Heat to continue in most parts of Tamil Nadu, light to moderate rainfall likely in some districts

Parts of Chennai, the Nilgiris and Thoothukudi districts received light rainfall on September 3, 2026 | Photo Credit: B. Velankanni Raj While sizzling weather is likely to continue over most parts of Tamil Nadu till mid-September, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted light to moderate rain in some parts of north coastal and interior districts till September 8, 2026.Chennai and its fringes, as well as the Nilgiris and Thoothukudi districts, received light rainfall on Thursday. However, in the absence of any significant weather system and due to a weak Southwest monsoon, most parts of the State are likely to experience high temperatures over the next few days, according to the RMC.For the third consecutive day, Palayamkottai recorded a temperature above 40 degrees Celsius,