IMD predicts thunderstorm with moderate rainfall for Chennai, suburbs
India TodayAfter a brief lull, the residents of Chennai woke up to overcast skies and several parts of the city experienced moderate rainfall on Thursday morning. Several parts of the city received light to moderate intensity rainfall overnight and there are chances that Chennai and its adjoining areas may continue to receive showers till the first week of October. Good spell of rain expected in Chennai today: Blogger Pradeep John was quoted by TOI as saying that Chennai may see good rainfall today and may continue to receive late night or early morning showers till the first week of October. The weather office's forecast for moderate rainfall comes at a time when the southwest monsoon is yet to begin withdrawal and pave the path for the onset of the northeast monsoon over Tamil Nadu.