Chennai, June 9: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has predicted heavy rainfall in ten districts of Tamil Nadu. Additionally, the centre has warned that the weather conditions may become uncomfortable in several parts of the state due to above-normal temperatures and high humidity.
According to the weather department, an ‘upper-air trough’ extending from coastal Karnataka to coastal Andhra Pradesh is present at an altitude of 3.1 to 4.5 kilometers above sea level. This weather system is expected to increase rainfall in some areas of Tamil Nadu during the daytime.
The RMC has forecast heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and winds reaching up to 50 km/h in hilly areas of Tirunelveli district, as well as in Nilgiri, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Theni, Kanyakumari, Dharmapuri, Salem, and Erode districts. Additionally, moderate rainfall with thunderstorms is likely in some areas of Vellore, Ranipet, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Chennai, and Chengalpattu districts.
Weather department officials have advised residents in these areas to exercise caution during thunderstorms and to avoid going outside unnecessarily during heavy rain and lightning.
While rainfall is expected in several districts, the weather department has also indicated that heat and humidity will persist in some parts of the state. In certain areas, maximum temperatures are anticipated to be up to 3 degrees Celsius above normal.
The combination of high temperatures and increased humidity may lead to heat-related discomfort, particularly during the afternoon. This forecast comes a day after severe heat was recorded in many parts of Tamil Nadu, with temperatures exceeding 37.7 degrees Celsius at nine weather stations across the state.
The highest temperature recorded was approximately 39.4 degrees Celsius at Meenambakkam in Chennai, indicating that the effects of heat are likely to continue despite the arrival of the rain-bringing weather system.
Meteorologists have noted that such conditions are common during transitional weather periods when high daytime temperatures coincide with local thunderstorms.
Officials have advised the public to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, and take necessary precautions during thunderstorms and high winds. The weather department is closely monitoring the changing weather conditions and urges residents to follow official forecasts and advisories for updates.