RMC predicts dry week ahead as mercury shoots up

After heavy spells witnessed in the state this week, the intensity of rains will reduce for the next five days, said the Regional Meteorological Centre on Friday. Official stated that maximum temperatures would go up in the city, but not at alarming levels.

“It is common that the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu received moderate to heavy rains during the southwest monsoon. But, this year, the state recorded more rainfall than the previous years. For the next five days, several districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai would get a break from rain. A few places is likely to receive light to moderate rain,” said P Senthamarai Kannan, Scientist E, RMC, Chennai.

“If there is any circulation pattern change near Tamil Nadu in the next few days. The state may experience heavy showers if not, the rain is expected to decrease further,” he added.

In Chennai, the maximum temperature was recorded around 34 degree Celsius till Thursday.

However, with chances of rains reduced it is expected to soar again to the normal temperature i.e 37 degree Celsius in Nungambakkam and Meenambakkam respectively.

“Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea till Tuesday as strong winds up to 40 kmph to 50 kmph speed will blow along the Lakshadweep coast, Kerala-Karnataka coastal areas and adjoining parts of the Middle East and South East Arabian Sea. Also, in Kanniyakumari coast, Gulf of Mannar and southern Tamil Nadu,” said the official.

According to RMC, during the last 24 hours, the highest amount of rainfall was recorded in Dindigul and Coimbatore with 3 cm each and Dharmapuri, Nilgiris 2 cm each.

If there is any circulation pattern change near Tamil Nadu in the next few days. The state may experience heavy showers if not, the rain is expected to decrease further —P Senthamarai Kannan, Scientist E, RMC, Chennai