First published Oct 23, 2026, 10:48:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 10:48:15 AM UTC

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Moderate Rain(isolated one or two spells of Heavy Rain) with Thunderstorm and Lightning is very likely to occur at isolated places over Dindigul, Madurai, Theni in next 3 hours.

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An IMD-Chennai alert says moderate rain, including isolated one or two spells of heavy rain, with thunderstorm and lightning is very likely at isolated places in Dindigul, Madurai and Theni districts within three hours. The alert is marked severe, with urgency expected.

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Affected location: Dindigul, Madurai, and Theni districts, Tamil Nadu

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The alert identifies a severe, near-term thunderstorm and heavy-rain threat in three Tamil Nadu districts.

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India SACHET Disaster Alerts Moderate Rain(isolated one or two spells of Heavy Rain) with Thunderstorm and Lightning is very likely to occur at isolated places over Dindigul, Madurai, Theni in next 3 hours.National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) / SACHET Usage terms

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