Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Heatwave in Eight TN Districts; Rain in Western Ghats
The weather in Tamil Nadu is going to be very hot in eight districts until July 30, with temperatures much higher than usual.
At the same time, there will be some rain in the Western Ghats and parts of the northern coast.
People in the hot areas should be careful and stay hydrated, while those in the rainy areas should be ready for some showers.
The rain might help cool things down and help farmers in the hills.
Eight districts in Tamil Nadu will experience temperatures 2 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal until July 30.
Light to moderate rainfall expected in the Western Ghats and parts of the northern coastal region.
Residents advised to take precautions against heat and stay updated on weather advisories.
Rainfall may provide relief from heat and support local agricultural activity in hill regions.
Chennai will have partly cloudy skies with possible light rain, but no heavy rainfall is predicted.
- Who
- Residents of Tamil Nadu, particularly in the eight interior districts and Western Ghats.
- What
- Heatwave conditions and rainfall predictions.
- When
- Until July 30.
- Where
- Eight interior districts of Tamil Nadu and the Western Ghats.
- Why
- Due to evolving weather systems over the Bay of Bengal and surrounding regions.
Heatwave Conditions
Rainfall Predictions
Temperature Forecast
Heatwave Conditions
Maximum temperatures expected to be 2 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal in eight interior districts until July 30.
Rainfall Predictions
Light to moderate rainfall predicted in the Western Ghats and parts of the northern coastal region.
Impact on Residents
Heatwave Conditions
Residents advised to take precautions against prolonged exposure to heat, especially during afternoon hours.
Rainfall Predictions
Rainfall expected to provide relief from heat and support local agricultural activity in hill regions.
- Affected Districts
- Vellore, Erode, Karur, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli
- Forecast Period
- Until July 30
- Temperature Anomaly
- 2 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal
- Rainfall Areas
- Western Ghats, North Coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal
- Weather Advisory
- Avoid prolonged sun exposure, stay hydrated, and monitor weather updates.