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Chennai Drenched: Monsoon Arrives with Heavy Rains
2 Nov
Summary
- Chennai experienced average rainfall of 76.07 mm in 24 hours.
- Northern areas received over 100 mm of rain, with some exceeding 149 mm.
- Schools and colleges in Chennai and Tiruvallur were closed due to heavy rain.
The northeast monsoon has made its arrival in Tamil Nadu, bringing significant rainfall to Chennai. In the 24 hours leading up to 6 a.m. on November 2, 2026, the city recorded an average rainfall of 76.07 mm. This heavy rainfall prompted the District Collectors of Chennai and Tiruvallur to declare a holiday for all schools and colleges in their respective districts on November 2, 2026, due to the severe weather conditions. Monitoring stations across the region reported substantial precipitation, with 28 stations recording heavy rainfall and five experiencing very heavy rainfall. No locations reported extremely heavy rainfall. The northern areas of Chennai, including Manali, Ennore, Kathivakkam, Tiruvottiyur, Madhavaram, and Puzhal, received over 100 mm of rain in several places. Parrys in Royapuram Zone recorded the highest rainfall at 149.2 mm, followed by New Manali Town at 141.6 mm. Central Chennai also experienced significant rainfall, with Basin Bridge receiving 111.6 mm. In contrast, southern and southwestern areas of the city received relatively less rainfall.
