Chennai Weather Update: IMD Issues Orange Alert In The City; Rainfall Is Likely In These Regions Of Tamil Nadu

Chennai: The monsoon has come to Tamil Nadu, and residents are facing a considerable amount of rain. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for several regions in Tamil Nadu, including Chennai.

Tamil Nadu's capital city woke up at 05: 43 AM and the sun is likely to set at 6: 37 PM. Today, the minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to be around 29 degrees Celsius and 37 degrees Celsius, respectively. The humidity is expected to be around 65 per cent.

Today's weather

The 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 some districts, including Western Ghats, until the weekend. The skies are expected to be cloudy, and it will remain the same throughout the day. The rainfall is likely to continue till June 23, 2025. Rainfall could lead to slippery roads and traffic congestion in some areas.

Rainfall is predicted in these regions

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

Today's AQI

The AQI is likely to stand at 71, which indicates moderate Air Quality in the city. 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.