Moderate Rain Likely in Western Ghats, North Coastal TN

The RMC said the wet spell over the Western Ghats districts is expected to continue for the next several days, with moderate rainfall likely at isolated places until August 16.

Residents in areas prone to thunderstorms have been advised to remain cautious during spells of lightning and gusty winds.

At the same time, temperatures are likely to rise in parts of north interior Tamil Nadu. The weather office said maximum temperatures could increase by up to three degrees Celsius over the region until August 14.

For Chennai and its neighbourhood, the sky is expected to remain partly cloudy during the day, with conditions becoming favourable for rain towards the evening or night. Moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is likely in some parts of the city and suburbs.

The forecast comes after several places in Tamil Nadu recorded significant rainfall during the previous 24 hours.

According to rainfall observations recorded during the 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on Monday, Vedhiyarendal in Sivaganga district received the highest rainfall of 5 cm. Tiruchendur in Thoothukudi district, Aruppukottai in Virudhunagar district and Sholavandan in Madurai district recorded 4 cm of rainfall each during the same period.

The continuing rainfall is expected to provide some relief from the prevailing warm conditions in parts of the state, though interior districts could experience hotter daytime temperatures over the next few days.

Weather conditions are expected to remain unsettled, particularly across the Western Ghats belt, as the lower-level atmospheric trough continues to influence Tamil Nadu.