Tamil Nadu Weather: Chennai Residents Brace For Hot Days, Madurai Records 39.8°C

Chennai has been experiencing intense heat over the past few days, with many residents expressing their discomfort on social media. On Friday, the city recorded a high temperature of 36.7°C, and the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted similar conditions for the next two days.

According to the RMC's daily weather bulletin, the sky will likely remain partly cloudy with light to moderate rain expected in some areas. The maximum temperature is forecasted to hover around 37°C, while the minimum is expected to be around 28°C.

A yellow alert has been issued by the weather agency, indicating that the maximum temperature may rise 2-3°C above normal in certain areas across Tamil Nadu. The alert also warns of hot and uncomfortable weather due to high temperatures and humidity in isolated regions.

The weather prediction was echoed by a popular weather blogger on X (formerly Twitter), under the handle "Chennai Rains." The blogger noted, "Another hot day ahead for most of Tamil Nadu with temperatures touching 40°C in areas like Madurai. Moderate thunderstorms are likely over parts of the Delta districts in the evening, with a slight chance of isolated rains over Chennai and its suburbs."

Madurai recorded the highest temperature in Tamil Nadu at 39.8°C, while Erode had the lowest minimum at 20.0°C. Other cities also saw high temperatures: Karur at 38.5°C, Nagapattinam at 38.8°C, Palayamkottai at 39.5°C, and Tiruchirappalli at 38.7°C.

Despite the heat, the RMC has forecasted light to moderate rain in isolated areas across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on Saturday and Sunday.