Chennai Weather Update: Rain Forecast, School and College Holiday News
With the onset of the northeast monsoon in Tamil Nadu, rain has intensified in many places across the state. Especially, the districts of North Tamil Nadu including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kanchipuram have been affected by incessant rain for the past few days. In the backdrop of this, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for many districts.
Red Alert in Tiruvallur: Yellow Alert for Chennai
Thiruvallur district has recorded the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours. With 8 cm of rain recorded in Tiruttani alone, heavy rain is continuing throughout the district. Due to this, the Meteorological Department has issued a Red Alert for Tiruvallur.
Following this, a Yellow Alert has also been issued for Chennai district. This means that there is a high chance of moderate rainfall, the Meteorological Department has warned.
Chennai has been experiencing cloudy weather for the past few days, with moderate to heavy rains at some places. This has led to waterlogging in the lower elevations of the city — Perambur, Villivakkam, Saidapet, and Pozhichalur.
Holiday announced for schools only in Dharmapuri
The District Collector has announced a holiday for schools only in Dharmapuri district today due to the impact of rain. Officials said that this decision was taken considering the safety of students as the roads are muddy and waterlogged due to continuous rains.
The Education Department has announced that holidays will be declared in other districts — Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kanchipuram — as required based on the weather forecast. Currently, there is no holiday announcement for colleges in Chennai and nearby areas, but it is said that the officials will take a decision depending on the situation.
Thiruvallur District Rainfall Record (Last 24 Hours)
Rainfall Record by Location (cm)
Thiruthani 8
Thiruvalankadu 7
Kummidipoondi 6
Poondi 5
RKpettai 4
Thiruvallur 4
Zameen Korattur 3
Thamaraipakkam 3
Avadi 3
Uthukottai 3
Cholavaram 3
These rain records confirm the intensification of monsoon in North Tamil Nadu.
Will it rain in Chennai today?
According to the latest forecast of the Meteorological Department, Chennai is likely to receive light to moderate rain today. It has been said that heavy rain may also occur in some isolated places.
Moderate rain is expected in the coastal areas of the city — Marina, Besant Nagar, Neelankarai, Thandai Yarpettai etc. in the evening and night.
Also, due to the moisture generated from the low pressure area, there is a possibility of intense rain in Chennai during the night.
Warning notice to the public
The Meteorological Department and the District Collectorate have issued the following warnings to all the people:
Do not go out unnecessarily during the rain.
Avoid areas where there is a risk of falling power lines and tree branches.
Fishermen should not go to the sea in coastal areas.
Do not park vehicles in areas where waterlogging occurs due to rain.Parents in schools and colleges should pay attention to official announcements.
Most parts of Chennai started this morning with clouds. Light rain fell in some places. According to the Meteorological Department, moderate rain is expected to continue throughout the day. Also, the moist wind coming from the northwest direction increases the chances of continued rain for the next 24 hours.
Weather Forecast for Chennai
Thursday: Light to Moderate Rain (70% Chance)
Friday: Thunderstorm (80% Chance)
Saturday: Heavy Rain at Some Places (Red Alert Chance)
Sunday: Rain likely to decrease (40% Chance)
87% Water Reserve in Tamil Nadu Dams; 1,522 Lakes 100% Full
The total capacity of the 90 dams and reservoirs maintained by the Water Resources Department is 224 TMC. Currently, 196.897 TMC. Water is stored in these dams. This is 87.77 percent of the total capacity. Due to this, drinking water is being distributed without any shortage across the state.
Officials’ Comment
“The northeast monsoon is currently active. Moderate rains will continue in the areas around Chennai. There is a possibility of heavy rain in some coastal districts. People should be cautious. Also, the deep depression that prevailed over north interior Tamil Nadu and adjoining areas has now weakened into a low pressure area after moving northwestwards,” the Meteorological Department said.
