Tamil Nadu Weather Update: High Temperature to Continue in Coastal Districts Till May 29

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a weather warning stating that high temperatures and humidity levels will continue to cause discomfort in the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu till May 29.

According to the latest Tamil Nadu weather update, maximum temperatures are expected to remain 2°C to 3°C above normal over the north interior districts, while temperatures in the remaining parts of the state are likely to stay near normal.

The weather department also said that heavy rain in several districts may provide temporary relief from the intense summer heat. Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tirupur, Dindigul, Theni, Vellore, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Salem and Erode districts on May 28.

Rainfall activity is expected to continue on May 29 in isolated places over Vellore, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri and Ranipet districts.

In Chennai, the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 40°C to 41°C on May 28, while the minimum temperature may settle near 29°C. The city is likely to witness partly cloudy sky conditions along with high humidity levels.

As per the RMC bulletin, Vellore recorded the highest maximum temperature in Tamil Nadu on May 27 at 41.5°C. Meanwhile, Ooty registered the lowest minimum temperature among the hill stations at 13.2°C.

The continuing heat and humidity are expected to affect normal life in coastal Tamil Nadu, while scattered rains may bring relief in interior and western districts.