Tamil Nadu Monsoon Intensifies: Heavy Rainfall Disrupts Diwali and Triggers Orange Alert Across Multiple Districts

Oct 21, 2025 12:54 pm CST

Tamil Nadu faces intense monsoon rainfall with Tuticorin receiving over 8cm overnight, disrupting Diwali celebrations. The IMD forecasts two developing low-pressure systems and has issued orange alerts for several districts. Wind speeds of 45-55 kmph are expected along the coast until October 24, while Chennai remains watchful as authorities test recently expanded stormwater drainage systems.