Heat, humidity to cause discomfort in coastal TN; light rain likely in Western Ghats

April 18, 2026 5:29 PM

Heat, humidity to cause discomfort in coastal TN; light rain likely in Western Ghats

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that a combination of high temperatures and elevated humidity levels is likely to cause discomfort in parts of coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal over the next few days, while light rain is expected in the Western Ghats. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai, weather conditions across the state are expected to remain varied, with heat intensifying in interior regions even as some areas may receive light rainfall...

Weather department predicts heatwave conditions in Tamil Nadu over next three days

March 26, 2026 6:35 PM

Weather department predicts heatwave conditions in Tamil Nadu over next three days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a rise in temperatures across Tamil Nadu over the next three days, signalling the onset of warmer conditions in several parts of the state. According to the latest weather bulletin, maximum temperatures are expected to increase by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius starting Friday, potentially leading to hotter daytime conditions. The IMD said dry weather is likely to prevail across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Thursday. No significant change in maxim...