Tamil Nadu Weather Update: Yellow Alert In 3 Dists; Ooty, Kodaikanal, Coonoor Remain Chilly

Tamil Nadu is set to experience renewed rainfall from today, January 30, as the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted heavy showers for the next two days.

Yellow Alert Issued

A yellow alert has been issued for Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, and Kanyakumari districts, where isolated heavy rainfall is expected.

According to the daily bulletin released by the RMC, light to moderate rain is likely in several parts of South Tamil Nadu, while isolated showers, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, could occur in North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal. Additionally, shallow to moderate fog and mist may be present in parts of North Tamil Nadu during the early morning hours.

Meanwhile, weather blogger Pradeep John, popularly known as Tamil Nadu Weatherman, has noted that the cloud cover over the state is contributing to warmer minimum temperatures, as clouds trap heat at night. Despite this, Tamil Nadu's hill stations recorded chilly temperatures, with Ooty at 9.6°C, Coonoor at 9.7°C, and Kodaikanal at 9.8°C. Other cooler hill regions included Yercaud at 11°C, Yelagiri at 11.6°C, and Valparai at 13.5°C.

In the plains, Tirupattur and Tiruttani recorded the lowest temperatures at 18°C, closely followed by Vellore (18.5°C), Salem (19°C), and Coimbatore (19.6°C). Chennai recorded 22.5°C, while coastal districts like Thoothukudi (22.9°C) and Kanyakumari (24.9°C) reported slightly higher temperatures.

Despite this, hill stations recorded chilly temperatures:

• Ooty - 9.6°C
• Coonoor - 9.7°C
• Kodaikanal - 9.8°C
• Yercaud - 11.0°C
• Yelagiri - 11.6°C
• Valparai - 13.5°C

In the plains, areas near Andhra Pradesh recorded the lowest temperatures, with Tirupattur and Tiruttani at 18°C. Other notable readings include:

• Vellore - 18.5°C
• Salem - 19.0°C
• Coimbatore - 19.6°C
• Madurai - 20.6°C
• Chennai AP - 21.7°C
• Thoothukudi - 22.9°C
• Kanyakumari - 24.9°C

He said, "With rains expected in parts of south Tamil Nadu coast and Delta coast from tomorrow (30th). The cloud cover will warm up the minimum temp as clouds trap the heat at night and increase the minimum temperature."