High temperatures are expected in and around Chennai City as surface-level westerly winds strengthen, bringing hot winds from the interior peninsula. Western parts of Chennai could peak at 42-43°C, while the city itself may reach 39-40°C over the next 3-4 days. Please take adequate precautions.
Regarding the Southwest Monsoon season 2024( Jun-Sep), top global models indicate a high likelihood of above-normal rainfall across India. This forecast is bolstered by the establishment of La Niña conditions in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, favoring surplus rainfall in the country. More updates on this will follow soon.