The last few good days for Coastal TN

The benevolent winds from the sea that was keeping day time temperatures under check for coastal regions of Tamil Nadu will gradually disappear over the next 2-3 days. Winds are expected to turn south-south westerlies from 21st April, which could result in the dominating land based winds and thereby increasing day time highs by an average of +2/3 C.

Until then, hot and dry weather conditions will prevail over interior TN while the coastal TN will have passable weather. East India continues to remain in the grip of heat wave with highest maximum temperature of 45 C recorded at Sundargarh (Odisha). North Eastern states will continue to receive good showers.

Chennai to have a day time high of 35/36 C.

Madurai will experience a hot and dry day with a maximum temperature of  39 C.

Coimbatore will see a hot day with maximum temperature settling around 38/39 C.

Vellore will remain hot and dry with a day time maximum of 39/40 C.

Trichy will be hot and sultry with a day time high soaring to 39/40 C.