Chennai weather: Rain likely to bring relief from heat on Monday

Chennai witnessed partly cloudy skies on Sunday with the maximum temperature at 37 degree Celsius and the minimum temperature at around 29 degree Celsius according to India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The weather department has predicted a relief from the sweltering heat as the city is set to receive light showers on Monday, May 5.

Forecast By IMD

Chennai is expected to witness a mix of cloudy skies and rainfall over the next week, according to the latest forecast. The department has predicted showers for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and a slight dip in temperature with minimum at 26 degree Celsius and Maximum at 36 degree Celsius.

Rainfall predicted in Tamil Nadu

According to the IMD, due to the influence of a cyclonic circulation light to moderate rainfall is predicted in many parts of Tamil Nadu. The temperatures are also likely to fall by 2-3 degrees Celsius.

Rainfall is likely in Ramanathapuram, Pudukkottai, Thanjavur, Tenkasi, Puducherry, Karaikal, Thirunelveli, and Kanniyakumari districts of Tamil Nadu.

The intensity of rainfall is likely to increase in upcoming days. The weather department said that it can lead to situations like slippery roads and traffic congestion in some regions.