Chennai Weather Update: City To Experience Heavy Rainfall On Sunday; IMD Issues Orange Alert

Chennai: The capital city is known as the Gateway to South India, and usually experiences hot and humid weather conditions during the summer and early monsoon months. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted cloudy skies across Tamil Nadu over a next few days. The city's weather is expected to remain warm and humid, with occasional chances of heavy rainfall due to the ongoing influence of the Southwest Monsoon.

On Friday, the capital city woke up at 05:54 AM and the sun is likely to set at 6: 36 PM. Today, the minimum and maximum temperature are likely to be around 28 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius, respectively. The humidity is expected to be around 71 per cent.

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— IMD-Tamilnadu Weather (@ChennaiRmc) August 2, 2025

Today's weather

The Regional Meteorological Department (RMC) has predicted heavy rainfall in districts, including Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Ranippettai, Tirupathur, Cudalore, Perambalur, Kallakurichi, and Ramanathapuram. Meanwhile, light rainfall is predicted in Ariyalur, Dharmapuri, Salem, Puducherry, Kanniyakumari, Chennai, Tirunelveli, and Tenkasi districts of Tamil Nadu. The skies are expected to be cloudy and it will remain the same throughout the day.

Heavy rainfall in the upcoming days

According to the IMD, Tamil Nadu is all set to witness heavy rainfall in the upcoming days. The weather department has issued a yellow alert for numerous districts between August 2 and August 6, 2025. Heavy rainfall is likely to persist in isolated regions of Tamil Nadu.

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— IMD-Tamilnadu Weather (@ChennaiRmc) August 2, 2025

Weather tips

If you're planning to go outdoors, it's advisable to stay hydrated and wear light, breathable clothing. Keeping an umbrella handy could help in case of sudden rain spells. It's also a good idea to avoid outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours when the heat and humidity are at their highest.

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Weather update for the upcoming days

According to the IMD, skies are likely to be cloudy on Monday, and it will remain the same throughout the day. Heavy rainfall is also predicted, and it will be accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms on August 4, 2025.