Chennai, April 8: Light to moderate rainfall is anticipated in several parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, along with the possibility of thunderstorms, providing some relief from the ongoing intense heat.
According to the India Meteorological Department, rain is likely in southern Tamil Nadu, northern coastal districts, as well as Puducherry and Karaikal. The Western Ghats may also experience rainfall, while the northern interior regions of Tamil Nadu are expected to remain dry.
In Chennai, partial cloud cover is expected, with light rain possible in some areas during the day. Despite the forecast, heatwave conditions persist in many districts.
On Tuesday, at least 12 locations recorded extremely high temperatures, with Vellore being the hottest at 42.2 degrees Celsius. Karur followed closely at 41 degrees Celsius, while temperatures in Erode and Namakkal hovered around 40 degrees Celsius.
Other districts, including Tirupattur (39.5 degrees), Tiruchi (39 degrees), and Tiruttani (38.9 degrees), also experienced near-heatwave conditions.
High temperatures were recorded in places like Paramathi, Dharmapuri, and Palayamkottai, while cities such as Madurai, Salem, and Tiruchi Airport saw mercury levels rise above 37 degrees.
The meteorological department reported that maximum temperatures in some areas of the state were 2-3 degrees above normal, indicating a persistent heatwave.
Meteorologists have warned that despite intermittent rainfall, no significant drop in temperatures is expected in the coming days. Similar weather conditions are anticipated on April 9, with sporadic rainfall likely in several regions. From April 10, light to moderate rain may occur in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal.
Experts believe that the current mix of heat and localized rainfall is due to an unstable air mass stretching from eastern India to the Gulf of Mannar, promoting convective activity.
While light rain may provide temporary relief, officials advise the public to stay vigilant, drink plenty of water, and avoid prolonged exposure to the harsh daytime heat, as above-normal temperatures are likely to persist in many parts of the state.
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