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IMD predicts heavy rain in Chennai and neighboring districts due to cyclonic circulation

Chennai experienced light to moderate rainfall since Wednesday night, with predictions of heavier showers in the city and surrounding areas. Districts like Chengelpet, Kanchipuram, and those along the coast from Villupuram to Ramanathapuram are also expected to see increased rainfall. This weather pattern is attributed to stronger easterlies and a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal.

CHENNAI: Many parts of the city received intermittent light to moderate intensity rainfall since Wednesday night. The IMD forecast heavy rainfall at one or two places in the city and the suburbs today. Neighbouring districts Chengelpet and Kanchipuram, as well as Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukkottai, and Ramanathapuram districts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and the Karaikal area, may also receive heavy rainfall at isolated places.

The rain activity is due to the strengthening of the easterlies and a cyclonic circulation hovering over the Bay of Bengal. Between November 6, 8.30am and November 7, 8.

30am, Ponneri received the highest rainfall of 9 cm, Manali 6 cm, Sholinganallur and Avadi 5 cm, Nungambakkam 2 cm, and Meenambakkam 3.9 mm..