Heatwave conditions to prevail in parts of Tamil Nadu on July 15, says RMC
Parts of Tamil Nadu are experiencing an unusual July heatwave, with temperatures in Madurai reaching 42.5 °C. The Regional Meteorological Centre attributes this to a weak monsoon and reduced cloud cover.
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Extreme weather events in non-traditional months highlight the growing impact of climate change on regional agriculture and public health.
An unusual July heat spell intensified across Tamil Nadu, with Madurai Airport recording 42.5 °C, likely the hottest temperature in the country on Tuesday. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast that heatwave conditions will prevail in some parts of interior Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. Chennai is likely to experience hot weather on Wednesday, with the day temperature expected to touch 39 °C to 40 °C.
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