Chennai: The city woke up at 05: 42 AM and the sun is likely to set at 6: 34 PM. Today, the minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to be around 28 degrees Celsius and 36 degrees Celsius, respectively. The humidity is expected to be around 69 per cent and the wind is expected to blow steadily from the Southwest at 19 km/h.
A Yellow alert has been issued in these regions
The IMD has issued a yellow alert in Chennai, Ranipet, Villupuram, Puducherry, Tiruvallur, Nilgiris, Ghat areas of Coimbatore, Tenkasi, Dindigul, Theni, Thoothukudi, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Ramanathapuram, Namakkal, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Dindigul, and Kanniyakumari, Madurai and Virudhunagar districts of Tamil Nadu. The rainfall is likely to be accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.
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. Rainfall could lead to waterlogging and slippery roads in some areas. Residents can experience traffic congestion in some areas.
Chennai's AQI
The AQI is likely to stand at 85 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.
Weather forecast for upcoming days
June 9: Scattered showers are predicted in the isolated regions.
June 10: Thundershower and overcast skies are predicted on Tuesday.
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