Temperature to hit 40°C for the next two days

CHENNAI: The State will experience dry weather for the next two days with the temperature surging by two to four degree Celsius than normal, the meteorological department said. The weather department said that due to hot and humid conditions, heat stress will be experienced in Tamil Nadu, especially in interior districts.

“As a light to moderate westerlies/northwesterlies prevails over the subdivision up to mid-tropospheric level, the interior and coastal districts are likely to witness an increase in the mercury level by two to four degrees Celsius and record around 38 degrees Celsius to 40 degrees Celsius for the next two days. Due to hot and humid conditions, discomfort weather is likely at a few places over Tamil Nadu,” said P Senthamarai Kannan, director of the area cyclone centre, Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai.

In Chennai and its suburbs, the maximum and minimum temperatures will soar to 38 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius. During the evening time, the sky condition would be partly cloudy, and some places in the city might receive mild showers.

Meanwhile, light to moderate rain along with thunderstorm activity is predicted over a few areas in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal areas. The rain is expected to gradually decrease across the State in the next few days.

“As strong wind reaches at a speed of 45 kmph to 55 kmph gusting over 65 kmph prevails over south Tamil Nadu coast, Gulf of Mannar and adjoining Comorin area. The fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea till August 3,” said Senthamarai Kannan.