The dry westerly winds at last reaches Chennai with city recording 36 C and Airport 38 C both being the hottest day of the year. The interior regions bore the brunt of the heat wave with Salem and Karur recording the first 40 C of the year in the state. The dry westerly winds is expected to further increase the temperature in coming days with many places expected to record 38-40 C. This has nothing to do with the Equinox rumors spreading in Whatsapp.
City Forecast
Chennai – A hot and uneasy day with maximum of around 36 -37 C with interior and western suburbs of Chennai touching 38 C. Night will continue to be unpleasant due to lack of sea breeze.
Madurai – Might record its first 40 C of the year with many more to come and nights will continue to be around normal.
Trichy – Similar to Madurai, it might record its first 40 C of the year with uncomfortable nights in the offing.
Coimbatore – Its unpleasant times for the textile city with temperature peaking to 39 C with warm nights as per its standards.
Vellore – Maximum temperature likely to hit 39 C with nights being cooler compared to other cities.
24 hrs Highlights – Salem 40.4 C and Karur 40 C. The first 40 C temp in the state this year.