Tamil Nadu weather update: The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast light to moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places over several districts on Monday, December 8. Amid a declining rain activity after reeling under torrential downpour over the past few days under the influence of cyclone Ditwah, the state has witnessed a sharp dip in temperature.
Tamil Nadu Weather: THESE districts to receive rainfall Today
Kanniyakumari, Tenkasi, and Tirunelveli will likely see moderate showers, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning today. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), rain is also expected at one or two places over the Puducherry and Karaikal areas.
Light to Moderate Rain with Light Thunderstorm and lightning is likely at isolated places over Kanniyakumari, Tenkasi and Tirunelveli districts of Tamil Nadu pic.twitter.com/w6Z2zp1CeT
— IMD-Tamilnadu Weather (@ChennaiRmc) December 7, 2025
Chennai weather forecast
While rainfall activity has now reduced in many parts, including Chennai, the drop in temperatures has led to chilly conditions. For Chennai and its suburbs, the sky will remain partly cloudy on Monday (December 8, 2025), with light rain expected to lash a few areas. The maximum temperature will likely hover around 30°C, while the minimum temperature is expected to drop to 24°C.
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry rain forecast for next 5 days
The Weather Department has forecast light to moderate rain over Tamil Nadu and Puducherry until December 13, 2025. In the last 24 hours, Tamil Nadu recorded light rainfall in a few isolated areas. IMD expects this pattern to continue until next week.
