The last few days have seen temperatures in Chennai go back and forth with cloud cover playing a moderating role. Nevertheless the max temperatures at Nungambakkam has already crossed 39°C 3 times since the start of June while whole of May saw only twice the IMD observatory record a max temperature of more than 39°C….
Author: Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikkaalam
No Immediate End to Chennai Summer
For most common people Chennai Summer ends when the traditional Kathri or Agni Nakshathiram period. Elders at most homes possibly would be wondering why it is still hot even though its more than a fortnight since Kathiri period ended. But as we keep repeating the real Chennai Summer starts only at the fag end of…
Monsoon chugs with Low Pressure in Bay
As the Low Pressure in Bay strengthens Southwest Monsoon onset in East India which came to a grinding halt like a Superfast Express waiting at home signal is expected to get a green soon to chug along. Well supported by the Low Pressure in Bay Southwest Monsoon is expected to check into more parts of…
Weather in Tamil Nadu to remain Dry Mostly
During Southwest Monsoon period Weather in Tamil Nadu is closely linked with the dynamics prevailing over the West Coast. And this relationship primarily works as inverse, as the rains increase over West Coast weather in Tamil Nadu tends to get more drier. A couple of days back we had explained how during active monsoon days…
Thunderstorms to slow down in TN
In what was a “Blockbuster Entry” Southwest Monsoon thunderstorms registered their presence across Chennai and surrounding parts of North Tamil Nadu. While most models were not so confident of afternoon thunderstorms for Chennai, ICON with German Precision picked the thunderstorms perfectly bringing much relief after what was a fairly hot day. Almost all areas of…