The hot weather is making lives very difficult for the residents of Chennai.  

According to the meteorological department, in one or two places belonging to Tamil Nadu today (15^th May) the maximum temperature would be 4 degrees above the normal.

It was brought out by a press release from the department that the maximum temperature has crossed 100 degrees in 12 places yesterday. In Erode, the maximum temperature recorded was 106.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Places like Paramathi, Vellore, Trichy recorded the maximum temperature of 104.9 degrees Fahrenheit each. Tiruttani recorded 104.18 degrees Fahrenheit and Vellore 104.36 degrees. Madurai airport and Parangipettai each recorded 104 degrees. Madurai city recorded 103.28 degrees and Palayamkotai recorded 103.82. Maximum temperature of 102.2 degrees was recorded in Thanjavur, Salem recorded 101.48 degrees. In Chennai city, Meenambakkam recorded 100.08 degree Fahrenheit.

It was revealed that today, 15^th May, in one or two places across TN the maximum temperature would be 4 degrees more than the normal.

There is lower air circulation present along the South Western parts of Bay of Bengal and along the adjoining coastal parts of TN. As a result, there would be moderate rains with thunder and lightning plus gusty winds in one or two places in TN, Puducherry and Karaikal etc from 15^th to 20^th May.

Heavy rains:

There could be heavy rains on 15^th May in districts like Krishnagiri, Tirupathur, Dharmapuri and Vellore etc in one or two places. In the same manner on 16^th May there could be heavy rains in one or two places belonging to districts like Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagai, Thiruvarur, Pudukottai, Cuddalore, Ariyalur, Perambalur and Trichy etc. In Chennai, there are possibilities of light rains on 15^th of May.

These health benefits of intake of carom seeds will surprise you!! 400 words

Commonly used in Indian cooking and Ayurvedic medicine is ajwain or carom seeds. It is worth noting that carom seeds are oval shaped seeds and they have strong thyme like flavour. This is due to the presence of thymoi or powerful compound that is known for antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Various health benefits of consuming carom seeds are

Improved digestion:

Gastric juices are secreted by consuming carom seeds having thymol and this would break down the foods more e effectively. We could be free from several digestive issues like bloating, gas etc.

Relieves acidity and heartburn etc:

Stomach acidity would be balanced due to the alkaline properties of carom seeds. It must be noted that by consuming carom seeds we could be free from issues like acidity and heartburn etc. Excessive acid build up would be reduced by carom seeds intake and this would ease the symptoms of acidity and heartburn etc.

Combats respiratory issues:

Broncho-dilating and expectorant properties of carom seeds play a role here. By intake of these seeds, we could get relief from cold, cough etc.

Helps in weight loss:

By boosting metabolism and improving digestion etc, intake of carom seeds would help in weight loss in us. Point is that nutrients get absorbed well because better digestion and faster metabolism would make the body burn more calories.

Relieves menstrual pain:

Here, pain-relieving and spasmodic properties play a huge role. By this, menstrual cramps would get eased. Blood circulation would become better due to its warm nature.

Fights infections etc:

Consuming carom seeds would help us to combat harmful pathogens. This is due to the antimicrobial and antifungal properties of the seeds.

Controls blood pressure:

It is noteworthy that carom seeds contain compounds that would act as calcium channel blockers and it would relax blood vessels. Blood circulation would get better. When combined with a balanced diet and physical activity etc, BP would be managed well.

Improves cholesterol levels and improves heart health:

The presence of high levels of cholesterol could result in heart diseases etc. It is superb to note that consuming carom seeds powder would lower the cholesterol levels in us. By this, our health would become better. This has been revealed in a research study.

Improved skin health:

Minor skin issues like acne, pimples etc would get treated by intake of carom seeds. This would improve skin health.