South T.N. likely to experience a wet Deepavali this year with heavy rain forecast till Nov. 8

CHENNAI The strengthening of easterlies and a cyclonic circulation have pushed the zone of intense rainfall towards south Tamil Nadu, with several districts expected to receive heavy showers till November 8. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast that Tamil Nadu would experience an enhanced rainfall activity, particularly in south Tamil Nadu, from November 5. With Cyclone Murasu weakening into a well-marked low pressure area, Northeast monsoon is set to return to its active phase.

Heavy rainfall, which would be concentrated over Theni, Dindigul, and Madurai districts on November 5, would spread to more districts, including Thoothukudi and Sivaganga, on November 6.. North coastal districts of the State would experience wet weather owing to the strengthening of the moist, easterly winds till November 8, said RMC officials. On Wednesday, various places like Salem (4 cm), Ramanathapuram, and Krishnagiri (3 cm), Thanjavur (2 cm), and Tirunelveli received light to moderate rainfall till 7 p.m.

V.R.