Chennai Weather: City To Experience Moderate To Heavy Rainfall; IMD Issues A Yellow Alert

Chennai: The city woke up at 05: 41 AM and the sun is likely to set at 6: 32 PM on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Today, the minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to be around 29 degrees Celsius and 37 degrees Celsius, respectively. The humidity is expected to be around 66 per cent, and the wind is expected to blow steadily from the Southwest at 19 km/h. The skies are expected to be cloudy, and they will remain the same throughout the day.

A Yellow alert has been issued in these regions

The IMD has issued a yellow alert in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tenkasi, Dindigul, Theni, Thoothukudi, Sivaganga, Pudukkottai, Tanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli, Thenkasi, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Dindigul, and Kanniyakumari districts of Tamil Nadu.

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— IMD-Tamilnadu Weather (@ChennaiRmc) June 1, 2025

Cyclonic circulation is influenced the rainfall

The rainfall is likely due to a cyclonic circulation over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining South Andaman Sea. Rainfall could lead to waterlogging and slippery roads in some areas. Residents can experience traffic congestion in some areas.

Weather forecast for next five days

June 2: Light rainfall is anticipated on Monday with a partly cloudy sky.

June 3: Thundershower is predicted for Tuesday with a cloudy sky. The minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to be around 28 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius.

June 4: Partly cloudy skies are expected on Wednesday. The minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to be around 29 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius.

June 5: Scattered rainfall with thunderstorms is predicted on Thursday.

June 6: Mostly cloudy is predicted in the city. The minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to be around 29 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius, respectively.