Chennai: The Chennai Meteorological Department has predicted that maximum temperatures in parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal may rise by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius in isolated pockets today, even as the Western Ghats districts are expected to receive moderate rainfall. The summer heat has already intensified across the state, with districts including Erode, Madurai, and Vellore recording temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tamil Nadu rain forecast
According to the Meteorological Department, light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning may occur in isolated places across the districts situated along the Western Ghats today, while dry weather conditions are expected to prevail across the rest of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal today.
From March 29 to March 31, light to moderate rain may occur in isolated places across the Western Ghats districts, with light rain likely in a few places across the coastal districts of Southern Tamil Nadu. Dry weather is expected to prevail over the rest of the region.
On April 1, light rain may occur at one or two places in the coastal districts of South Tamil Nadu and the Western Ghats districts, with dry conditions elsewhere. On April 2, light to moderate rain may occur at a few places in the coastal districts of South Tamil Nadu, the Delta districts, the Western Ghats districts, and the Karaikal region.
Chennai weather
For Chennai and its suburbs, the sky will remain partly cloudy today. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 34 to 35 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to be around 24 to 25 degrees Celsius.
The IMD forecast indicates a mixed weather pattern across the state, with coastal and delta regions likely to experience rainfall in the coming days while interior districts continue to grapple with rising temperatures.