Heavy rains lash Chennai and surrounding areas

Chennai and its suburbs have been pounded by heavy rain today, marking the third spell since early morning. The first downpour began around 5:00 AM, followed by evening thunderstorms at 6:00 PM, and now a widespread spell that started at 2:30 AM has drenched most parts of the city.

Several areas have already recorded 60 mm or more since 8:30 AM, with some places crossing the 100 mm mark.

Showers are expected to continue into the early hours with gradually reduced intensity. Weather conditions remain favorable for thunderstorms over Chennai and nearby regions for the next 2–3 days.