Author: Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikkaalam

The relentless march of thunderstorms in Tamil Nadu since the turn of October has been continuing with yesterday also seeing many interior parts of the state getting good rains under the impact of wind instability induced conducive atmospheric conditions.  In a welcome news parts of South Tamil Nadu also recorded good rains with places like…

The story of daily thunderstorms in Interior Tamil Nadu continues as yesterday also saw many places of the state get moderate to heavy rains from late night thunderstorms.  A few notable mention from yesterday include Perambalur, Ariyalur, Salem, Madurai,  Villupuram, Vellore Krishnaigiri & Tiruvannamalai districts. Chettykulam in Perambalur district recorded nearly 9 cms in a…

The thunderstorms continue unabated over the interior places of South India as moderate to heavy rains were recorded in a few places of Tamil Nadu.  Kallakurichi in Villupuram district recorded a second straight 8 cm day while accumulating more than 23 cms since the turn of October.  Parts of Chennai recorded light overnight rains as…

Though Isolated thunderstorms has been continuing in Tamil Nadu for the past couple of days,  the spatial spread has come down.  Yesterday saw parts of Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore districts record good rains in North Tamil Nadu.  Down South Madurai, Pudukottai districts recorded moderate rains in a few places.  The highlights of yesterday include Vrinchipuram in…

The Fluid atmospheric dynamics that has been driving the thunderstorms over South India for the last week or so continues to persist with multiple circulations across the Indian Sub Continent.  One look at the wind charts pretty much confirms we are at a cusp of seasonal change and its only a matter of “when” rather…