Chennai Weather Update: City To Experience Heavy Rainfall On Sunday; IMD Issues Orange Alert

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.

The meteorological agency indicated that the rainfall will lower the temperature by two to four degrees Celsius, offering significant comfort from the intense heat. The IMD recommended that residents adhere to the guidelines and restrict their outings to prevent any inconveniences.

Today's weather

The Regional Meteorological Department (RMC) has issued rainfall in Chennai, Ranipet, Villupuram, 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.

This could lead to waterlogging situations in some areas and traffic may be affected. The rainfall is likely to be accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.

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 and humidity

The humidity is likely to remain around 77 per cent for the next few days. The AQI is likely to stand at 73 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.