CHENNAI: Many parts of the state are likely to witness heatwave conditions as above-normal temperature level is predicted for the next three months.
The Regional Meteorological Centre stated that interior and coastal districts of Tamil Nadu are likely to experience soaring heat as the maximum temperature will increase gradually for the next few days.
Dr S Balachandran, Deputy Director-General of Meteorology, RMC, Chennai, said, "The Indian Meteorological Department released the heatwave conditions during the summer season from April to June. Maximum temperature is likely to be 39 degree Celsius C to 41 degree Celsius at isolated pockets over the north interior districts; 37 degree Celsius to 39 degree Celsius in many pockets in the plains of the interior areas and 34 degree Celsius to 37 degree Celsius in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu."
If the maximum temperature surges by 4 degree Celsius it is considered a heatwave, while it is considered severe heatwave if the increase by more than 4 degree Celsius.
Due to hot and humid conditions, discomfort weather is likely in isolated pockets over Tamil Nadu for the next few days.
Meanwhile, several areas of south Tamil Nadu received light to moderate rains under the influence of change in wind pattern.
In the last 24 hours, Kanniyakumari recorded 4 cm of rainfall and Ramanathapuram with 3 cm.