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Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected in Parts of Tamil Nadu

The Indian weather department warns that a low‑pressure system over Tamil Nadu and neighboring Karnataka will cause heavy rain on Tuesday.

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Key Points

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Heavy rain forecast for five districts, especially in hilly regions.

Strong winds likely in the same hill areas.

Moderate rain expected across many central and southern districts.

Chennai could experience thunderstorms with lightning.

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The most intense rainfall and strong winds are predicted for the hilly districts of Coimbatore, the Nilgiris, Theni, Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri.

Several other districts, including Tiruppur, Erode, Salem and many more, are expected to receive moderate showers.

In Chennai, rain may be accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.

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6 words

low‑pressure system

a large area where the air is lighter than around it, which helps clouds form and bring rain

hilly

having many hills or small mountains

moderate

average amount, not too much or too little

thunderstorms

storms that have loud thunder sounds, heavy rain, and often lightning

lightning

a bright flash of electricity that occurs during a storm

district

an administrative region within a state

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