After the hottest day, hotter days ahead for Chennai

 

This year Chennai has recorded lower than normal temperatures during the first half of May. The easterly sea breeze was prominent during this period and there was light to moderate rain from 11^th May to 16^th May. This ensured pleasant weather in the city.

According to Tamil calendar, ‘Kathiri Veyyil’, also known as Agni Nakshatram, the period between 4^th May to 28^th May is the time when weather in Chennai remains the hottest. On 21^st May, Chennai recorded its hottest day of the summer as mercury touched 41.1°C, crossing the 40°C mark for the first time in the year.

The temperature has jumped by 9°C within a span of five days after rainfall activity stopped on 16^th May as shown in the table below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The easterly sea breeze which blows in the month of March and April tends to weaken from May, which results in higher temperatures. We do not expect any weather activity over Chennai for at least another week. Therefore, the temperatures will continue to hover over the 40°C mark.

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