Chennai Weather: City To Experience Moderate To Heavy Showers; IMD Issues Orange Alert

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 cloudy skies across Tamil Nadu over the next few days. The city's weather is expected to remain warm and humid, with a chance of moderate to heavy rainfall due to the ongoing Southwest Monsoon influence.

Today's weather

On Friday, the capital city woke up at 05: 55 AM and the sun is likely to set at 6: 35 PM. Today, the minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to be around 27 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius, respectively. The humidity is expected to be around 84 per cent.

Heavy rainfall is expected in these regions

According to the IMD, Tamil Nadu is all set to witness moderate to heavy rainfall on Thursday. The rainfall is likely to occur in Western Ghats, Puducherry, Karaikal, Nilgiris, Vellore, Ranipet, Tenkasi, Tirupattur, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, Theni, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Ariyalur, and Perambalur. The weather department has issued an orange alert.

Weather tips

If you're planning to go outdoors, it's advisable to stay hydrated and wear light, breathable clothing. Keeping an umbrella handy could help in case of sudden rain spells. It's also a good idea to avoid outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours when the heat and humidity are at their highest.

Weather update for August 9

According to the IMD, overcast skies are predicted with scattered rainfall, and it will be accompanied by thunderstorms. The wind is expected to blow steadily from the South at 11 km/h.