Bay system to trigger wet spell, ease heat in Tamil Nadu for next few days
A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring relief from heat and heavy rainfall to Tamil Nadu for the next few days. Many regions have already experienced below-normal temperatures, with some areas receiving rainfall. The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in several districts.
- ▪The well-marked low-pressure area is likely to influence weather in Tamil Nadu until May 19.
- ▪Chennai recorded temperatures nearly five degrees Celsius below average due to cloud cover and light showers.
- ▪A yellow alert has been issued for heavy rainfall in Villupuram, Mayiladuthurai, Cuddalore, and Theni districts.
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The persisting well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to provide relief from the searing heat in Tamil Nadu for a few more days, while heavy rainfall may lash parts of the State till Sunday.Many parts of the State have been experiencing relatively less warm weather and near-normal temperatures for some days now. On Friday, various regions, including interior districts like Madurai and Karur, recorded below normal temperatures. Tiruttani recorded the highest temperature for the day at 35.6 degree Celsius.Mild weather prevailed over Chennai due to an overcast sky and light showers.
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