Heavy rain alert in Chennai for 2 days

Chennai, Aug 31: More rains have been predicted for Chennai as well as other parts of Tamil Nadu for next two days. This is because of a circulation in the lower strate of the atmosphere in interior Tamil Nadu.

The Chennai Regional Meteorological Department has predicted thunderstorms with light to moderate rainfall in Tamil Nadu including Chennai on Wednesday.

Regional Meteorological Centre said, "Thunderstorm with light to moderate rain likely to occur at isolated places over Chennai and in several sections of the state during the upcoming 48 hours. A temperature range of up to 34 degrees Celsius and as low as 26 degrees Celsius is possible.

Reportedly, a new climatic disturbance may increase rain activity in the coastal districts, including Chennai, after September 4.

Heavy rains have been lashing Chennai for the past two days with some areas receiving record-breaking amounts of rainfall.

The Nungambakkam and Meenambakkam observatories had recorded 168.5mm and 158.1mm, respectively, on August 30.