 Chennai
is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu and is India's fourth largest
metropolitan city. Popularly known as "Gateway to South India",
it is well connected internationally and to other parts of India. The city
is governed by the Corporation of Chennai consisting of a Mayor and councilors.
Chennai boasts of rich historical legacy which lends an inexplicable charm
to the city. The Portuguese arrived here in the 16th century and were followed
by the Dutch, and East India Company. The British were able to establish
their undisputed supremacy in the city and the Fort St George became the
nucleus around which the british authority grew and expanded. In the 19th
century, the city emerged as the seat ofMadraspresidency and today stands
as a significant city of India. The flourishing  economy
of the city is credited to its key industries - automobile, software services,
hardwaremanufacturing, petrochemicals, textiles and financial services.
Weather: In Chennai, the months of April and May are considered to be the the hottest months of the Summer season when the mercury exceeds 40ºC. The coastal regions of the city remain quite warm and humid but the cool sea breeze bring relief to the city. Nights are quiet pleasant that the daytime.
The rainy season appear with the arrival of Northeast monsoon and it lasts till late November. Winter are preferable and remains from November to February and the temperature doesn't go below 20°C.
People of Chennai experiences winter monsoons during the month of October to December. During this time the lowest temperatures swing between 18ºC to 20ºC in the months of December and January.
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