Tamil Nadu Experiences Varied Rainfall, Forecasts Continued Rain Through Mid-October
Tamil Nadu has experienced varied rainfall patterns since September 2026, with some districts receiving excess rain while others faced deficits. Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall occurred in early October across several districts. The Chennai Meteorological Centre has forecast continued rain, including heavy downpours in hilly regions and moderate rain elsewhere, through October 13th. Conditions are favorable for the Northeast Monsoon to begin around October 17th.
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What Happened
Tamil Nadu experienced varied rainfall patterns in September 2026, with an 18% deficit compared to the long-term average for the subdivision. While districts like Dindigul and Virudhunagar received excess rainfall, others such as Chennai, Coimbatore, and Theni recorded deficient or largely deficient rainfall. Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall was reported in several districts, including Coimbatore, Madurai, and Dindigul, on various dates in September and during the first week of October.
From October 8th, the Chennai Meteorological Centre issued forecasts predicting rain for 20 districts, with heavy rain anticipated in the hilly regions of Coimbatore and Nilgiris. These forecasts extended through October 13th, with similar conditions expected in southern districts. The India Meteorological Department indicated favorable conditions for the onset of the Northeast Monsoon around October 17th, with a low-pressure area expected to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal around October 13th.
Key Facts
- Tamil Nadu's rainfall in September 2026 was categorized as "Normal" with an 18% deficit.From research
- Dindigul and Virudhunagar districts received excess rainfall in September 2026.From research
- Chennai, Coimbatore, and Theni recorded deficient or largely deficient rainfall in September 2026.From research
- Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall occurred in Coimbatore, Madurai, and Dindigul in September and early October.From research
- The Chennai Meteorological Centre forecast rain for 20 districts in Tamil Nadu as of October 8th.From research
- Heavy rain was anticipated in the hilly regions of Coimbatore and Nilgiris from October 8th.From research
- Forecasts predicted continued rain through October 13th.From research
- The India Meteorological Department indicated favorable conditions for the Northeast Monsoon around October 17th.From research
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