Chennai and many parts of Tamil Nadu are experiencing heavy rains with gusty winds. IMD forecasts thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in multiple districts until June 15.
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As the summer heat fades in Tamil Nadu, widespread rain has made a strong return. After a sweltering afternoon, Chennai witnessed heavy downpours with gusty winds on Sunday evening, disrupting daily life in several parts of the city.
Areas like Aiyaram Vilkkadu, Thiruverkadu, Vadapalani, Koyambedu, Parimunai, Teynampet, Guindy, Virugambakkam, and Valasaravakkam saw sudden showers, making commuting difficult for motorists. The rain is expected to continue in the city for the next few hours, according to local forecasts.
Meanwhile, the Chennai Meteorological Department has confirmed that rainfall was recorded in some parts of North and South Tamil Nadu, as well as Puducherry. However, dry weather persisted in Karaikal. The heaviest rainfall recorded was 7 cm in Salem, Mettur, Dharmapuri, and Pennagaram.
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In the last 24 hours, a slight temperature increase of 1–3°C was observed in a few parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, with some areas recording 2–4°C above normal temperatures. Elsewhere, temperatures remained close to average.
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Rain Forecast for the Week Ahead
According to IMD’s latest update, an upper atmospheric circulation over South India is likely to bring light to moderate rain with thunder, lightning, and gusty winds (30–40 km/hr) to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal over the next few days.
June 9 Forecast:
Heavy rain likely in Vellore, Tirupattur, Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Ariyalur, Mayiladuthurai, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri and Puducherry.
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June 10 Forecast:
Rain with thunder and wind in many areas; heavy showers likely in Erode, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai.
June 11 Forecast:
Rain to intensify across North Tamil Nadu, with heavy rainfall predicted in Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Trichy, Ariyalur, Cuddalore, Pudukkottai, Perambalur, Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Nilgiris, and parts of Puducherry and Karaikal.
June 12 Forecast:
Heavy rain likely in hilly regions of Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Theni, Tenkasi, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvallur, and Kanchipuram.
June 13 Forecast:
Very heavy rain may hit Coimbatore and Nilgiris, with heavy rainfall in Tirunelveli, Theni, Dindigul, Tenkasi, and Kanyakumari.
June 14–15 Forecast:
Continued heavy to very heavy rain expected in Nilgiris and Coimbatore, while Tirunelveli, Theni, Dindigul, Tenkasi, and Kanyakumari will also remain on alert.
The Meteorological Department urges residents across Tamil Nadu to stay cautious, especially in regions prone to flooding and landslides. With lightning, strong winds, and heavy rainfall expected, commuters are advised to avoid unnecessary travel and secure outdoor belongings.
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