Heavy rains likely in Western Ghats region of TN from July 1

CHENNAI: The IMD forecast heavy rains in the Western Ghat regions of Tamil Nadu from July 1 as the southwest monsoon was still active in the state.

The latest weather report from the Regional Meteorological Centre here on Tuesday said that moderate rain at isolated places, with thunderstorms and lightning, and gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph are likely to occur over Nilgiris, Theni, Dindigul, Erode, and Salem districts, and the ghat areas of Coimbatore and Tirupur districts from Wednesday.

However, the maximum temperatures are likely to be above normal during the day from June 30 till July 3 over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal area.

Concerning Chennai, the Met Office said light to moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning is likely to occur during evening or night hours from Tuesday, the report added.