Coimbatore will see heavy rain over the next week, offering unexpected relief during the summer months in Tamil Nadu. The Chennai Meteorological Centre has issued a warning for heavy rain across eight districts, including Madurai.
Forecast details:
- Light to moderate rain expected on May 2.
- Heavy rain anticipated in hill areas of Coimbatore and Tiruppur on May 3.
- Light to moderate rain forecasted again on May 4.
- Heavy rain expected in Coimbatore and surrounding districts on May 5.
- Continued heavy rain predicted in hill areas on May 6.
- Light to moderate rain expected on May 7.
- Heavy rain forecasted again on May 8.
The weather pattern results from a trough extending from western Rajasthan to the Kumari Sea. Wind speeds may reach between 30 to 40 km/h during thunderstorms. The maximum temperature is projected around 39-40°C while minimum temperatures will be around 29-30°C.
This heavy rainfall is unusual for Tamil Nadu’s summer months, which typically experience high temperatures in April and May. Observers are keenly watching these developments as they unfold.
