Chennai: The Chennai Meteorological Department has predicted a possibility of rain in the coastal areas of South Tamil Nadu and Delta districts, as well as in the Western Ghats districts until April 27. Moderate rain is likely to occur today in the coastal areas of Western Ghats districts, South Tamil Nadu coastal districts, and Delta districts.
Temperature Outlook
The Meteorological Department has predicted that there is little chance of a significant change in maximum temperatures in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal regions, but temperatures may rise slightly. In interior Tamil Nadu districts, maximum temperatures may be 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal at a few places, while in coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal regions, maximum temperatures are expected to remain close to normal.
Chennai Weather
The sky in Chennai today will be partly cloudy, with maximum temperatures around 37 to 38 degrees Celsius and minimum temperatures around 28 degrees Celsius. Due to high temperatures and high humidity, the Meteorological Department has predicted that discomfort may occur.
Heatwave across Tamil Nadu
Temperatures have exceeded 100 degrees Fahrenheit at many places across Tamil Nadu. A total of 10 locations recorded temperatures of 100 degrees Fahrenheit and above. Vellore recorded the highest temperature at 107 degrees Fahrenheit, causing severe suffering. Karur Paramathi and Namakkal recorded 104 degrees each. Madurai Airport and Trichy recorded 103 degrees each. Erode and Tiruttani also recorded 103 degrees each. Dharmapuri recorded 102 degrees. Meenambakkam, Salem, Tirupattur, and Palayamkottai recorded 101 degrees each. Coimbatore and Madurai city recorded 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Residents are advised to take necessary precautions against the heat, stay hydrated, and avoid unnecessary sun exposure during peak afternoon hours.