Several parts of Chennai experienced sudden rainfall on Tuesday due to….

Several parts of Chennai experienced sudden rainfall on Tuesday due to a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal. The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast light to moderate showers across Tamil Nadu over the next two days, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in southern districts. The latest weather warnings come in the aftermath of Cyclone Fengal, which wreaked havoc in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry between November 29 and December 1. The cyclone’s impact was severe, resulting in: 12 fatalities, 2,11,139 hectares of agricultural and horticultural land submerged 69 lakh families and 1.5 crore individuals affected. The state recorded 447 mm of rainfall, surpassing the seasonal norm of 393 mm, marking a 16 per cent increase above its seasonal average. Coimbatore saw a 47 per cent rise in rainfall compared to the usual levels. The rains are expected to bring down daytime temperatures slightly, with maximum temperatures hovering around 33 to 34 degrees Celsius. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, urging residents to remain cautious.

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