Thundershowers likely to ease prolonged heat in northern districts of Tamil Nadu
Northern districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, are expected to see relief from a prolonged heatwave as thundershowers are forecasted. Temperatures have been significantly above normal, but are expected to stabilize by mid-week.
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Northern districts, including Vellore and Chennai , reeling under heat may receive moderate rainfall on Tuesday (June 9, 2026). After another sizzling day on Tuesday, maximum temperatures are expected to stay close to normal from Wednesday onwards. Various places, particularly the coastal region, have been sizzling under above normal temperatures well into June. On Monday, Chennai Meenambakkam recorded 39.7 degrees Celsius, the hottest temperature for the day in the State. It was closely followed by Cuddalore and Parangipettai with 39.4 degrees Celsius, Vellore with 39.3 degrees Celsius and Chennai Nungambakkam, Tondi and Tiruttani with 39 degrees Celsius.
The article is a standard weather report based on meteorological data.
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