Chennai, June 9, 2025 — A warm Monday morning turned wet and breezy by afternoon, as parts of Chennai were drenched by sudden showers, offering residents a much-needed break from the sweltering heat. The unexpected downpour, which began around 2:30 p.m., brought slow-moving traffic, waterlogging, and a citywide sigh of relief.
Neighborhoods like Mylapore, Chintadripet, Anna Nagar, Adyar, and Chepauk saw a rapid shift in conditions as dark clouds rolled in, bringing with them cool winds and a steady rainfall. By 4 p.m., the temperature had dropped to a pleasant 30°C, a stark contrast to the heat earlier in the day. While the breeze was gentle, the humidity stayed stubbornly high, keeping the air sticky and warm.
Rain Forecast: What’s Driving the Wet Spell?
According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai, an east-west trough in the upper atmosphere is causing the current weather pattern. B. Amudha, who heads the RMC in an additional in-charge capacity, noted that this system is likely to bring continued rainfall across Tamil Nadu, especially in the northern districts and the Western Ghats, through the weekend.
For Chennai, this means intermittent light to moderate rain over the next 10 days. While temperatures will likely hoveraround 30
