The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds across Tamil Nadu till June 9 as the southwest monsoon advances. Heavy rain is expected in several districts, while fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea due to rough weather conditions

Mumbai is expected to witness hot and humid weather with partly cloudy skies and chances of light rain or thundershowers later in the day, according to the IMD. High tides of up to 3.98 metres are also forecast, while air quality across the city and MMR remains satisfactory