal are also likely to experience similar conditions.
With rain expected across several regions, people planning festival shopping, travel and outdoor activities should keep an eye on the latest weather updates