Tamil Nadu: Meteorological Office Anticipates Rise in Maximum Temperatures
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Synopsis
Chennai's Regional Meteorological Centre forecasts a maximum temperature increase of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius across northern Tamil Nadu due to changing wind patterns. Dry weather is expected to persist, with temperatures remaining elevated until February 20, and mist and haze conditions likely in coastal areas.
Key Takeaways
- Temperature increase of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius forecasted.
- Dry weather conditions expected to continue.
- Maximum temperatures in interior plains between 33°C and 36.5°C.
- Coastal areas experiencing temperatures from 29°C to 35°C.
- Reservoirs nearing full capacity across Tamil Nadu.
Chennai, Feb 16 (NationPress) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted a rise in maximum temperatures by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius across the northern districts of Tamil Nadu in the upcoming days.
The Weather Department has linked this temperature surge to alterations in wind patterns over the sea. Dry weather conditions are anticipated to continue across the state in the following days.
In the past 24 hours, there has been no significant change in maximum temperatures, although a slight decrease was noted in certain pockets. However, specific regions in northern Tamil Nadu and hilly areas have experienced a temperature increase of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal.
The maximum temperatures in the interior plains ranged from 33°C to 36.5°C, while the coastal areas saw temperatures between 29°C and 35°C.
With light to moderate easterly and northeasterly winds prevailing in the lower troposphere, dry weather is expected to persist in isolated areas of Tamil Nadu for the next five days. The maximum temperature is likely to remain 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal until February 20.
According to extended-range forecasts based on dynamical models, temperatures will likely be close to normal to slightly above normal, fluctuating between 30°C to 34°C across most plains in the state.
Meanwhile, northeasterly winds are predicted to bring mist and haze, particularly over coastal districts such as Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram, during the early morning hours in the next two days.
As a result, both maximum and minimum temperatures may show a slight dip in the morning, averaging 33°C and 22°C, respectively. It is noteworthy that Tamil Nadu experienced a 14 percent surplus in rainfall during the recent northeast monsoon season, recording 447 mm of rainfall, exceeding the average of 393 mm.
Chennai recorded 845 mm of rainfall—16 percent above average—while Coimbatore saw a 47 percent rise in precipitation.
The Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department (WRD) reported that most reservoirs in the state are approaching full capacity, with 12 reservoirs (3 in Coimbatore, 7 in Madurai, and 2 in Chennai) at 100 percent capacity, 18 reservoirs exceeding 90 percent of their total capacity, and 23 reservoirs having water levels between 70 percent and 80 percent.
