The state of Tamil Nadu has been witnessing light to moderate rains for the last 2-3 days which occurred after a long gap. Further, these rains are expected to continue over the state for at least another 48 hours.
The reason for these rains over Tamil Nadu can be attributed to the trough of low that is seen over the Comorin area and the adjoining equatorial Indian Ocean. Moreover, moderate winds from the Bay of Bengal are also reaching over the coastal parts of the state.
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In the last 24 hours from 08:30 am as on Wednesday,Parangipettairecorded 12 mm of rains, Chennai’s Minambakkam Observatory witnessed 7 mm, Karaikal 4 mm, Thanjavur andPalayankottaiboth recorded 5 mm of spells each andKaraikalwitnessed 4 mm of showers.
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According to Skymet Weather, these rains are expected to continue lashing the state for another 48 hours. The intensity of rains is expected to reduce in the next 24 hours. By January 13, the rains will further reduce its intensity and parts of Tamil Nadu will witness isolated light spells only.
Moreover, as the weather system is weak and is gradually fading away, chances of heavy to very heavy rains are very bleak.
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