Temperatures around the sunrise have gone from regularly around the 30 degree Celsius mark to around 25 and 26 degrees. With the onset of the northeast monsoon, Madurai residents get a small respite from the year round heat that affects the city.
Madurai recorded a maximum temperature of 29.5 degrees Celsius on Monday, 3.2 degrees below normal, compared with 33.4 degrees on Saturday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The minimum temperature dropped from 25.6 to 23.6 degrees Celsius during the period. However, humidity remained high at 92% on Monday morning, indicating that cooler weather has not translated into less humid conditions.
At Vandiyur park, regular walker Gunasekaran said the change was evident in the growing number of walkers in the mornings. “Many of us are spending longer hours at the park,” he said. Madurai: The northeast monsoon has brought down temperatures across Madurai, offering residents relief from the heat and drawing more morning walkers to the city’s parks. Overcast skies and intermittent rain have reduced temperatures over the past week, particularly during the early hours. Cloud cover and occasional showers have also reduced the intensity of the afternoon heat. Residents nevertheless welcomed the change after months of hot days and warm mornings.
The IMD recorded 1cm of rainfall in Madurai during the 24 hours ending at 8.30am on Monday. It forecast generally cloudy skies with moderate rain on Tuesday, with temperatures expected to range between 24 and 29 degrees Celsius. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Madurai | Silver Rate in Madurai | Bank Holidays in Madurai | Public Holidays in Madurai | Madurai AQI | Weather in Madurai | Petrol Price in Madurai | Diesel Price in Madurai | CNG Price in Madurai | LPG Price in Madurai