The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rain alert for Chennai and Puducherry, warning residents of possible heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Southern Tamil Nadu is likely to experience intense rainfall, while Chennai will see intermittent light showers throughout the week.
Chennai Weather Forecast: Cloudy Skies and Showers
Chennai is expected to have a week of cloudy weather, with sporadic light rain in the coming days. The maximum temperature is forecasted to rise slightly, ranging from 31°C to 32°C on Monday. The city will experience mostly stable weather, though thunderstorm alerts are expected later in the week.
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Early Week: Partly cloudy skies with moderate rain or thunderstorms.
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Midweek: Continuous cloud cover with light rainfall expected until Friday. No major warnings issued.
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End of Week: Unstable weather with possibility of thunderstorms, lightning, or dust storms. A fresh IMD warning has been issued for Saturday.
Low Pressure Area in Bay of Bengal
The IMD has reported a low-pressure system forming over the Bay of Bengal, which may bring increased rainfall across parts of Tamil Nadu. Residents are advised to stay alert and follow local weather updates.
Temperature Trends: Warmer Nights Across Tamil Nadu
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Chennai: Minimum temperatures slightly above normal, marking a rise of 1.6°C to 3°C.
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Other Districts: Warmer nights reported in Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Salem, Thirupattur, and Tiruvallur.
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Daytime Highs: Erode and Madurai airports recorded the highest daytime temperature at 32°C.
- Lowest Minimum: Karur Paramathi recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 20°C.
