Chennai Rain: Chennai is currently experiencing heavy rainfall due to a low-pressure area over the Southwest Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department
(IMD) has issued an orange alert in Chennai along with several other districts in Tamil Nadu. The excessive rain has thrown normal life in the city out of balance, with the commuters facing transport issues and heavy traffic after stepping outside their homes. Schools in Chennai have also been shut down to ensure children’s safety. In one incident, a school bus was reportedly stuck in a pothole in heavy rain. In an official statement, the IMD shared an important update on the cyclonic event happening in the Bay of Bengal. It said, “Yesterday’s Low Pressure Area over Southwest Bay of Bengal off Sri Lanka coast now lies over Southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Sri Lanka at 0830 IST of today, the 17th November 2025”. Also Read: Chennai Power Cut Scheduled for November 18: Areas Affected and What to Do “The associated upper air cyclonic circulation extending up to 7.6 km above mean sea level persists. It is likely to move slowly west-northwestwards during the next 24 hours. A Low Pressure Area is likely to form over the Southeast Bay of Bengal around 22nd November 2025. Thereafter, it is very likely to move west-northwestwards and become more marked during the subsequent 48 hours,” the Met Office added.
Chennai Weather Forecast
17-Nov: Generally cloudy sky with heavy rain. Expect prolonged showers and overcast skies throughout the day, leading to wet and humid conditions.18-Nov: Partly cloudy sky with possibility of moderate rain or thunderstorms. Cloud cover will fluctuate, with chances of sudden showers or thunder activity in the afternoon or evening.
19-Nov: Generally cloudy sky with light rain. Light, occasional spells of rain may occur, but the day should remain largely calm and manageable.
20-Nov: Generally cloudy sky with light rain. Expect mild drizzle or passing showers under persistent cloud cover, with no major disruptions.
21-Nov: Generally cloudy sky with heavy rain. Strong rainfall is likely at intervals, keeping the day gloomy and potentially slowing down outdoor plans.
22-Nov: Generally cloudy sky with heavy rain. Heavy showers are expected on and off, maintaining cool, damp conditions across the day.
23-Nov: Generally cloudy sky with moderate rain. Moderate rainfall may appear intermittently, accompanied by steady cloudiness and mild humidity.
