Coimbatore Weatherman Santosh Krishnan forecasts rain for next five days in Coimbatore

Coimbatore: Although the depression crossed the coast of Chennai on Thursday evening, rains are likely to continue for the next five days in the northern regions including Coimbatore, according to Coimbatore Weatherman, Santosh Krishnan. 'The depression has weakened and moved west to Chennai. It will no longer rain in northern Tamil Nadu but there was a low pressure area development near Andaman. Its movement will weaken in the coming days. The Kongu Zone is likely to receive moderate to heavy rains on Friday and heavy showers in the Kongu Zone for the next five days,' predicted Santosh Krishnan.

A holiday had been declared for schools in Coimbatore for two days owing to IMD issuing a 'yellow alert' for the district. For the last two days, Coimbatore has experienced sunny weather without any rain. Moderate rain is expected on Friday. Holidays have been declared for Nilgiris schools and colleges.

The Kongu Belt rainfall system is completely different from other parts of Tamil Nadu and requires special attention to provide accurate weather forecasts. Santosh Krishnan added that Tirupur is likely to receive moderate rains on Friday and thundershowers will continue in southern Tamil Nadu and Delta areas, from Saturday for the next five days.