The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday forecast heavy rainfall across more than 15 districts in western and southern Tamil Nadu as conditions remain favourable for the Southwest monsoon to
advance further over the next three days.
While several southern and western districts are expected to receive significant rainfall, north coastal Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, is likely to experience uncomfortable weather conditions driven by heat and humidity.
In its latest bulletin, the Regional Meteorological Centre said a combination of high temperatures and elevated humidity levels is expected to create heatwave-like conditions across the region.
According to the IMD, heavy rain may occur at isolated places in the districts of Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Erode, Namakkal, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Tirupattur, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Ranipet and Madurai.
The weather department said the rainfall activity is likely to continue in the western and southern parts of the state until June 7.
During the last 24 hours, Thirumalvadi in Dharmapuri district recorded the highest rainfall in the state at 9 cm. Okkur in Sivaganga district followed with 8 cm of rainfall during the same period.
The IMD also noted that temperatures in Vellore, Tiruttani and Chennai have crossed 40 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperatures are expected to increase by another 2 to 3 degrees Celsius at isolated locations across North Tamil Nadu.
Yellow Alert For 9 Districts In Keralam
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a yellow alert for nine districts in Keralam, forecasting heavy rainfall in several parts of the state over the next few days.
The alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur districts, according to the IMD’s latest forecast.
Weather conditions are expected to remain active across the state, with the possibility of localised heavy rain, thundersqualls and heatwave-like conditions in some regions.
Mercury Dips In Delhi
Delhi recorded its coolest start to June in three years on Monday, with the Safdarjung observatory, the city’s official weather station, registering a maximum temperature of 36.3 degrees Celsius, which was below normal for this time of year.
The minimum temperature settled at 24.9 degrees Celsius, while the day’s maximum remained at 36.3 degrees Celsius.
Weather conditions are expected to change in the coming days, with temperatures likely to rise gradually as the ongoing spell of rain weakens and moves away from the region.
(With inputs from agencies)
