Chennai: Over the past few days, Chennai and its nearby areas have been experiencing continuous heavy downpours. In response to this, the Indian Metrological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, forecasting rain and thunderstorms for the next seven days.
As per IMD forecast, on November 6, Chennai is expected to receive moderate rain along with thunderstorms. The maximum temperature is expected to fluctuate between 33.4 and 25.3 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity in the city would be between 65 and 72. The city is expected to witness rainfall throughout the week with different intensities.
Detailed Forecast for Chennai Rain
On November 7, the city may experience a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of moderate rain or thunderstorms. The temperature would be between 25 and 33 degrees Celsius.
From November 8 to 10 the city is expected to experience heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms. The rain is expected to continue after November 10 as well as per the seven-day forecast by IMD.
Cyclonic Circulations Behind Heavy Chennai Rainfall
According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, the cause of the heavy rainfall is the formation of two active cyclonic circulations. One is present near the southeast Arabian Sea near the Kerela Coast, while the other is positioned over the southeast Bay of Bengal. These two cyclones form a trough between the Bay of Bengal and South Tamil Nadu, reaching an altitude of 3.1 km above sea level.
Many residents posted images and videos of rain on social media showing the extent of rainfall in the city. A user on X (formerly Twitter) posted a video of heavy rainfall in Thoraipakkam, writing that the rain has almost caused zero visibility.
Rain lashes in thoraipakkam., like zero visibility @praddy06@ChennaiRains pic.twitter.com/qWQEa5URxt
— Viknesh Jai✨ (@VikneshJai) November 4, 2024
Heavy rainfall is also expected in other parts of Southern Tamil Nadu and parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh from November 8 to 10. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are currently experiencing heavy rainfall.
