No respite for the common man in TN from the heat

An intense heatwave which is sweeping across the state and country has forced people to run for cover. This summer, temperatures will be warmer than normal in all regions of Tamilnadu and above normal temperatures can also have devastating effects on human health & water resources. Forest fire is expected to continue in many eastern Ghat hilly regions.

In the last two days, Chennai and many interior parts of TN witnessed the hottest day of the season as the maximum temperature stood at a blistering 38 degree Celsius, two notches above the season’s average, while the humidity level oscillated between 90 and 53 per cent across the state. The trough from South Vidarbha to Lakshadweep area across north interior Karnataka still persists and can trigger some rains in parts of coastal Kerala.

Chennai: Maximum temperature would be hovering around 38 degrees Celsius. A partly cloudy and uncomfortably warm day is expected. Lowest relative humidity would be near 55 percent in the forenoon and a maximum of 90% expected around midnight.

Vellore: Mostly sunny with scorching heat. Max temperature would be around 38 C with Maximum Relative Humidity of 75%

Madurai: Mostly sunny with high of 39 C. May have lower relative humidity of 54%

Trichy: Mostly sunny and hot. Max Temperature would be around 38 C and Maximum Relative Humidity would be around 62%

Coimbatore: Partly cloudy with blistering heat. Max Temperature would be around 39 C. Maximum Relative Humidity would be around 59%