Chennai and it’s suburbs have been witnessing downpour since last evening. Sudden showers brought the mercury levels down.

Many areas including T Nagar, Kodambakkam, Tambaram, Pallavaram, Ashok Nagar, Vadapalani, Koyambedu, Parrys saw downpour. Those returning from work hard a tough time reaching their homes.

Even this morning, brief spell of rain is reported at various parts. MeT officials say rain would likely to occur in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Thiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Kanyakumari, Tirunelvel