Occurred Nov 4, 2026, 4:22:20 PM UTC

First published Nov 5, 2026, 1:17:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 5, 2026, 1:17:15 AM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Moderate rain, thunderstorms and lightning likely in parts of four Tamil Nadu districts within three hours

Reported by India SACHET Disaster Alerts

An IMD-Chennai alert says moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning is very likely at isolated places in Dindigul, Krishnagiri, Tirupathur and Tiruvannamalai districts. The alert is marked severe and expected.

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Affected location: Dindigul, Krishnagiri, Tirupathur and Tiruvannamalai districts, Tamil Nadu

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The alert identifies a short forecast window and four affected districts in Tamil Nadu.

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India SACHET Disaster Alerts Moderate Rain with Thunderstorm and Lightning is very likely to occur at isolated places over Dindigul, Krishnagiri, Tirupathur, Tiruvannamalai in next 3 hours.National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) / SACHET Usage terms

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