On Friday, the Regional Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for heatwaves in North Interior Tamil Nadu for the next two days. Heat wave conditions are forecast in isolated portions of Tamil Nadu’s northern interior. The combination of humid air and high temperatures is predicted to cause hot and uncomfortable weather in other parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, according to the RMD’s daily advisory.
An orange alert is issued in the event of extremely poor weather. “Heat wave conditions are expected to prevail in isolated places over North Interior Tamil Nadu. Due to humid air and high temperatures, hot and uncomfortable weather is highly likely to persist in isolated pockets across the rest of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal,” according to a statement issued on Friday afternoon.
On May 5 and 6, the weather-monitoring organization issued a yellow notice. A yellow notice implies the risk of increasing weather conditions, which could impede daily activities.
It indicates that the north interior, which is currently experiencing extreme heat, will face the brunt of the heatwave. Maximum temperatures in Tamil Nadu were primarily above average throughout the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 a.m. today, ranging from 2 to 4°C higher than typical across most places in the plains of interior Tamil Nadu. Temperatures were significantly higher than normal in isolated regions of the northern heartland. Temperatures in coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal ranged from average to above-normal. In several areas of Tamil Nadu’s north interior, heatwave conditions continued.
Karur Paramathi recorded the highest temperature ever recorded at 44.3°C (+7.5°C), followed by Erode at 44.0°C (+5.9°C), Vellore at 43.6°C (+4.4°C), Tiruchirappalli_AP at 42.7°C (+4.3°C), Dharmapuri at 42.5°C (+5.6°C), Tiruthani at 42.3°C (+3.1°C), Salem at 42.2°C (+4.6°C), Tirupattur at 42.2°C (+4.3°C), Madurai City at 42.0°C (+4.4°C), Namakkal at 42.0°C, Madurai_AP.
Temperatures in the other interior regions of Tamil Nadu were between 39°C and 40°C. Temperatures in coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal ranged from 36°C to 39°C, while mountainous areas witnessed temperatures between 25°C and 31°C. Chennai experienced typical maximum temperatures, with MBK at 40.0°C (+2.9°C) and NBK at 37.9°C (+1.8°C).
FAQ for Orange Alert
What is the orange alert for heat waves?
The orange heat wave notice normally implies that high temperatures are forecast, which could pose health risks, particularly to vulnerable populations. It is a warning to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged sun exposure, and seek shade in cool settings.
What is the highest heat degree in Tamil Nadu?
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Tamil Nadu varies based on the area and season. However, especially in rural regions, temperatures in Tamil Nadu during the height of summer can frequently rise above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Cities such as Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, and Vellore are among the hottest in Tamil Nadu, with temperatures often rising above 40 degrees Celsius in the summer months.
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