IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain for Ghats, Cooler Weather Across Tamil Nadu

Fast Summary

• An offshore trough is predicted to bring heavy rainfall across the Western Ghats region of Tamil Nadu till July 27, while most other parts of the state are expected to experience dry weather.
• heavy rain was recorded in certain districts along the Western Ghats, including Avalanche in Nilgiris (10 cm) and Chinnakalar in Coimbatore (9 cm).
• The Regional Meteorological Center (RMC) forecasts very heavy rainfall in isolated parts of Nilgiris and Coimbatore on Saturday, with similar patterns expected on Sunday. Theni and Tenkasi districts may also see significant rainfall over the weekend.
• Light rain with cooler temperatures is forecast for Tamil Nadu due to stratified clouds formed by a weather system over northwest Bay of Bengal that draws moisture into the region. Coastal areas are likely to observe cloud cover and dips in maximum temperature briefly; day temperatures may rise again after about five days.
• Madurai airport recorded Tamil Nadu’s highest temperature for Friday at 36.5℃-slightly below normal levels; Chennai observed mild conditions with highs around 32℃.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The current spell of heavy rainfall along tamil Nadu’s western Ghats highlights its vulnerability during southwest monsoon season when offshore troughs significantly influence local weather systems. While this brings much-needed water resources to hilly terrain, it could present challenges such as transportation disruptions or strain on infrastructure like boating activities noted near Udhagamandalam.

For districts beyond the monsoon’s direct impact zone-like Chennai-the milder rains offer relief from typically high summer temperatures but underline the unpredictability brought by evolving regional systems such as disturbances over Bay of Bengal affecting localized climates across coastal belts.Read more: The Hindu