Sun Aug 31 03:43:33 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Chennai and surrounding areas experienced intense rainfall starting Saturday evening, August 30, 2025, and continuing into Sunday morning. Ennore Port recorded the highest rainfall at 150 mm. Other areas like Nungambakkam, Jaya Engineering College, ACS Medical College, Villivakkam, Chembarambakkam, and Poonamallee also received significant rainfall. Weather blogger Pradeep John described the event as the first cloud burst for Chennai this year, with some areas receiving over 100 mm of rain in less than an hour. Light rainfall is forecast for Sunday morning.

**News Article:**

**Chennai Hit by Intense Rainfall, Ennore Port Records Highest Downpour**

CHENNAI, August 31, 2025 – Chennai and its surrounding regions were drenched by heavy rainfall that began Saturday evening and persisted into early Sunday morning, causing localized flooding and disruption.

Data from the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai revealed that Ennore Port experienced the most significant downpour, recording 150 mm of rainfall in the 24-hour period starting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. Other areas heavily impacted include Nungambakkam (81.9 mm), Jaya Engineering College in Tiruvallur (48.5 mm), ACS Medical College in Kancheepuram (97.5 mm), Villivakkam (81 mm), Chembarambakkam (76.5 mm), and Poonamallee (70.5 mm).

According to the Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority, Ayanavaram New Taluk office recorded 96 mm, Guindy 27.20 mm, Mambalam Govt MGR HDD MGR Nagar 48.80 mm, DGP office 36.60 mm, Perambur Taluk office 81.20 mm, Tondiarpet CD Hospital 102.40 mm, and Ambattur Taluk office 105 mm.

Weather blogger Pradeep John characterized the intense rainfall as Chennai’s first cloud burst of the year. “Many places have got over 100 mm in less than an hour,” he noted. The rain, which initially affected northern and northwestern parts of the city, gradually spread southwards.

The Met Office has forecast light rainfall over a few areas of Chennai until 10 a.m. on Sunday. Residents are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions.

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