The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecasted light to moderate rain across Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, due to changing wind patterns at sea. The temperature is expected to decrease as the rainfall continues and gradually diminishes.
The state will experience isolated showers, thunderstorms, and lightning over the next two days due to a moderate westerly/southwesterly air current. Heavy to very heavy rain is anticipated in parts of the Western Ghats, supported by favorable southwest monsoon conditions.
Chennai and its suburbs experienced mild rain on Sunday night, and light to moderate rainfall is expected to continue, mainly in the evenings and nights. The skies will remain cloudy during the day, leading to lower maximum temperatures in the capital over the next few days.
Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea until July 5 due to changing wind patterns. Wind speeds of 35-45 kmph, gusting up to 55 kmph, are expected over the Gulf of Mannar and adjacent south coastal areas. Fishermen in deep waters are urged to return ashore promptly.
According to the RMC, Tamil Nadu received 112 mm of rainfall from June 1 to July 1, significantly exceeding the average of 52 mm by 115%. Tirunelveli district recorded the highest excess rainfall at 412%, followed by Virudhunagar at 272%.