Moderate rain due Tuesday, cooling expected Wednesday across Tamil Nadu
If you've been melting in Chennai, Vellore, or Ranipet lately, there's some good news: moderate rain is on the way this Tuesday after days of brutal heat.
On Monday, Chennai Meenambakkam hit a sizzling 39.7 degrees Celsius (the state's highest), and other cities weren't far behind.
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) says temperatures should finally cool down from Wednesday as showers pick up.
Southwest monsoon may bring heavy rain
The Southwest monsoon is rolling in and could bring heavy rain to spots like Nilgiris and Theni, along with gusty winds up to 50km per hour.
Evening thundershowers are also expected across north Tamil Nadu.
RMC Director V.R. Durai explained that strong westerly winds and a late sea breeze have kept coastal areas hot and sticky, especially tough for city folks dealing with the heat island effect, but relief should arrive by June 11 as the monsoon settles in.