Under the influence of various systems acting in tandem, up to widespread showers are likely in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal during the week. Isolated heavy to very heavy rains (64.5 mm-204.5 mm) are forecast over the region until Monday.

Friday: Rainfall will continue across 14 districts, including Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Tiruppur, Theni, Dindigul, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Erode, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Salem, Namakkal, and Karur.

Saturday: Thirteen districts will experience heavy rains, including Dindigul, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Erode, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Salem, Vellore, Ranipettai, Tirupattur, Tiruvannamalai, and Kallakurichi.

Sunday: Nine districts, including the ghat areas of Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Tiruppur, Theni, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, and Tirupattur, will face heavy downpours.

Chennai is expected to experience partly cloudy skies with occasional light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and lightning in the coming days. The temperature will likely peak at 34°C, with minimum temperatures between 27°C and 28°C.

The heavy downpours across the state are expected to impact daily life in the affected regions, and citizens are advised to stay updated on weather warnings and take necessary precautions.

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