1 week Ago
Chennai: City may get a respite from the summer heat and humidity as private forecasters said there are chances of light rainfall next week. However, summer heat could return with a vengeance as westerly winds are expected to strengthen, delaying the arrival of the seabreeze that usually keeps temperatures in check. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a maximum temperature of 37°C-38°C on Sunday in the city and suburbs, with discomfort likely due to day temperatures being 2-4 degrees above normal in some pockets of the state, coupled with high humidity.
You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai "There may not be any heat advection in the city and neighbouring north coastal districts since surrounding areas, south Tamil Nadu, and parts of the Western Ghats may receive rainfall. This may cause the current weather conditions in the city to continue. As May arrives, temperatures may rise slightly," said N Senthamarai Kannan, director, Regional Weather Forecasting Centre, IMD.
According to an IMD bulletin, skies are expected to be partly cloudy, with a minimum temperature around 29°C. Experts said light rain spells are possible on April 28 and 29 due to a cyclonic circulation over the Comorin area. However, much of the rainfall is likely to be confined to south and interior Tamil Nadu.
This could be the last spell of rain as strengthening westerlies are expected to dominate. Westerlies, which pick up before the southwest monsoon sets in, delay the arrival of easterlies that otherwise control day temperatures. A delay, even by an hour, could cause a sharp spike in daytime heat.
Chennai's average day temperature, currently around 34.7°C in April, typically rises to 37.3°C in May, marking the peak of summer.
On Saturday, Nungambakkam and Meenambakkam recorded temperatures of 34.6°C and 37°C respectively. "Much of the rain may occur over south TN and interior districts.
Chennai may see light spells on April 28-29. After that, a marginal rise in daytime temperature is likely," said Mahesh Palawat, chief meteorologist, Skymet Weather..
