Chennai Braces For Heavy Rainfall; IMD Issues Orange Alert In These Regions Of Tamil Nadu

Chennai: The city woke up at 05: 41 AM and the sun is likely to set at 6: 32 PM on Friday, May 30, 2025. Today, the minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to be around 28 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius, respectively. The humidity is expected to be around 71 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 it will remain the same throughout the day.

An orange alert has been issued in these regions

The IMD has issued an orange alert in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tenkasi, Dindigul, Theni, Thoothukudi, Sivagangai, Pudukkottai, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Dindigul, and Kanniyakumari districts of Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, a yellow alert has been issued in Madurai and Virudhunagar districts of Tamil Nadu.

Cyclonic circulation is influencing 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 the next five days

May 31: The minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to be around 28 and 34 degrees Celsius. Skies are predicted to be cloudy.

June 1: Residents can experience partly cloudy skies on Sunday.

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.