As expected by models yesterday saw the heat quotient jump across Tamil Nadu with many places recording their hottest day of 2019 so far. Tiruttani became the first station in the state to touch 40 degree Celsius for the year 2019 as Vellore, Salem, Karur & Madurai AP also recorded temperatures above 39 degrees. Both…
While it may be only first week of March the first heat wave conditions of 2019 is upon us from today. Once again as we keep repeating often prevailing wind patterns is the primary trigger for changing temperature patterns more often than not. In particular this holds good very much for Peninsular India where Easterlies…
While Coastal places of Tamil Nadu like Chennai have so far remained better off interior places have seen the temperature quotient increase steadily. In particular parts of West interior TN have seen day time maximum temperatures hit 38 / 39°C mark. Over the next few weeks interior Tamil Nadu will continue to swelter. Weather models…
With the start of March we are officially into the Summer season for the year 2019. While the exact onset dates of Monsoon / Summer / Winter could dynamically change depending on prevailing atmospheric conditions IMD maintains for the sake of record keeping specific dates for seasons. 1st January to 28th / 29th February is…
Hot days are here to stay as temperatures start to creep up slowly over many parts of Peninsular India. As we explain very often, the prevailing wind patterns also play a crucial role in the heat quotient. When the Easterlies are strong the coastal areas benefit from the humid / moisture laden winds from the…
