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Weather update: Forecast for Southern cities on 22 May

Chennai is expected to have a heat wave.

Published May 22, 2026 | 6:08 AMUpdated May 22, 2026 | 6:08 AM

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Planning your day in South Indian cities of Hyderabad, Amaravati, Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, or Chennai? Here’s what the weather has in store.

Weather forecast for Friday, 22 May, as reported by the India Meteorological Department on Thursday, 21 May, at 8:00 PM.

Hyderabad: Thunder and lightning

Hyderabad is expected to experience a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of the rain of thunderstorm or duststorm.

The temperature is expected to range between a low of 30°C and a high of 41°C, with humidity levels ranging between 35 percent and 58 percent.

No weather warnings have been issued.

Amaravati: Heat wave

The city is expected to experience a heat wave.

The temperature is likely to range between a low of 31°C and a high of 46°C.

Strong surface winds, and heat wave are likely.

Bengaluru: Rain

Bengaluru is expected to have thunderstorm with rain.

Temperatures will range between a minimum of 22°C and a maximum of 34°C. Humidity levels will vary between 45 percent and 70 percent.

Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning is likely.

Thiruvananthapuram: Rain

Thiruvananthapuram is expected to have a generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers.

Temperatures are likely to range between a low of 25°C and a high of 33°C. Humidity levels will vary between 75 percent and 85 percent.

Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning & gusty winds (40-50kmph) are likely.

Chennai: Heat wave

Chennai is expected to have a heat wave.

Temperatures are expected to range between a low of 31 °C and a high of 41°C.

Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning, and heat wave likely.

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