Chennai: The monsoon has come to Tamil Nadu, and residents are facing a significant 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: 42 AM and the sun is likely to set at 6: 36 PM.
Today, the minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to be around 28 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius, respectively. The humidity is expected to be around 77 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 various districts, including Western Ghats, til the weekend. The skies are expected to be cloudy, and it will remain the same throughout the day.
Rainfall is predicted in these regions
The Regional Meteorological Department (RMC) has issued rainfall in Chennai, Ranipet, Puducherry, Tiruvallur, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tenkasi, Dindigul, Theni, Thoothukudi, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Sivaganga, Chengalpattu, Pudukkottai, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Ramanathapuram, Namakkal, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Dindigul, and Kanniyakumari, Madurai and Virudhunagar districts of Tamil Nadu.
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
The AQI is likely to stand at 76, 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.
