Heatwave conditions continue to torment chenniites

Chenniites continued to reel under harsh heatwave conditions with the mercury soaring to 41 Deg C (105 Deg F) today and the weathermen predicting that the city will have no respite for the next 48 hours.

The maximum temperature in the city continued to remain above the 40 Deg C mark since the heat wave conditions set in, according to the weather bureau.

There was a possibility of showers or thundershowers in some areas during the evening or night time. The maximum temperature could rise to around 42 Deg C.

The officials said strong offshore winds touching speeds of 45 to 55 kmph were likely along and off Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts.

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