Low-pressure space probably over southeast Bay of Bengal by October 21: RMC

Light to average rain has been forecast at many locations, with thunderstorm and lightning at one or two locations in Tamil Nadu on Monday. | Photo Credit: B. Velankanni Raj

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) right here on Sunday introduced {that a} low-pressure space is more likely to kind over southeast Bay of Bengal round October 21. 

It is more likely to transfer west-northwestwards and intensify additional right into a despair over central components of south Bay of Bengal and adjoining westcentral Bay of Bengal throughout the subsequent 48 hours. Under its affect, enhanced rainfall exercise is probably going over north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry between October 22 and 24.

B. Amudha, Head (further in-charge), RMC on Sunday mentioned that 4 climate programs together with a vigorous northeast monsoon have been bringing widespread rainfall over the State and Puducherry.

With squally climate more likely to prevail alongside and off south Tamil Nadu coast, over Gulf of Mannar, and Comorin space with wind speeds reaching 35 kmph to 45 kmph gusting to 55 kmph until Tuesday, fishermen have been suggested to not enterprise into these areas. Those who’re at sea ought to return by October 21, she added.

For Monday, mild to average rain has been forecast at many locations with thunderstorm and lightning at one or two locations in Tamil Nadu. Heavy rain is probably going at remoted locations over Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Dindigul, Theni, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Pudukkottai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Cuddalore, Villupuram, and Chengalpattu districts and Puducherry and Karaikal space.  

Published – October 19, 2025 10:05 pm IST