Tamil Nadu Weather Update: Rain Likely Across Several Districts Today and Tomorrow

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast rainfall across parts of Tamil Nadu on July 28 and July 29, with the Western Ghats districts expected to receive moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds.

According to the weather department, a weak trough in the lower atmospheric levels over the Tamil Nadu coastal region is influencing the current weather conditions. As a result, isolated places in the Western Ghats districts are likely to experience moderate rainfall with thunderstorms on Tuesday (July 28) and Wednesday (July 29). Light rain accompanied by thunderstorms is also expected in isolated areas of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal.

Heavy Rain Forecast for July 30 and 31

On Thursday (July 30), Nilgiris district is likely to receive heavy rainfall, while other Western Ghats districts may witness moderate showers. Light rain is also expected in isolated parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal.

The forecast for Friday (July 31) indicates heavy rainfall in Coimbatore, Nilgiris, and Theni districts. Other Western Ghats districts are expected to receive moderate rain, with light showers continuing in isolated places across Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory regions.

High Temperatures Continue Across Tamil Nadu

Despite the rain forecast, several parts of the state continue to record above-normal temperatures. On Monday, Madurai City recorded the highest temperature at 105.8°F, followed by Madurai Airport (104.72°F), Chennai Nungambakkam (101.84°F), Chennai Meenambakkam and Tiruchirappalli (101.66°F), Vellore (101.48°F), Nagapattinam and Palayamkottai (100.76°F), and Cuddalore and Puducherry (100.4°F).

The weather department has stated that maximum temperatures are likely to remain 2°C to 4°C above normal in some areas from July 28 to July 31, while other parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal are expected to experience near-normal temperatures.

Chennai Weather Forecast

For Tuesday (July 28), Chennai is expected to witness partly cloudy skies, with the possibility of light rain in a few parts of the city.

Fishermen Advisory

The weather department has advised fishermen to exercise caution, as strong winds of up to 65 km/h are likely over the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining Kumari Sea on July 30 and July 31. Fishermen are urged to monitor weather updates before venturing into the sea.