- By Nidhi Giri
- Mon, 06 Jan 2025 09:17 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Chennai Weather: The Chennai Meteorological Center has issued an alert for heavy rain alert for multiple Tamil Nadu districts including: Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai and Pudukkottai along with Karaikal and Puducherry, from January 9 to January 11. On January 11, light to moderate rain is likely in a few places in interior Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, Chennai has been experiencing cold weather with a drop in the maximum temperature during the morning hours. The temperature is expected to reduce by two to three degrees Celsius for the next few days in the city and suburbs.
Tamil Nadu Weather
The meteorological department has forecast that the temperature is expected to remain slightly below normal during the morning hours in the coming days in Tamil Nadu, especially coastal and adjoining interior districts.
"Under its influence, the maximum temperature over coastal and adjoining interior districts has reduced during the morning hours. Various parts of the state are likely to witness a drop in the maximum temperature by two to three degree Celsius than normal till January 9. In addition, mist/haze is likely to occur which will bring down the temperature during early morning hours,” said a senior official with RMC.
Though the number of dry days were more compared to wet spells in the state during the monsoon season, a few places in coastal areas and the Western Ghats witnessed a marginal drop in the maximum temperature in December. It is likely to continue for the next few days. Additionally, ground frost is likely to occur at isolated pockets over higher hill ranges of the Nilgiris.
Chennai Weather Forecast
Mist/haze is very likely to prevail generally during morning hours for two days in Chennai The maximum temperature is likely to be around 29 to 30 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will be around 21 to 22 degrees Celsius at Nungambakkam and Meenambakkam weather stations for the next 48 hours.
Chennai Weather: Warning For Fishermen
Gale winds with speeds of 45 to 55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph are likely over west-central Arabian Sea. Fishermen are advised not to venture out into the sea duirng this time period.