Chennai and its suburbs may get some relief from the summer heat, as a low-pressure area that formed over the Bay of Bengal on Monday morning is expected to bring rainfall. Chennai: Residents are set to get some respite from the summer heat as a low-pressure area that formed over the Bay of Bengal on Monday is likely to bring rainfall to the city. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast, a generally cloudy sky with light rain is predicted with a maximum temperature of 35 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of around 28 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. Heavy rain is likely over a few southern and delta districts of Tamil Nadu, while Chennai and its suburbs may receive light showers on Tuesday. Rain activity is expected to continue in parts of the state until April 13.
Exact Position of Low-Pressure Area A low-pressure area that developed over the central parts of the south Bay of Bengal at 8:30 am on Monday is expected to move northwestwards over the southwest Bay of Bengal until April 8. It is then likely to shift northwards over the west-central Bay of Bengal over the following 48 hours, according to B. Amudha, Deputy Director-General (additional charge) of the Regional Meteorological Centre, IMD, On April 8, districts including Pudukottai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai are likely to receive heavy rainfall at isolated locations. Between April 9 and 13, light to moderate rain is expected at isolated places across the Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal regions.