Chennai Weather Update: Rain Likely in 5 Districts Today

The Chennai Meteorological Centre has forecast moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning at a few places in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Tiruchirappalli and Madurai districts on Friday, September 4.

According to the weather department, a weak low-level trough is prevailing along the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu. Due to this weather system, a few places in the Western Ghats districts, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Tiruchirappalli and Madurai may receive moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning on Friday.

Chennai Weather Forecast Today

Chennai and its suburban areas are expected to remain partly cloudy on Friday, September 4. Some parts of the city may receive moderate rain with thunder and lightning during the evening or night.

Temperature Forecast

The maximum temperature in some parts of interior Tamil Nadu is expected to remain slightly above normal until Monday, September 7.

Highest Temperatures Recorded in Tamil Nadu

On Thursday, the highest temperature was recorded at Palayamkottai, where the temperature reached 104.36°F.

Other high temperatures recorded were:

- Tiruchirappalli – 103.1°F

- Thanjavur – 102.2°F

- Madurai Airport – 102.2°F

- Erode – 100.4°F

- Parangipettai – 100.4°F

Rainfall Recorded in Tamil Nadu

During the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, 50 mm of rainfall was recorded in Thiruvathavur in Madurai district, Panavaram and Walajah in Ranipet district.

Other areas that recorded rainfall included:

- Arcot, Ranipet – 40 mm

- Yercaud, Salem – 30 mm

- Maduranthakam Taluk Office – 30 mm

- Mamallapuram – 30 mm

- Cheyyur, Chengalpattu – 30 mm

- Vembakkam – 30 mm

- Arani, Tiruvannamalai – 30 mm

- Chittampatti, Madurai – 30 mm