Chennai, May 16 -- With several districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, North,
North Coastal and North Interior districts reeling under scorching heat wave over the
last few days at the peak of the summer season, sudden rains following a new system
in the bay brought welcome rains in many districts on Friday evening.
The sudden rains, accompanied by gutsy winds, which lasted for nearly an hour in Ghat
regions, and some Cauvery delta districts, brought the much needed respite to the people
who were in the grip of intense heat wave with the Mercury level recording in excess of
100 Deg F in many parts of the State, including Chennai.
The summer showers is likely to persist for the next couple of days, according to IMD.
Amid the sear...