Occurred Nov 6, 2026, 4:56:21 PM UTC

First published Nov 7, 2026, 1:38:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 7, 2026, 1:38:15 AM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Moderate Rain with TS is very likely to occur at a few places over Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Karaikal in next 3 hours.

Reported by India SACHET Disaster Alerts

IMD-Chennai reports severe, expected moderate rain with thunderstorms at a few places in Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, and Karaikal within the next three hours. The alert asks people to follow SDMA guidelines.

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Affected location: Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, and Karaikal

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The alert identifies a near-term weather event across several named districts and Karaikal.

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India SACHET Disaster Alerts Moderate Rain with TS is very likely to occur at a few places over Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Karaikal in next 3 hours.National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) / SACHET Usage terms

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