Several parts of Tamil Nadu are experiencing rising temperatures, with the highest temperature of 100.4°F recorded in Madurai and Vellore, according to weather officials.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the maximum temperature across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal is likely to increase slightly until March 15, as summer conditions gradually intensify in the region.
Meteorologists noted that a low-level atmospheric circulation over the Kanyakumari Sea region may bring light rainfall in a few coastal districts of South Tamil Nadu from March 13 to March 16. However, most other parts of the state are expected to experience mainly dry weather conditions during this period.
Meanwhile, moderate rainfall is likely in the Western Ghats districts and nearby areas on March 17 and 18. Light rain may also occur in southern coastal districts, delta districts and Karaikal, officials said.
In Chennai and surrounding areas, the sky is expected to remain partly cloudy, with warm daytime temperatures continuing over the next few days.