HEAVY RAINFALL LIKELY OVER DELTA, COASTAL BELTS IN TAMIL NADU FOR FOUR DAYS

The prevailing weather system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring intense downpour over the delta and coastal districts between November 16 and November 19, signalling the return of Northeast monsoon's active phase after a lull.

- AJIKUMAR CHENNAI

The system caused sporadic, sudden showers over parts of north coastal areas, including Chennai, on Thursday. The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast an increase in rainfall over the State from Sunday onwards, which may be heavy in four delta districts, including Thanjavur and Mayiladuthurai, and the Karaikal area on Sunday.

Intense rainfall would cover 11 delta and coastal districts, including Tiruvarur, Villupuram, Nagapattinam, Cuddalore, and Puducherry and Karaikal area on November 17.