Heavy rain is predicted in Coimbatore and surrounding districts over the next week, providing a welcome respite from the summer heat. The Chennai Meteorological Centre has issued a warning for heavy rainfall across eight districts, including Madurai.
Forecasts indicate that rainfall will be accompanied by thunderstorms and wind speeds ranging from 30 to 40 km/h. This unusual weather pattern arises from a trough extending from western Rajasthan to the Kumari Sea.
The expected rainfall will unfold as follows:
- On May 2, light to moderate rain is anticipated in various areas of Tamil Nadu.
- On May 3, heavy rain is forecasted specifically for the hill areas of Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts.
- On May 4, light to moderate rain will continue in Coimbatore and Theni.
- On May 5, heavy rain is again expected in Coimbatore and Tiruppur.
- On May 6, heavy rain will persist in the hill areas of Coimbatore and nearby regions.
- Finally, on May 7, light to moderate rain will return to Coimbatore and surrounding districts.
The maximum temperature in Tamil Nadu during this period is projected to reach around 39-40°C, while minimum temperatures may drop to approximately 29-30°C. This shift in weather could significantly impact local agriculture and water resources.
This heavy rainfall during the summer months is atypical for Tamil Nadu, where April and May typically see soaring temperatures. Observers are keenly monitoring how this unexpected weather pattern will influence daily life and local ecosystems.
