Chennai Weather Update: IMD Issues Orange Alert In Nilgiris And Coimbatore Regions Of Tamil Nadu; Check Details

Chennai: The monsoon has arrived in Tamil Nadu, and residents are facing a considerable amount of rain. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts of Tamil Nadu. On Friday, the capital city woke up at 05: 42 AM and the sun is likely to set at 6: 36 PM.

Today, the minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to be around 28 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius, respectively. The humidity is expected to be around 58 per cent.

Today's weather

The Regional Meteorological Department (RMC) has predicted rainfall to continue over Tamil Nadu. The city may experience thunderstorms and gusty winds of speed reaching 30-40 kmph. Rainfall is likely to be heavy in various districts, including the Western Ghats, until the weekend. The skies are expected to be cloudy, and it will remain the same throughout the day.

Rainfall is predicted in these regions

The Regional Meteorological Department (RMC) has issued rainfall in Chennai, Ranipet, Puducherry, Tiruvallur, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tenkasi, Dindigul, Theni, Thoothukudi, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Sivaganga, Chengalpattu, Pudukkottai, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Ramanathapuram, Namakkal, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, and Kanniyakumari, Madurai, and Virudhunagar districts of Tamil Nadu.

Cyclonic circulation is influencing the rainfall

The rainfall is likely due to a cyclonic circulation over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining South Andaman Sea. The weather department also stated that, apart from Tamil Nadu, rainfall is likely to occur in other states, including Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Karnataka, West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Telangana. The existing weather conditions indicate bringing umbrellas or a raincoat, especially for individuals intending outdoor activities.