Cold wave reaches Tamil Nadu; minimum temperatures to fall 2-4°C below average

Chennai: The cold wave conditions affecting central India have now extended to Tamil Nadu, with the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai forecasting significantly cooler temperatures over the next several days. According to an official advisory, the minimum temperature across the state, Puducherry, and Karaikal is expected to be 2 to 4 degrees Celsius below normal in several areas from today until December 25th.

A lower-level atmospheric circulation over the southwestern Bay of Bengal is influencing the weather pattern. As a result, dry conditions are predicted to prevail over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal from today, December 22nd, through the 24th. Residents can expect light fog in isolated areas during the early morning hours.

Tamil Nadu weather update for this week

A change is expected on Christmas Day, December 25th, with light to moderate rainfall likely in one or two places in the Delta districts and Karaikal. Dry weather is forecast for the remaining regions. The possibility of rain expands on December 26th and 27th, with light to moderate showers anticipated in a few places across coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal.

Ooty weather alert

The meteorological department has also issued a frost warning for the Nilgiris district. There is a possibility of frost formation in one or two places in the district during the night or early morning hours of today and tomorrow, December 23rd.

Chennai weather forecast

For the capital city and its suburbs, the sky will be partly cloudy today. Patches of light fog are possible in the early morning. The maximum temperature is likely to hover between 29°C and 30°C, while the minimum temperature is expected to be around 22°C. The overall minimum temperature across the region is not anticipated to change significantly until the 25th but may see a slight decrease in some areas.