<p>A new low-pressure area has formed in the southwest Bay of Bengal, so there’s a chance of rain in Tamil Nadu for the next 4 days. The northeast monsoon is currently 7% below normal.</p><img><p>An upper air circulation over south Sri Lanka has become a low-pressure area. It’s moving west-northwest. As a result, rain is expected in Tamil Nadu for 4 days, starting today.</p><img><p>Heavy to very heavy rain is expected in Kanchipuram, Villupuram, Chengalpattu, Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, and Thoothukudi. Heavy showers are also likely in Puducherry.</p><img><p>The northeast monsoon, which began Oct 1, has been weak. Tirunelveli got the most rain (477.0 mm), 61% above normal. Nagapattinam has a 52% deficit. Overall, TN is at a 7% deficit.</p><img><p>The Met Centre and Weatherman Pradeep John expect more rain in northern coastal districts until month-end. A new low-pressure area has formed, with rain starting near Puducherry.</p>
