Enhanced rainfall activity likely across parts of Tamil Nadu
Rainfall activity is expected to pick up in Tamil Nadu, particularly over the Western Ghats region and north coastal districts, till the weekend, with the
Rainfall activity is expected to pick up in Tamil Nadu, particularly over the Western Ghats region and north coastal districts, till the weekend, with the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) forecasting heavy rainfall in some places. The RMC has forecast Chennai would receive light to moderate rainfall in some areas during evening or night hours on Thursday and experience a maximum temperature of 38 degree Celsius. The wet spell, which is expected to continue till August 4, is also likely to bring respite from the sizzling temperatures prevailing over interior parts of the State.
On Wednesday, maximum temperatures eased slightly, with Madurai Airport recording 39 degrees Celsius, the hottest in the State. The mercury level had peaked above 40 degrees Celsius at the weather station on Tuesday, as on many other days this July. Nungambakkam and Meenambakkam in Chennai recorded a maximum temperature of 37.8 degrees Celsius and 37.2 degrees Celsius, respectively. The city’s suburbs like Meenambakkam experienced light showers along with other districts like Dharmapuri, Coimbatore and Nilgiris till 6.30 p.m. on Wednesday. RMC officials said heavy rainfall is likely in isolated places over Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts on Thursday, and may spread to Kanniyakumari, Theni and Tirunelveli districts on Friday and Saturday.
While isolated places over north coastal T.N. may experience moderate rainfall, light rainfall is also possible in other places till Sunday. Gusty winds with speeds reaching up to 50 kmph may prevail, along with rainfall. Thunderstorms may occur along coastal districts based on the onset of sea breeze and the influence of a feeble trough along T.N. coast, officials said. V.R. Durai, Head, Regional Weather Forecasting Centre, RMC, said active Southwest monsoon conditions in Kerala had enhanced rainfall activity. This would also be reflected in a dip in temperatures in interior places like Madurai from Friday.
Moreover, coastal parts would also experience wet weather owing to wind convergence associated with a weather system near Odisha. A widespread, heavy rainspell is needed to wipe off the State’s rainfall deficit of 20% so far this Southwest monsoon.
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