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Chennai: The Regional Meteorological Center (RMC) has predicted generally dry weather over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal for the next two days, with the possibility of light rain at one or two places in the state.
According to the weather bulletin, changes in the intensity of easterly winds are affecting the weather patterns in the southern peninsula.
“Due to variations in wind speed and direction, Tamil Nadu and its adjoining Union Territories are likely to experience mainly dry conditions. However, light rain may occur at one or two places,” the weather center said.
Meanwhile, increase in wind activity is being seen in the Andaman Sea.
Meteorologists have predicted gale force winds of 35 to 45 km per hour, which can sometimes reach speeds of 55 km per hour.
“Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea due to possibility of rough weather conditions,” the forecast warned.
Similar wind conditions are expected over Gujarat and north Konkan coasts and adjoining parts of east-central and north-east Arabian Sea, where gusty winds reaching 35-45 kmph may occur. Sea conditions are likely to be rough in these areas.
The sky is expected to be partly cloudy throughout the day in Chennai. The maximum temperature is likely to be around 35 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to be around 26 degrees Celsius. Meteorologists said humidity levels could range from normal to high for this time of year.
Despite the presence of moisture in the lower atmosphere, there are no signs of widespread or heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu during the coming week. The rainfall trend has declined following the recent weakening of the low pressure system over the Bay of Bengal.
The weather office has also urged fishermen operating off the Andaman coast, north Konkan coast and central and northeastern Arabian Sea to remain ashore until further notice as the sea condition is likely to worsen due to strong winds.
With the northeast monsoon yet to gain full strength, the RMC said it continues to closely monitor developments in the Bay of Bengal for signs of new low pressure structures that could bring widespread rainfall in late November.
–IANS