Many parts of Tamil Nadu likely to witness soaring day temperatures for five days
The HinduTamil Nadu seems to be in the grip of a second summer, with day temperatures reaching new peaks every day. The Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, has forecast a dry spell and a maximum temperature that is above average by two to four degrees Celsius in some pockets, for another five days. The RMC has said near-normal rainfall is likely over the delta districts, while the rest of the State may receive below-normal rainfall till September 19. The rain intensity may pick up after September 20, particularly in north Tamil Nadu where there are chances of above-normal rainfall till September 26. For the third consecutive day, the weather station at the Madurai airport recorded the hottest temperature in the State, with the day temperature touching 40.3 degrees Celsius.