The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a thunderstorm alert for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, anticipating thunderstorms and lightning with moderate rain in isolated areas. The alert is in effect for three hours, starting from 7 am to 10 am on Saturday. This warning comes as the region grapples with relentless rainfall, causing disruptions and concerns over potential flooding.

India Meteorological Department issues thunderstorm warning for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry for the next three hours pic.twitter.com/Ve4OyybS3I

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IMD stated on X that heavy rainfall was reported across Tamil Nadu on Friday. “Coonoor in the Nilgiris district experienced 9 cm of rainfall, while Alakarai Estate, Bilimalai Estate, and Barliyar recorded 8 cm, and Surangudi in Thoothukudi district registered 8 cm of rainfall,” it added.