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Moderate Rain Likely in Tamil Nadu Today: Weather Update

Posted on: 02/Jan/2026 9:12:49 AM

After nearly 10 days of dry weather, several parts of Tamil Nadu witnessed widespread rainfall from late night on Tuesday till early Wednesday morning. According to official data, Chennai (Perambur) recorded the highest rainfall of 11 cm in the last 24 hours.

Meteorological officials said a low-level atmospheric circulation is prevailing over the Lakshadweep–Kumari Sea region, while another circulation is active over the southwest Bay of Bengal, off the Sri Lankan coast. Due to these weather systems, moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely at isolated places across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry today.

Fog and Temperature Drop Expected

- Light fog is likely during early morning hours over northern districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

- Due to the influence of cold winds, minimum temperatures may fall by up to 4°C below normal at a few places

Chennai Weather Forecast

For Chennai and its suburban areas, the sky will remain partly cloudy today.

Early morning: Light fog at isolated locations

Later hours: Possibility of light rain in some areas

Residents are advised to stay alert for changing weather conditions, especially during early morning travel hours.