The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast largely dry weather across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal over the next two days, attributing the change to variations in the prevailing easterly wind patterns.
While widespread rainfall is not expected, residents have been cautioned about early-morning fog, slightly lower night temperatures in select areas, and strong surface winds along the coastal belt.
According to the IMD, light mist or fog may form in isolated pockets during the early morning hours across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal. The department noted that minimum temperatures are likely to remain largely unchanged across most parts of the state.
However, in some interior regions, particularly higher-elevation areas, night temperatures may remain 2–3 degrees Celsius below normal until Sunday. Special attention has been drawn to the Nilgiris district and the Kodaikanal hill region in Dindigul district, where cold conditions are expected to persist. The IMD warned that one or two locations in these areas may experience mist or frost-like conditions during late-night or early-morning hours, potentially affecting visibility and early-morning travel.
In Chennai and its adjoining suburbs, the weather is expected to remain partly cloudy throughout the day, with light rainfall possible in isolated areas during early morning hours. Maximum temperatures in the city are likely to hover between 30 and 31 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures are expected to be around 23 degrees Celsius.
The Weather Department has also issued a marine advisory for the southern coast of Tamil Nadu, the Gulf of Mannar, and the Comorin Sea region. Strong surface winds ranging from 45 to 55 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 65 kmph, are expected. Fishermen have been strictly advised not to venture into the sea during this period due to rough conditions.
Authorities have urged residents, fishermen, and farmers to remain cautious and follow official weather bulletins closely. The IMD stated that continuous monitoring is underway and further updates will be issued if there are significant changes in weather patterns.
–IANS
