- By Nidhi Giri
- Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:25 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Weather In Chennai: Chennai is likely to witness partly cloudy conditions with a chance of light rain over the next few days, as per the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC). A cyclonic circulation brewing over the southeast Bay of Bengal is the main weather influencer, bringing rain and fluctuating temperatures not just in Chennai but across several regions in Tamil Nadu. Despite the intermittent rain, Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu should brace for a gradual increase in daytime temperatures. Between April 7 and 9, a 2–3 degrees Celsius rise is expected in isolated pockets, especially across interior regions. Temperatures may edge above the seasonal average, making the heat more noticeable.
On Sunday, Chennai residents woke up to overcast skies and occasional drizzles, offering brief respite from the heat. The maximum temperature is forecasted to hover between 33 and 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum will likely stay steady around 27–28 degrees Celsius. The city can expect similar weather through the week, with light rainfall predicted on April 6, 8, 9, and 12. However, no significant weather warnings have been issued for Chennai itself.
Heavy Rain Alert In Western Ghats, Parts Of Tamil Nadu
While Chennai sees relatively milder conditions, other districts in the state are on higher alert. The RMC has issued a yellow alert for the Ghat regions of Coimbatore and the districts of Nilgiris, Theni, Dindigul, and Tenkasi. These areas could experience heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, particularly on Sunday and Monday.
On April 5, southern Tamil Nadu witnessed widespread showers, with Kozhiporvilai in Kanyakumari recording an impressive 19 cm of rainfall, and Tiruppur North not far behind with 11 cm.
Cyclonic Circulation Driving The Weather
The current unstable weather is being driven by a cyclonic circulation up to 3.1 km above mean sea level, accompanied by a trough stretching from Central Maharashtra to North Tamil Nadu via Interior Karnataka, as per reports. Additionally, a low-pressure trough over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas is fuelling the rainfall activity.
Although the earlier cyclonic circulation over Tamil Nadu has weakened, the influence of this new system is set to continue into early next week.