Chennai Drenched: Monsoon Returns with Thunderous Showers

Chennai is experiencing a return of rainfall, with moderate showers anticipated for the next two days. The Tamil Nadu capital and neighboring districts like Tiruvallur and Chengalpattu are likely to see isolated showers accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Temperatures in Chennai are expected to range between 26-27 degrees Celsius at night and 33-34 degrees Celsius during the day.

On Wednesday, October 15, 2026, 24 districts across Tamil Nadu are forecast to receive rain, with heavy showers predicted for Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, and Kanyakumari. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a wider forecast for rainfall across the state in the coming days, including heavy showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds.

Thursday, October 16, 2026, is expected to bring moderate rain to many parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal. Isolated heavy rainfall is also predicted for districts such as Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruppur, Salem, and Nagapattinam. Gusty winds of up to 50 kmph may occur in certain areas. Several districts, including Kanyakumari, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Erode, Salem, Namakkal, Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Pudukkottai, Nagapattinam, and the Ghat areas of Tenkasi and Tirunelveli, are on yellow alert.

The intermittent pattern of the Northeast Monsoon is expected to continue from October 16 to October 19, 2026. While moderate rain is forecast for much of Tamil Nadu, isolated heavy spells may occur in various districts. The intensity and duration of these rains can vary significantly between localities, with no guarantee of continuous rainfall throughout the day.