
Coastal areas may escape high temperatures on polling day
The Hindu
11 interior districts may sizzle under heatwave conditions.
Voters in coastal Tamil Nadu may get a respite from the scorching sun on polling day. However, the Meteorological Department forecasts interior districts will sizzle under the grip of the heatwave till April 7. With the cool, moist easterly winds returning over coastal places, the day temperature has reduced in places like Chennai. But, people may have to brace for sultry weather as high humidity will prevail on Tuesday too. On Monday, the weather stations in Nungambakkam and Meenambakkam recorded 34.5 degree Celsius and 33.6 degree Celsius respectively, which is normal for the season. However, the humidity level was at 77%.More Related News

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