Author: Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikkaalam

It is that time of the year when the Southwest Monsoon starts to give way for Northeast Monsoon or the retreating monsoon as most Meteorologists like to call it.  It is also the time of the year when most of Tamil Nadu looks forward to the seasonal change as well.  Being in the rain shadow…

The last couple of days’ weather in Tamil Nadu has given an indication on how things are likely to pan out over this week.  Clear skies, above average day time temperatures, uncomfortable nights is going to be the trend weather wise for most parts of Tamil  Nadu.  South Tamil Nadu which has seen a subdued…

With Southwest Monsoon season ending on September 30th we present our seasonal summary on how this year’s Southwest Monsoon ended up.  As has been the practice at COMK we will present a statistical analysis of the monsoon rather than focusing on the technicalities. A quick recap on how the Monsoon advanced this year.  While parts…

Yesterday saw fairly subdued rainfall activity over Tamil Nadu with isolated thunderstorms developing in the Cuddalore / Pondicherry region late afternoon / evening.  Subsequently areas to the North & Northwest of Chennai had a fairly intense band of thunderstorm develop over the Pulicat region that moved in towards parts of Chennai and gave moderate spells…

After a spell of few days Rains in Tamil Nadu is expected to ease today.  While the previous two days rains in Tamil Nadu were focussed over the North Coastal region yesterday the delta districts got a good spell of rains.   Many places in Trichy, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur & Nagappattinam districts got moderate to heavy…