Chennai Weather LATEST Update: Moderate Rain Likely in Western Ghats for Next 6 Days, IMD Issues Forecast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rainfall over the Western Ghats districts for the next six days.

Overnight showers brought relief from heat in Tamil Nadu, with Vellore, Ranipet, Arcot, Arakkonam, and Sholinghur recording prolonged rain causing power outages.

Rainfall was reported in Chengalpattu district, including Madurantakam, Karunguzhi, Melmaruvathur, Mamallapuram, and Kalpakkam, and in Cuddalore between 7 pm and 10 pm.

Chennai is expected to see moderate rain with thunderstorms in the evening or night, while daytime temperatures may reach about 38°C.

Northern Tamil Nadu may see above-normal heat, with maximum temperatures up to 3°C higher than the seasonal average despite possible scattered rainfall.