Cyclone To Hit Tamil Nadu By October 27, IMD Predicts Heavy Rain Across State

Last Updated:October 24, 2025, 16:28 IST

According to the forecast, thunderstorms and lightning are expected across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal until October 28.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday reported the formation of a depression over the east-central Arabian Sea, while another low-pressure system over the southeast Bay of Bengal is showing signs of intensifying into a cyclonic storm in the coming days.

The low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by the morning of October 27. Due to the changing weather, parts of Tamil Nadu are expected to witness rain showers in the coming days.

While some parts of Tamil Nadu received heavy showers over the past 24 hours, the IMD has predicted more downpour.

According to the forecast, thunderstorms and lightning are expected across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal until October 28. Some districts—including Cuddalore, Puducherry, Villupuram, and Chengalpattu—are likely to experience heavy rainfall.

Chennai Weather

The sky is expected to remain partly cloudy with maximum temperatures around 29°C and minimum temperatures between 24°C and 25°C.

The weather department has forecasted one or two spells of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning likely over the next 24 to 48 hours.

Date-Wise IMD Forecast

October 26: Light to moderate rainfall is likely in many areas of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, with thunderstorms and lightning possible at isolated spots. Heavy rain may occur in Tiruvallur, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Villupuram districts, and Puducherry.

October 27: Rain is expected at a few places in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, along with isolated thunderstorms. Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Chennai, and Ranipet are likely to receive heavy rainfall.

October 28: Light to moderate showers are expected in some parts of the state, with heavy rainfall predicted in Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Chennai, and Ranipet.

October 29: Light to moderate rain is likely at isolated places across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal.

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