IMD issues orange alert for Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi; heavy rains hit salt production
India news | The unseasonal showers have severely impacted the salt production in the region, which had resumed only a few days ago, affecting local producers.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an ‘orange alert’ for heavy rainfall in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu on March 12 amid downpours over the last few days.
The unseasonal showers have severely impacted the salt production in the region, which had resumed only a few days ago. Incessant rainfall over the past two days has brought the operations to a halt, impacting local producers.
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The fishing boats have also been docked as a precautionary measure amid the heavy rainfall warnings. The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in several districts, including Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Madurai, Theni, Erode, Salem, and Namakkal.
Authorities have warned about waterlogging and slippery roads in some areas. Traffic may also be affected in several regions due to rainfall.
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Fishermen warning
The IMD has also advised fishermen not to venture into the affected places. “Squally weather with wind speed 35 kmph to 45 kmph gusting to 55 kmph likely to prevail over along and off south Kerala coast and adjoining Lakshadweep, Maldives; Comorin areas,” said IMD.
Forecast for other regions
According to the weather department, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are likely to witness thunderstorms today. Similar weather conditions have also been predicted for Assam and Meghalaya from March 12 to 15. The IMD further said Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are likely to experience rain from March 12 to 16.
The IMD predicted a partly cloudy sky, with mist in the morning and surface winds throughout the day for New Delhi. The maximum temperature is expected to remain between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may hover between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius in the national capital.
(With inputs from agencies)
