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Chennai Weather Today August 16: Overcast Skies, 29.9°C and Drizzle Through the Day — IMD Update

Chennai wakes up to overcast conditions at 29.9°C on Sunday August 16, with IMD forecasting moderate drizzle throughout the day, temperatures between 28°C and 36°C and continued Bay of Bengal monsoon activity.

16 August 2026VizhiTN Editorial Team4 min read

Why this matters to Tamil Nadu

Daily weather information directly affects how millions of Chennai residents plan their day — whether to carry an umbrella, whether to let children play outdoors, whether to schedule outdoor activities. For TNSTC passengers returning from the Independence Day weekend, weather conditions on approach roads and at terminals affect travel planning. For farmers across Tamil Nadu checking monsoon progress, today's overcast Chennai weather is a data point in the larger monsoon picture affecting their crop decisions. Staying informed about weather keeps residents safe and better prepared.

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Key Highlights

Essential facts and key takeaways

6 points
Chennai temperature on August 16, 2026: 29.9°C with overcast skies.
IMD forecast: moderate drizzle throughout the day, 28°C–36°C range.
Bay of Bengal monsoon trough remains active — yellow alert for Chennai today.
Orange alert (August 15) has moderated to yellow alert for most Chennai areas on August 16.
TNSTC return journey services operating normally from Kilambakkam and Koyambedu.
IMD extended forecast: continued active monsoon through August 21 across Tamil Nadu.

Timeline

Chronological developments

3 events
1
August 15, 2026: IMD issues orange alert for northern coastal Tamil Nadu; heavy rain across the state.
August 15, 2026: IMD issues orange alert for northern coastal Tamil Nadu; heavy rain across the state.
2
August 16, 2026 morning: Chennai: 29.9°C, overcast, moderate drizzle. Yellow alert continues.
August 16, 2026 morning: Chennai: 29.9°C, overcast, moderate drizzle. Yellow alert continues.
3
August 16–21, 2026: IMD extended forecast: continued active monsoon with periodic heavy rain across Tamil Nadu.
August 16–21, 2026: IMD extended forecast: continued active monsoon with periodic heavy rain across Tamil Nadu.

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