As Heat waves are prevailing in major part of India , Tuesday’s temperature in Chennai was 4.3 degrees higher than normal at 42.7 degrees Celsius in Meenambakkam.
It was 41.8 degrees at Nungambakkam, which is 4.4 degrees higher than normal. The highest temperature has now settledabove 40 degrees for three days consecutively.
In the majority of India, above-average temperatures and heatwave conditions are anticipated until May 31.