No respite from summer heat

Sizzling summer: With the exception of a few spells of isolated rainfall, Vellore has been experiencing searing summer heat in the last few days.

Sizzling summer: With the exception of a few spells of isolated rainfall, Vellore has been experiencing searing summer heat in the last few days.  

Vellore clocks 39.5 degrees Celsius on June 1

Friday turned out to be another hot day in the fort city. The city recorded a maximum temperature of 39.5 degrees Celsius. The temperature had touched 41 degrees Celsius on May 29.

According to the Meteorological Office, Vellore, the town received rains on two days during the last week – May 25 and 30. The maximum temperature has been fluctuating this week with the average temperature recorded being 39.5 degree Celsius (103.1 degree Fahrenheit).

On May 28, Vellore recorded a maximum temperature of 39.2 degree Celsius, followed by 41.3 degree Celsius on May 29. The maximum temperature was 39.7 degree Celsius on May 30 and 37.9 degree Celsius on May 31.

Isolated rainfall has been predicted for the next five days, according to the Meteorological Office, Vellore. An officer said there were chances of rainfall during evening hours. Nevertheless, the temperature may remain the same unless there was heavy rainfall.