Chennai Weather Alert: Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds Dated (9-6-25)

Chennai Weather Alert: Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds

The Chennai Meteorological Department has issued a weather alert for heavy rain and gusty winds across districts including Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kallakurichi, and Cuddalore. The temperature is also expected to rise by 2 to 3°C above normal in certain regions.

Even though Agni Nakshatra has ended, the heat remains intense. Yesterday’s widespread rainfall across Chennai and surrounding areas offered some relief. Places like Kodambakkam, Nungambakkam, Valluvar Kottam, Ambattur, and Arumbakkam saw significant rainfall. Northern Chennai areas such as Thiruvottriyur, Kasimedu, Vyasarpadi, and Ennore experienced strong winds with heavy rain.

In Vanagaram, a large banner collapsed onto power lines due to gusty winds. The falling debris damaged a nearby house and seriously injured a resident named Arumugam, who was hospitalized with head injuries. In Poonamallee, the roof of a private company was ripped off by the wind, damaging walls, AC machines, and vehicles.

In Chengalpattu, areas like Vandalur, Maraimalainagar, and Kattankulathur witnessed heavy rainfall. Uthukkottai in Tiruvallur district also received intense showers. In Krishnagiri, Barkur, and Kaveripattinam, thunderstorms broke the ongoing heatwave.

Cities like Vellore, Cuddalore, Tirupattur, and Jolarpettai also saw rainfall, much to the joy of residents and farmers. Puducherry, despite dark clouds and wind, saw no rain. However, moderate rainfall is still forecast for today in Puducherry and Chennai.

For tomorrow, the Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain in Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, and Cuddalore districts, along with Puducherry, due to changing wind speeds.