Temperature levels high as monsoon remains subdued in Tamil Nadu
Chennai faces elevated temperatures as the subdued Southwest monsoon delays relief, with highs reaching up to 40.7°C in Thondi.
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A few days into July, many places, particularly the coastal region, continue to sizzle with higher temperatures as the Southwest monsoon remains subdued over the State. With rainfall expected to be largely confined to the Western Ghats region till July 13, dry weather may prevail over most parts of the State.For the past three days, coastal places, along with a few interior areas, have been experiencing hot weather. The mercury level remained six degrees Celsius above normal in Thondi in Ramanathapuram district for three consecutive days and was also hottest weather station in the State. The maximum temperature peaked at 40.7 degrees Celsius in Thondi on Monday, which was the hottest July temperature recorded there in the past decade.
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