Chennai: The capital city is known as the Gateway to South India, and usually experiences hot and humid weather conditions during the summer and early monsoon months. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a mix of rain and scorching heat across Tamil Nadu over the next few days.
The city's weather is expected to remain warm and humid, with occasional chances of light rainfall due to the ongoing Southwest Monsoon influence. On Monday, the capital city woke up at 05: 53 AM, and the sun is likely to set at 6: 38 PM. Today, the minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to be around 28 degrees Celsius and 37 degrees Celsius, respectively. The humidity is expected to be around 57 per cent.
Today's weather
The Regional Meteorological Department (RMC) has predicted rainfall to continue over Tamil Nadu. Other parts of the state will experience light to moderate rainfall and it is likely to be accompanied by thunderstorms. The temperatures are expected to remain above normal, causing discomfort in several regions.
The city may experience gusty winds. Chennai is likely to experience light to moderate rainfall. Meanwhile, rainfall is also predicted in districts, including Western Ghats, Puducherry, Karaikal, Nilgiris, Tenkasi, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, Theni, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Ariyalur, and Perambalur until the weekend. The skies are expected to be cloudy and it will remain the same throughout the day.
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, Karnataka, West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Telangana.
Chennai's AQI
The AQI is expected to be around 66, which indicates satisfactory air quality in the city and its surrounding areas. Some people who are less sensitive to air pollution may also have problems. Sensitive people may face more problems. The higher the AQI, the higher the level of air pollution and the greater the health concern. An AQI of 50 or less indicates good air quality, while an AQI of more than 300 indicates hazardous air quality.
