Heavy rainfall likely in north Tamil Nadu this week

Sudden rain lashed Chennai on June 9, 2025. A scene at Anna Salai. | Photo Credit: B. Velankanni Raj

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has predicted heavy rainfall in north Tamil Nadu districts and later in the Western Ghats region this week while Chennai may experience a drop in day temperature.

What began as a warm Monday (June 9, 2025) morning turned into a refreshing surprise in the afternoon hours as sharp showers swept across several parts of Chennai, offering much-needed respite from the day’s heat.

Several areas, including Mylapore, Chintadripet, Anna Nagar, Adyar and Chepauk received rainfall since 2.30 p.m. on Monday. The sudden showers slowed down traffic on arterial roads and motorists had to wade through waterlogged stretches, including Jawaharlal Nehru Salai.

The day temperature in Chennai took a sharp fall to 30 degree Celsius by 4 p.m., thanks to the showers and the overcast sky.

Wet weather in T.N. till weekend

The RMC Chennai has forecast wet weather to continue over Tamil Nadu with heavy rainfall expected in various districts till the weekend.

B. Amudha, Head (Additional in-charge), RMC Chennai, said an east-west oriented trough in the upper levels triggered the wet weather in the city. Chennai will continue to experience light to moderate rainfall in some areas on Tuesday (June 10) as well, she added.

Published - June 09, 2025 06:23 pm IST