A cyclonic circulation close to Tamil Nadu region has brought soaking rainfall to the State and it is set to continue till May 22. Southern districts are likely to receive rainfall of very heavy intensity till Monday and one or two places have chances of extremely heavy rain episode on May 20.
The State that sweltered under blistering temperatures until a few days ago, is likely to get a respite from heatwave conditions, for at least 10 more days during peak summer.
The Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, said upper air circulation over Gulf of Mannar, Comorin area and south Tamil Nadu will trigger fairly widespread rain, along with gusty winds, with speed reaching upto 40-50 km per hour till May 22.