Chennai Weather LATEST Update: Heatwave Warning for 19 Districts, Chennai to Stay Hot

Heatwave warning issued for 19 districts in Tamil Nadu on July 16, including Tirupathur, Vellore, Ranipet, Kallakurichi, Tiruvannamalai, Kancheepuram, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Salem, Namakkal, Karur, Erode, Tiruchirappalli, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Dindigul and Madurai.

Maximum temperatures across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal expected to be 2°C to 4°C above normal on July 16 and 17.

Light rain forecast for isolated places in Western Ghat districts on July 16; moderate rain with thunderstorms possible from July 17 in Western Ghat districts, North Coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.

Chennai to remain partly cloudy with daytime temperatures of 38°C to 39°C and minimum temperatures around 28°C to 29°C, leading to hot and humid conditions.

Fishermen advised not to venture into sea due to strong winds of 45-55 kmph (gusting up to 65 kmph) along Tamil Nadu coast, Gulf of Mannar, Kumari Sea, and other regions.