Chennai and neighbouring areas to get light to moderate rains over the weekend
Chennai and surrounding areas are expected to experience light to moderate rains over the weekend following a hot Friday. The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued a bulletin forecasting the possibility of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds in various districts. This weather change is attributed to the early onset of moisture-bearing Easterlies, which will help reduce the heat in the region.
- ▪Chennai recorded high temperatures of 40.8 degrees Celsius on Friday before cooler weather arrived on Saturday.
- ▪The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued a Nowcast for light to moderate rains in several districts, including Chennai and Puducherry.
- ▪Heavy rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds is expected in isolated areas over the weekend.
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After a hot Friday (May 22, 2026) in Chennai, with Meenambakkam touching 40.8 degree Celsius and Nungambakkam recording 39.8 degree Celsius, the city woke up to a cool morning on Saturday (May 23), thanks to the early onset of the moisture-bearing Easterlies.According to V.R. Durai, Director, Regional Weather Forecasting Centre, though places such as Tiruttani, Ranipet, and Arani in Tiruvannamalai experienced rainfall on Friday, Chennai did not get any due to weak easterly winds. The Northwesterly winds from Rayalaseema, which were bringing the heat, were stronger, blocking the Easterlies. “The heat will come down this weekend due to this,” he said.
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