Chennai, Sep 10 (IANS) Chennai and several other parts of Tamil Nadu are likely to receive rain over the next two days, even as temperatures are forecast to rise sharply in the state’s interior districts, the Meteorological Department said.
According to the latest weather bulletin, one or two places in districts along the Western Ghats could experience moderate rainfall on Thursday. Light to moderate rain is also likely in Chennai, Tiruvallur and Ranipet districts during the day.
The forecast offers the possibility of some relief from the prevailing heat in Chennai and its neighbouring areas. However, rainfall is expected to remain scattered, with its intensity and duration varying from one locality to another.
Rainfall activity is likely to extend to more parts of Tamil Nadu on Friday. The department forecasts moderate rain at a few places in the Western Ghats districts and in Cuddalore, Tiruchi, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, Madurai, Virudhunagar and Sivaganga districts. Madurai, Theni and Dindigul have been warned of the possibility of heavy rain on Friday.
Residents in these districts have been advised to remain alert to sudden spells of intense rainfall, particularly in low-lying localities and areas vulnerable to waterlogging.
Moderate rainfall has also been forecast in Tamil Nadu’s southern coastal districts on Friday. The expected showers could bring down daytime temperatures temporarily in areas receiving sustained rain.
While rain is predicted in several districts, the weather department has warned that maximum temperatures in the interior parts of Tamil Nadu could increase by up to four degrees Celsius over the next four days.
The combination of higher temperatures and humidity could cause discomfort during the daytime, especially in districts that do not receive significant rainfall.
The weather may remain hot in the afternoon before cloud formation and isolated showers provide limited relief in some places. People travelling across districts have been urged to follow local weather updates, as rainfall could be uneven and conditions may change quickly.
Motorists should exercise caution during heavy showers because reduced visibility and water accumulation could affect traffic. The contrasting forecast indicates scattered rain across northern, western, central and southern Tamil Nadu alongside a noticeable rise in temperature over the interior regions.
Authorities are expected to monitor rainfall in districts where heavier spells have been predicted.
–IANS
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