The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for 18 districts of Tamil Nadu on November 16 and 17, predicting heavy rains. The affected districts include Kanyakumari, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Ramanathapuram, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Sivaganga, Pudukottai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Cuddalore, Villupuram and Chengalpattu. According to the Meteorological Department, this rain is due to cyclonic winds in and around South Tamil Nadu.
Heavy rain warning from November 22
The RMC has also warned that the northern coastal districts of the state, such as Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Kanchipuram, may receive heavy rains from November 22. Above normal rainfall is expected in these areas from November 22 to 28.
Monsoon and fall in power consumption
From October 1 to November 15, Tamil Nadu has recorded 276 mm of rainfall during the northeast monsoon, with Coimbatore recording the highest rainfall with 418 mm. The heavy rains have led to a drop in power consumption, which was earlier 380 million units per day, to 302 million units now.
The risk of seasonal diseases increased
At the same time, cases of viral diseases are also increasing due to heavy rains. There has been an increase in cases of fever, influenza and malaria in Chennai and surrounding districts. The health department has advised people to take precautions, especially to protect children and the elderly from infection.
Overall, the weather is expected to worsen further in Tamil Nadu in the coming days, and the impact of the monsoon could lead to serious health problems.
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