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Weather
Rain Expected Today in Chennai and Chengalpattu as Part of 13 Tamil Nadu Districts
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 03:18 PM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast rain for Chennai and Chengalpattu today, along with eleven other districts in Tamil Nadu.
The Indian Meteorological Department issued a weather bulletin indicating that Chennai and the neighboring Chengalpattu district are likely to receive rainfall today. The forecast places these two districts among a total of thirteen districts across Tamil Nadu expected to see rain.
Authorities have advised residents to carry umbrellas and exercise caution while traveling, especially on highways and local roads that may become slippery. Schools and offices in the affected areas have been told to monitor conditions and take necessary precautions.
The outlook aligns with the early phase of the southwest monsoon, which typically brings intermittent showers to the state during this period. Other districts slated for rain include Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tirunelveli, among others.
Authorities have advised residents to carry umbrellas and exercise caution while traveling, especially on highways and local roads that may become slippery. Schools and offices in the affected areas have been told to monitor conditions and take necessary precautions.
The outlook aligns with the early phase of the southwest monsoon, which typically brings intermittent showers to the state during this period. Other districts slated for rain include Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tirunelveli, among others.