Chennai near 40°C amid dry winds and clear skies
Chennai's been baking under temperatures hovering around 40 degrees Celsius for days: Meenambakkam hit 40.5 Celsius again and Nungambakkam wasn't far behind.
The Regional Meteorological Centre says it's all thanks to dry winds and clear skies, with barely any clouds or a cooling breeze to help.
Light Chennai rain, monsoon may follow
The heat is expected to stabilize after Thursday, June 18, 2026, so expect more sweaty days ahead.
But there's good news: light rain in Chennai is forecast for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, and heavier showers are on the way for other districts like Madurai and Theni.
The southwest monsoon may become active after Thursday, June 18, 2026, bringing cooler weather and scattered showers across Tamil Nadu through June 22, finally some relief from the relentless sun!