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. On Tuesday, 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 28 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius, respectively. The humidity is expected to be around 84 per cent.
Today's weather
The Regional Meteorological Department (RMC) has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall 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.
An orange alert for Nilgiris
According to the IMD, heavy rainfall is likely to occur in Nilgiris and the Ghat regions of Coimbatore district. People in these areas are urged to stay alert and adhere to safety protocols because of the risk of flooding and landslides.
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 6
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.
