Chennai has recorded heaviest rainfall of January since the beginning of 21st century. While airport observatory Meenambakkam recorded a deluge of 126.2mm, the regional observation centre at Nungambakkam piled up 84.8mm rainfall in the past 24 hours. Moderate spells are expected today and again for Chennai on 9th January taking the monthly total beyond 200mm and inching closer to the mark of an all-time high.
Chennai received 5mm of rain during the last 24 hours. In fact, many coastal districts of Tamil Nadu have recorded moderate showers with one or two heavy spells. Between January 5th and 7th, Chennai may receive few moderate to intense spells. By end of this week, the monthly rain average of Chennai which is 25.9 mm will be achieved.