Storms originating west of Chennai have moved toward the city, bringing spells of rain, thunderstorms, and lightning to both the core areas and suburbs. Satellite imagery indicates high cloud tops over northern Tamil Nadu, while radar has detected scattered rainfall along the coast and inland regions.
The India Meteorological Department has forecasted moderate rain at isolated locations accompanied by thunder. Officials have warned residents to remain cautious while outdoors, noting a 40-50% chance of storms continuing into the evening. Weather observers expect multiple rounds of precipitation, consistent with the intense, localized activity typical of September.

