Chennai Expects Rainfall and Cooler Temperatures this Week

Strategic Insights -

Chennai is set to experience a respite from the heatwave with predicted rainfall and cooler temperatures this week, according to the Regional Meteorological Department. The department has forecasted light to moderate rainfall at isolated places across Tamil Nadu, including Puducherry and Karaikal, accompanied by thunderstorm activity and gusty winds. The temperatures are also expected to fall by 2-3 degrees Celsius due to a cyclonic circulation over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining South Andaman Sea.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chennai is expected to experience rainfall and cooler temperatures this week, with the minimum temperature predicted to be around 28 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature around 35 degrees Celsius.
  • The Regional Meteorological Department has forecasted light to moderate rainfall at isolated places across Tamil Nadu, including Puducherry and Karaikal, accompanied by thunderstorm activity and gusty winds.
  • The temperatures are expected to fall by 2-3 degrees Celsius due to a cyclonic circulation over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining South Andaman Sea.
  • The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert in numerous regions of Tamil Nadu, including Tiruvallur, Kanyakumari, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Coimbatore, and Thirunelveli, among others.
  • The monsoon is expected to arrive in Chennai between June 1 and June 5, 2025, bringing the first rains of the Southwest monsoon.
  • The IMD has advised fishermen to avoid venturing near the sea due to squally wind and strong gusts.

Statistics:

  • Temperature: Minimum temperature around 28 degrees Celsius and maximum temperature around 35 degrees Celsius.
  • Rainfall: Light to moderate rainfall at isolated places across Tamil Nadu.
  • Wind Speed: 55 kmph over the South Tamil Nadu coast, the Gulf of Mannar, and the adjoining Comoroan area.
  • Time Period: Rainfall predicted till May 25, 2025.
  • Date of Monsoon Arrival: Expected to arrive in Chennai between June 1 and June 5, 2025.

Sources:

  • Regional Meteorological Department
  • Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)
  • Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.
  • Contify.com