Despite conducive weather, Chennai saw only light rain on Sunday and Monday. A few areas near Cuddalore and Puducherry witnessed heavy rainfall on Monday although it is predicted that the city and State will see dry weather for the next 24 hour.

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Chennai:

“Thunderstorm and lightning with moderate rain are likely to occur at a few places over south Tamil Nadu, Delta districts and Karaikal area on Monday. Areas in northern TN will get thunderstorm with light to moderate rain on the same day,” said an official from the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai. 

Light rain is expected across isolated areas in districts close to the Western Ghats on Tuesday, said officials. 

Chennai recorded ‘trace amounts of rain’ during the wee hours on Monday. According to weathermen, sky conditions are expected to be cloudy with temperatures between 31 and 23 degrees C. 

“The rains will reduce from the second half of Monday and dry days are expected to begin from Tuesday. Overall, north TN will have a pleasant Monday, ” said weather blogger Pradeep John, who runs the page Tamil Nadu Weatherman.