Tamil Nadu Faces Rain Disruptions as IMD Issues Orange Alert for Kanyakumari

Tamil Nadu witnessed heavy rainfall on March 22, prompting an orange alert in Kanyakumari and yellow alerts in four districts. Waterlogging affected Thoothukudi as thunderstorms and gusty winds disrupted daily life. IMD forecasts rain to persist across southern states.

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms disrupted normal life in parts of Tamil Nadu on Saturday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for Kanyakumari district. The alert warns of possible thunderstorms, lightning, and moderate rainfall, especially on March 22.

The rain, which began in the early morning hours, led to severe waterlogging in Thoothukudi, causing traffic slowdowns and inconveniencing residents. The IMD has also issued yellow alerts for the districts of Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Theni, and Tenkasi, indicating a continued likelihood of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.

According to the latest IMD bulletin, gusty winds between 30-50 kmph are expected to accompany the showers. The weather body has forecast scattered rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal through the weekend, as well as in parts of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Rayalaseema.

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These developments come amid similar weather disturbances in neighboring states like Telangana and Odisha, where alerts have also been issued for hailstorms and thunderstorms. In Tamil Nadu, emergency services are on standby as authorities monitor the situation for any escalation in waterlogging or storm-related incidents.

Residents in affected areas have been advised to stay indoors during severe weather and avoid low-lying flood-prone zones. With rain expected to continue over the next 48 hours, the state government has urged people to remain alert and follow updates from local authorities and the IMD.