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In the last two days, the city is experiencing cool breeze which has reduced the temperature and bought a pleasant change. The cloud cover has bought changes in the weather. On 27th May the city recorded with the maximum temperature of 38.4 degrees Celsius.
The change in the weather offered the much needed relief to people from the scorching heat. After days of unbearable heat that resulted in 500 sunstroke deaths in the state in just three days made people remain indoors.
According to the met department, the cloud cover was due to the low pressure in the North Bay of Bengal. It also stated that the cloudy weather may continue and some parts of the city could experience rain or thunder showers.
Source: The Hindu