Tamil Nadu Weather: The southwest monsoon has officially ended, but rains continue to lash several parts of Tamil Nadu. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai, as many as 30 districts in the state are expected to receive rain in the coming days.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast for districts such as Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram and Tenkasi. Meanwhile, light to moderate showers are anticipated in Chennai over the next 48 hours.

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Earlier, the RMC issued an alert stating that 30 districts are likely to experience rainfall within the next three hours. These include Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram and several others across Tamil Nadu.

The weather office attributes this rainfall to a lower-level atmospheric circulation over the southwestern Bay of Bengal, which is influencing the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu. The system is expected to bring moderate showers to other districts such as Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Vellore, Tirupattur, Chengalpattu, Tiruvannamalai, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Kanniyakumari, Cuddalore, Viluppuram, Tirunelveli, Kallakurichi, Perambalur, Tiruchy, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Ariyalur, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Krishnagiri, Sivaganga, Theni, Dindigul, Dharmapuri, Madurai, Virudhunagar and Thoothukudi.

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Chennai 7-day Weather Forecast

The seven-day weather forecast predicts varied conditions in the coming week. On 19 January, thunderstorms with rain are expected, with temperatures ranging from a minimum of 24 degrees Celsius to a maximum of 29 degrees Celsius. Light rain under a generally cloudy sky is anticipated on 20 and 21 January, with temperatures between 23 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius. From 22 January to 25 January, the weather is expected to remain partly cloudy, with consistent temperatures of 22 degrees Celsius at night and 30 degrees Celsius during the day.