Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Chennai, Neighbouring Districts Forecast Moderate Rain and Thunderstorms
Weather officials expect rain and thunderstorms in Chennai and nearby districts.
The rain may come with lightning and strong, sudden winds.
Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Ranipet could receive rain until Sunday.
Some hilly areas of Coimbatore and the Nilgiris may get heavy rain on August 24 and 25.
Other Western Ghats districts may receive rain on August 26 and 27.
Chennai may remain partly cloudy, with rain more likely in the evening or at night.
Temperatures could still reach 37 or 38 degrees Celsius.
People should avoid trees and open areas during lightning and drive carefully during heavy rain.
The Regional Meteorological Centre forecast moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in Chennai and nearby districts.
Rainfall is likely in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Ranipet until Sunday.
Heavy rain could occur in hilly parts of Coimbatore and the Nilgiris on August 24 and 25.
Isolated moderate rain is expected in Western Ghats districts on August 26 and 27.
Temperatures may reach 37–38°C, with humidity and daytime heat remaining uncomfortable in coastal areas.
- Who
- The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai issued the forecast, affecting residents and travellers in parts of Tamil Nadu.
- What
- Moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are expected, with possible heavy rain in some hilly areas.
- When
- Rain is forecast until Sunday; heavy rain is possible on August 24 and 25, with Western Ghats rainfall on August 26 and 27.
- Where
- Chennai, nearby northern districts, parts of the Western Ghats, Coimbatore and the Nilgiris may be affected.
- Why
- A weak low-pressure system persists in the lower atmospheric levels along the Tamil Nadu coast.
- Forecast conditions
- Moderate rain with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.
- Northern districts affected
- Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Ranipet.
- Heavy-rain areas
- Hilly areas of Coimbatore and the Nilgiris on August 24 and 25.
- Temperature range
- Chennai maximum temperatures of 37–38°C and minimum temperatures of 27–28°C.
- Weather system
- A weak low-pressure system along the Tamil Nadu coast.
- Safety advice
- Avoid trees and exposed areas during lightning, and drive carefully during sudden rain and strong winds.