Occurred Nov 2, 2026, 1:21:27 PM UTC

First published Nov 3, 2026, 12:48:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 3, 2026, 12:48:15 AM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Moderate Rain with Thunderstorm and Lightning is very likely to occur at isolated places over Chengalpattu, Chennai, Kancheepuram, Thiruvallur in next 3 hours.

Reported by India SACHET Disaster Alerts

IMD-Chennai forecasts moderate rain, thunderstorms and lightning within three hours in parts of four Tamil Nadu districts.

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Affected location: Chengalpattu, Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Thiruvallur districts, Tamil Nadu

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The forecast covers Chengalpattu, Chennai, Kancheepuram and Thiruvallur districts and indicates a short time window.

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Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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

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