Chennai: The city woke up at 05: 44 AM and the sun is likely to set at 6: 27 PM on Monday, May 12, 2025. Today, the minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to be around 30 degrees Celsius and 36 degrees Celsius, respectively. The humidity is expected to be around 68 per cent and the wind is expected to blow steadily from the South at 16 km/h.
Mercury level dipped on Sunday
The city remained cloudy, with rainfall in a few places on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Numerous parts of the city, including Porur, Ambattur, Red Hills, Mugalivakkam, Valsaravakkam, Tambaram, Poonamallee, and Guduvancheri, among others, received showers. Meanwhile, thunderstorms and lightning-related activities were observed in Avadi, Porur, Choramepet, Perungalathur, Tiruvallur, and Sriperumbudur.
Rainfall is predicted in these regions of Tamil Nadu
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), light rainfall is predicted in the city with thunderstorms, and the sky condition will remain partly cloudy; meanwhile, the temperatures are also likely to fall by 2-3 degrees Celsius.
What is humidity?
Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor present in the air. It's usually expressed as relative humidity (RH), which is a percentage showing how close the air is to being fully saturated with moisture. For example, 70 per cent RH means the air contains 70 per cent of the moisture it could hold at that temperature.
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Why is Tamil Nadu experiencing rainfall?
Tamil Nadu is experiencing rainfall due to the Northeast Monsoon, which is characterised by winds blowing from the northeast towards the southern Indian peninsula. These winds pick up moisture from the Bay of Bengal as they move inland, and they bring rain to the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu. The eastern coast of India, including Tamil Nadu, is positioned to receive rainfall from the Northeast Monsoon as the winds blow from the sea to the land.
