For Chennai, the sky is expected to remain partly cloudy throughout the day. Light rain accompanied by thunderstorms may occur in isolated parts of the city.
Daytime temperatures are likely to remain high, with maximum temperatures around 39-40°C and minimum temperatures between 28-29°C.
Looking ahead:
June 17 and June 18: Light to moderate rainfall is likely in several parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. Heavy rain may occur in Ramanathapuram, Madurai and Sivaganga districts, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds.
June 19: Isolated areas across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal may receive light rain along with thunderstorms and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph.
The weather department has also indicated that maximum temperatures across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal could remain 2-3°C above normal in some locations.