The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecasted a rise in maximum temperatures in pockets of Tamil Nadu, anticipating an increase by two to three degrees Celsius until June 20. This surge is attributed to the influence of a trough extending from Rayalaseema to the central Bay of Bengal across the west-central Bay of Bengal, which currently prevails over the sea.
In addition to the rising temperatures, some areas in the state might experience light to moderate showers in the coming days due to a cyclonic circulation over the sea, according to the meteorological department.
Temperature Trends and Forecast
From June 6 to 12, both maximum and minimum temperatures were below normal across many places in Tamil Nadu. The highest recorded temperature this month was 39 degrees Celsius in Madurai on June 11.
For the next three days, the maximum temperature is expected to be near normal across most parts of Tamil Nadu, ranging from 32 degrees Celsius to 36 degrees Celsius in coastal and interior districts. In the plains, temperatures are projected to range between 28 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius.
In Chennai, the sky is expected to remain cloudy with light to moderate rain likely during the evening and night hours over the next two days.
Due to the cyclonic circulation prevailing over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal, coastal areas and districts along the Western Ghats might receive light to moderate rainfall.
The weather department has issued an advisory for fishermen, urging them to avoid venturing into the sea until Thursday. Squally weather with wind speeds of 35 kmph to 45 kmph, gusting up to 55 kmph, is likely to prevail over the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining southern coastal areas.
From June 1 to 16, Tamil Nadu received 64.6 mm of rainfall, significantly surpassing the usual 30.1 mm for this periodāan excess of 115 percent. Virudhunagar district recorded the highest amount of rainfall with 70 mm, which is 427 percent abov