Chennai and Surrounding Areas to Experience Rain and Thunderstorms
Tamil Nadu weather today (April 6): Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram to receive rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning. Check IMD's full forecast
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Tamil Nadu is set to experience isolated heavy rainfall, particularly in the Western Ghats and hill districts, on April 6 and 7. Chennai, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram districts will see light to moderate rain with thunderstorms, potentially causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions.
- 01Isolated heavy rain expected in Western Ghats and hill districts of Tamil Nadu.
- 02Chennai, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram to experience thunderstorms and lightning.
- 03Traffic disruptions likely due to waterlogging in affected areas.
- 04Temperatures remain below normal in Coimbatore and Nilgiris districts.
- 05Forecast includes potential hailstorms in some interior districts.
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Tamil Nadu is forecasted to experience isolated heavy rainfall today and tomorrow, particularly in the Western Ghats and hill districts. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has indicated that areas such as Virudhunagar, Dindigul, and Theni could see substantial rain. In Chennai, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram districts, light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is expected within the next few hours. This weather could lead to waterlogging and slippery roads, affecting traffic. The RMC also predicts light rain with thunderstorms for coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on Tuesday. Delta Weatherman Hemachander has noted that more summer showers are anticipated over the coming days, particularly in western and southern districts, with a possibility of hailstorms in some interior areas. Meanwhile, temperatures in the Ghat regions of Coimbatore and Nilgiris are significantly below normal, with Kodaikanal recording a low of 11.7°C recently.
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Residents in affected areas should prepare for potential waterlogging and traffic disruptions due to the rain.
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