Chennai A low-pressure region that emerged over the northwest Bay of Bengal off the coast of Odisha is predicted to strengthen over the course of the next 48 hours, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC).

A low-pressure system in the Arabian Sea has already caused above-normal rainfall in a number of the state’s districts, particularly in the southern part, and further rain is expected until May 30.

Over the next days, the low-pressure region is anticipated to gradually migrate northward towards Bangladesh and Myanmar, bringing with it heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu. Rainfall activity may slow starting on June 1.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted in the ghat regions of the districts of Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Theni, and Nilgiris, which are under an orange warning. The IMD’s weather warning system’s Orange Alert indicates that locals should be on guard and prepared for possibly disruptive weather.

There might be a lot of rain in Tiruppur, Dindigul, and Kanyakumari.

From March 1 to May 27, Tamil Nadu got 96% more rainfall than was needed.

The continuing southwest monsoon is projected to provide above-average rainfall to Tamil Nadu, while June daytime temperatures are also expected to be below normal, according to the IMD prediction.

The severe heat has been somewhat lessened by the early monsoon and thunderstorm activity; this year, Chennai has avoided hitting 40 degrees Celsius.

The majority of May, the busiest summer month, has had below-normal temperatures, according to data.

Udhayanidhi Stalin, the deputy chief minister, examined Chennai’s and the neighboring areas’ readiness for the southwest and northeast monsoons on Tuesday night. Udhayanidhi went over the stormwater drain system and the safety measures implemented in regions that experienced floods during the previous year’s northeast monsoon.

It should be mentioned that at least 17 homes in the Nilgiris district have sustained partial damage as a result of the continuous, intense rain, forcing officials to temporarily move 275 occupants. Former Union Minister and Nilgiris MP A. Raja and Tamil Nadu Assembly Chief Whip K. Ramachandran visited the impacted districts as part of a relief effort and gave the victims cash aid. Every household whose home sustained some damage was given Rs 8,000 by the government. A. Raja also personally donated Rs 10,000 from his wealth to each of the impacted households.

With emergency response teams on standby in the district’s most susceptible areas, authorities are nevertheless keeping a careful eye on the situation.