New Delhi: Tamil Nadu is set to face persistently hot weather over the coming days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting that temperatures across interior districts are likely to remain 2–3 degrees Celsius above normal.
In Chennai, daytime temperatures are expected to stay between 37°C and 38°C, with high humidity adding to discomfort for residents.
At the same time, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted light to moderate rainfall over parts of the Western Ghats, southern coastal areas, and delta districts from today and over the next three days.
Isolated regions may also experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching up to 40 kmph, offering brief and uneven relief from the heat.
Officials said these contrasting conditions are due to atmospheric changes over peninsular India, which are influencing both heat intensity and localised rain activity.
The state had already recorded severe heatwave conditions on Monday, with atleast 13 locations reporting unusually high temperatures.
Vellore saw the highest reading at around 40.5 degrees Celsius, while Karur Paramathi, Erode, and Madurai Airport registered close to 40 degrees Celsius.
Madurai city recorded about 39.5 degrees Celsius, while districts like Dharmapuri, Namakkal, Tiruchirappalli, and Palayamkottai hovered near 39 degrees Celsius.
Other areas such as Tirupattur, Salem, and parts of Tirunelveli recorded temperatures of around 38.5 degrees Celsius, while Coimbatore remained relatively lower at 37.8 degrees Celsius.
The widespread heatwave highlights intensifying summer conditions across the state, with interior districts bearing the maximum heat stress.
Authorities have advised residents to take precautions, including staying hydrated, avoiding peak afternoon sun, and limiting outdoor activity, particularly for children, the elderly, and other vulnerable groups.
The IMD continues to monitor the situation and has urged people and local administrations to stay alert to both heat-related risks and the possibility of thunderstorms in the coming days.
(DD News)