Tamil Nadu weather update: Dry spell to continue for two days, light rain in isolated areas
Chennai: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted generally dry weather across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal over the next two days, with the possibility of light rain at a few isolated locations in the state.
According to the latest weather bulletin, fluctuations in the intensity of easterly winds are currently influencing weather patterns across the southern peninsula.
“Due to a variation in wind speed and direction, Tamil Nadu and its adjoining Union Territories are likely to experience predominantly dry conditions. However, isolated light rainfall may occur at one or two locations,” the Met Centre said.
Meanwhile, the Andaman Sea is witnessing heightened wind activity, with meteorologists forecasting squally winds blowing at 35–45 kmph, gusting up to 55 kmph at times.
“Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea due to the possibility of rough weather conditions,” the forecast cautioned.
Similar wind conditions are expected along the Gujarat and north Konkan coasts, as well as over adjoining areas of the east-central and northeast Arabian Sea, where squally winds reaching 35–45 kmph may prevail. Sea conditions are likely to remain rough in these regions.
In Chennai, skies are expected to stay partly cloudy throughout the day. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 35°C, while the minimum may remain close to 26°C. Humidity levels are expected to stay moderate to high — typical for this time of year, according to meteorologists.
Despite the presence of moisture in the lower atmosphere, there are no signs of widespread or heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu in the coming week. The subdued rainfall trend follows the recent weakening of a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal.
The weather office has also urged fishermen operating along the Andaman coast, North Konkan coast, and parts of the central and northeastern Arabian Sea to stay ashore until further notice, as sea conditions could worsen due to strong gusts.
With the northeast monsoon yet to fully strengthen, the RMC said it continues to closely monitor developments in the Bay of Bengal for any new low-pressure formations that could bring widespread rainfall later in November.
IANS