Chennai, Sep 20
The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast heavy rainfall across parts of Tamil Nadu on Saturday, with six districts placed under special alert.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a low-level circulation over southern India is likely to bring widespread showers accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds.
The IMD said that light to moderate rain, coupled with thunder and lightning, is expected in many areas of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal.
Winds reaching speeds of 30 to 40 kmph are also likely during the evening and night.
Districts, including Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Tiruvannamalai, are forecast to receive heavy rainfall at one or two places.
The weather office further indicated that similar conditions may prevail on Sunday and the day after, particularly over the northern and southern parts of Tamil Nadu, as well as Puducherry and Karaikal.