Occurred Nov 11, 2026, 1:34:18 AM UTC

First published Nov 12, 2026, 2:39:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 12, 2026, 2:39:15 AM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Light to Moderate Rain with thunderstorm and lightning is likely to occur at most places over Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Ramanathapuram, Karaikal in next 3 hours.

Reported by India SACHET Disaster Alerts

Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning is expected in the named areas within the next three hours. The source identifies IMD-Chennai as issuer and advises following SDMA guidelines.

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Affected location: Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Ramanathapuram and Karaikal

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India SACHET Disaster Alerts Light to Moderate Rain with thunderstorm and lightning is likely to occur at most places over Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Ramanathapuram, Karaikal in next 3 hours.National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) / SACHET Usage terms

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