Chennai gets respite from searing heat as cloud cover, sea breeze cool city

admin — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:48:00 +0000

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After a spell of soaring temperatures this June, Chennai and its fringes will experience cool weather on Saturday (June 20, 2026), with strong northeasterly winds bringing in moisture.

The mercury level in the city was around 32 degree Celsius at 10 a.m. on Saturday, much lower than its average temperature of 37 degree Celsius recorded in June. However, humidity level was high at 75%.

This was much lower than the day temperature of 37.9 degree Celsius recorded in Chennai on Friday (June 19). Palayamkottai had registered a hottest temperature of 39 degree Celsius in the State on Friday.

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has said that a broad cloud band located about 80-100 km east-northeast of Chennai over the Bay of Bengal is likely to increase cloud cover across the city and suburbs. Humidity level would also see a spike.

Chennai may be spared soaring temperatures as daytime temperatures would remain one to three degree Celsius below normal due to reduced sunshine. Stronger sea breeze would help sustain moist onshore winds.

Possibility of thundershowers

Though widespread heavy rainfall may not be possible, north coastal areas, including Chennai, will experience light to moderate thundershowers in isolated areas. The city may enjoy a cloudier, slightly cooler but more humid weather on Saturday. However, the RMC has noted no major rainfall event is expected in Chennai for the day.

During the past 24 hours ending 8.30 a.m. on Saturday, Aavoor in Thiruvarur district received heavy rainfall of 14 cm, which was the highest rainfall recorded in the State. Various other weather stations in delta and interior districts too received moderate to heavy rainfall.

In its Nowcast valid till 1 p.m. on June 20, the RMC has predicted light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning in districts, including Chennai, Kancheepuram, Vellore, Ranipet, Tiruvallur, Pudukottai, Erode, and Villupuram. Rainfall may affect traffic in some areas and also cause waterlogging, the RMC has said.

Published – June 20, 2026 11:18 am IST

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Heatwave Warning In Tamil Nadu For 3 Days, Weather Office Issues Advisory

admin — Wed, 01 May 2024 11:11:37 +0000

In Chennai, temperatures have touched nearly 40 degrees Celsius (Representational)

Chennai:

Heatwave conditions prevailed in most parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday with many places sizzling between 38 and 42.5 degrees Celsius. The regional meteorological department has forecast that heat wave conditions would continue for the next three days in the state.

The weather office has warned of heat wave conditions at isolated pockets over north interior Tamil Nadu and issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions. Karur district in Tamil Nadu was the hottest place in the state, recording a temperature of 42.5 degrees Celsius, nearly six degrees above the normal notch.

In Chennai, temperatures have touched nearly 40 degrees Celsius, causing difficulties for the commuters.

Temperature Spikes in Ooty

Popular hill stations such as Ugadhmandalam (Ooty) in Tamil Nadu and Matheran in Maharashtra also did not escape the brunt of the scorching summer with the mercury touching 29.4 degrees Celsius and 37 degrees Celsius, respectively.

According to the department, 29.4 degrees Celsius was the highest-ever maximum temperature recorded at Ooty in April, surpassing the 28.5 degrees Celsius recorded on April 29, 1986, reported news agency PTI.

Tourists visiting the idyllic Ooty for a cool respite this summer were in for a surprise when the day temperature soared.

Advisory Issued

The Chennai Corporation authorities have advised people not to step out of their houses between noon and 3 pm and cover their heads to protect themselves from the scorching heat.

Aravind, a software engineer based in the city, explains how he relies on coconut water to keep himself hydrated during the summers.

“It is very hot here. We come here once a week and buy 10 coconuts and take them home,” he said while purchasing tender coconuts with his wife. His wife Priya adds that they drink lots of water and lemon juice to beat the heat.

Due to the intense heat, Sukanya, a yoga instructor, is unable to conduct her regular classes. “Usually, I take classes in person. But now due to the heatwave, I have switched to online classes,” she said.

Meanwhile, the southern districts of Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli and Virudhunagar districts received rainfall, bringing respite to people from the sweltering heat.