Rain Expected Across Tamil Nadu Until September 4: Weather Department Warns of Rising Temperatures

The Chennai Meteorological Centre has forecast light to moderate rain in Tamil Nadu until September 4.

According to the weather department`s forecast:

August 29 and 30, 2026: Light rain accompanied by thunder, lightning and strong winds of 40 to 50 kmph is likely at one or two places in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.

August 31, 2026: Light rain is likely at one or two places in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.

September 1 and 2, 2026: Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder, lightning and strong winds of 40 to 50 kmph is likely at one or two places in north coastal Tamil Nadu and the Western Ghats districts. Light rain may occur at one or two places in other parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.

September 3, 2026: Light to moderate rain is likely at one or two places in north coastal Tamil Nadu and the Western Ghats districts. Light rain may occur at one or two places in other parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.

September 4, 2026: Light to moderate rain is likely at one or two places in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.

Maximum Temperature Forecast

Change in maximum temperature over the next 24 hours:

August 29 to September 2, 2026: No significant change in maximum temperatures is expected in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, although temperatures may rise slightly.

Variation from normal maximum temperature:

August 29 to September 2, 2026: Maximum temperatures may be 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal at some places in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, while temperatures in the remaining parts of Tamil Nadu are likely to remain near normal.

Weather Forecast for Chennai and Suburbs

Today (August 29, 2026) and tomorrow (August 30, 2026): The sky is likely to remain partly cloudy. Light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning may occur in some parts of the city during the evening or night. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 37 to 38 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may remain around 27 to 28 degrees Celsius.