Chennai and several districts in Tamil Nadu are bracing for heavy rainfall on Thursday, November 7, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert. The downpour is attributed to a cyclonic circulation over the south Bay of Bengal. Read on for details on affected districts and expected rainfall intensity.
Mumbai experienced its first seasonal rains on May 13, accompanied by a severe sandstorm. The rains brought cooler weather after several days of extreme heat. The unusual weather conditions have sparked a meme fest online, with many sharing images of the rainstorms and sandstorms. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow’ alert for Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts, predicting lightning and strong winds. Local train and metro services in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) were affected by the rains and gusty winds, while flights at Mumbai International Airport were delayed due to poor visibility.
