Tamil Nadu Weather Today: Rain Likely in 23 Districts, Chennai May Get Rain Tonight

Rain is likely in 23 districts of Tamil Nadu today due to prevailing weather systems over Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, according to the Chennai Regional Meteorological Centre.

A low-level trough is prevailing at around 0.9 km above sea level, extending from north interior Karnataka to the Gulf of Mannar through south interior Karnataka and parts of Tamil Nadu. An atmospheric circulation is also prevailing at around 1.5 km above sea level over south coastal Andhra Pradesh and adjoining Rayalaseema.

Heavy Rain Likely in 7 Districts

Due to these weather conditions, heavy rain accompanied by thunder, lightning and strong winds is likely at one or two places in:

- Nilgiris

- Coimbatore

- Karur

- Tiruchirappalli

- Perambalur

- Ariyalur

- Thanjavur

Moderate Rain in Several Districts

Moderate rain with thunder, lightning and strong winds may occur at a few places in other Western Ghats districts and in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Vellore, Tirupattur, Salem, Tiruppur, Erode, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Namakkal, Kallakurichi, Madurai and Sivaganga.

Chennai Weather Today

Chennai and suburban areas may receive light rain in a few parts of the city during the night, according to the weather department.

Residents in areas expecting thunderstorms and strong winds are advised to remain cautious and follow the latest weather updates.