Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Western Ghats to get moderate rain
The weather department says that the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu will get some rain until July 24.
This rain is because of a weather system in the Gulf of Mannar.
Other parts of Tamil Nadu might get a little rain, but not much.
Places like Puducherry and Karaikal might also get some rain.
The weather will be hot in the inside parts of the state, but near the coast, it will be normal.
Chennai will have partly cloudy skies with some rain.
People are advised to stay updated on the weather and stay hydrated.
IMD forecasts moderate rainfall in Western Ghats districts until July 24.
Isolated light to moderate rain expected in other parts of Tamil Nadu.
Atmospheric circulation over Gulf of Mannar influencing weather conditions.
Interior districts likely to experience above-normal temperatures.
Chennai to have partly cloudy skies with moderate rain in some areas.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- What
- Forecast of moderate rainfall in Western Ghats and scattered rain in Tamil Nadu
- When
- Until July 24
- Where
- Western Ghats districts, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal
- Why
- Due to atmospheric circulation over the Gulf of Mannar
- Forecast Period
- Until July 24
- Affected Regions
- Western Ghats districts, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal
- Expected Rainfall
- Moderate in Western Ghats, isolated light to moderate elsewhere
- Temperature Forecast
- Above normal in interior districts, close to normal along the coast
- Chennai Forecast
- Partly cloudy with moderate rain in some areas
- Maximum Temperature in Chennai
- Around 36 degrees Celsius
- Weather Influencing Factor
- Atmospheric circulation over Gulf of Mannar