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Chennai: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has predicted heavy rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu, especially in the Ghat regions of Coimbatore, the Nilgiris, and several interior districts, until Friday, May 16.
While these areas are expected to see some relief from the ongoing heat, other regions of the state will continue experiencing intense summer heat.
On Tuesday, seven weather stations across Madurai, Vellore, Erode, Karur, Palayamkottai, and Tiruchy recorded maximum temperatures over 40°C. Madurai airport once again reported the highest temperature in the state, reaching 41°C for the second straight day.
Meanwhile, weather conditions are becoming more favorable for the onset of the southwest monsoon. According to the RMC, the monsoon is likely to advance over parts of the south Arabian Sea, the Maldives, the Comorin area, and parts of the south Bay of Bengal within the next 3–4 days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has previously forecasted that the southwest monsoon would arrive in Kerala by May 27.
A yellow alert has been issued across several districts due to the expected thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds ranging between 30 and 40 kmph.
On Thursday, districts such as Coimbatore, the Nilgiris, Erode, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Salem, Tirupattur, Vellore, Namakkal, and Karur are expected to experience heavy rainfall.
Heavy showers are also forecasted for Friday in regions including Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, and the Karaikal region. In Chennai, the weather will remain partly cloudy, with temperatures expected to stay between 38°C and 39°C over the coming days.
Authorities have advised residents in rain-prone areas to stay alert and take necessary precautions, particularly in hilly and low-lying zones where localized flooding and landslides could occur. Farmers and travelers are also urged to keep updated with weather reports regularly.
