- By Nidhi Giri
- Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:45 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Chennai Weather: According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), heavy rain is likely to occur in nine Tamil Nadu districts on February 27, Thursday, and 12 districts on February 28, Friday. Additionally, Chennai is forecast to witness light rain activity on Thursday. Tamil Nadu has been witnessing soaring temperatures for the past few days and the rain is expected to bring some relief to the various districts.
Tamil Nadu Weather
On Thursday, heavy rains are expected to lash Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, and Kanyakumari districts along with the Karaikal area. The intensity of rainfall will extend to more regions on Friday, covering Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Pudukkottai, Sivaganga, Thanjavur, Theni, Madurai, and Dindigul districts.
However, the downpour is expected to gradually subside by Saturday, limiting heavy rains to Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Ramanathapuram, and Virudhunagar districts.
The RMC stated no significant changes in maximum temperature across the state over the past 24 hours. A marginal dip of 1-3 degrees Celsius was recorded in some pockets. The maximum temperatures ranged from 32-37 degrees Celsius in interior areas and 29-35 degrees Celsius along the coastal belt of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal. Isolated pockets experienced a rise of 2 degrees Celsius above normal, while other regions recorded temperatures close to or below normal levels.
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Chennai Weather Today
In Chennai, the maximum temperature is likely to hover between 33-34 degrees Celsius, with the minimum temperature settling around 24-25 degrees Celsius. The city will experience partly cloudy skies with light rainfall expected in some areas, offering slight respite from the prevailing heat.