The last few days have seen thunderstorms not only improve spatially but also increase in intensity providing heavy spells of rains late in the afternoon / evening to many places of Tamil Nadu. The thunderstorms have particularly intensified closer to the coast as an interplay with sea breeze front. Thursday saw some places about 40…
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Break in Monsoon Thunderstorms to Continue
The Break in Monsoon period coincides with increased thunderstorms over Tamil Nadu as we mention often. Yesterday saw moderate to heavy thunderstorms hit parts of Kanchipuram district in North Coastal TN along with isolated places in Madurai, Pudukottai & Sivagangai districts in South Tamil Nadu. While bulk of the rains went to the South of…
Veppa Salanam Thunderstorms to continue over Tamil Nadu
Last couple of days have seen an uptick of Veppa Salanam thunderstorms over Tamil Nadu with intensity picking up as well. While southern suburbs of Chennai recorded heavy rains on Tuesday evening yesterday saw some moderate thunderstorms in places around Maduranthagam / Chengalpattu region. The up tick in Veppa Salanam thunderstorms have coincided with the…
Rains lash Chennai & Suburbs
Last evening saw intense spell of rains lash Chennai & Suburbs bringing a cheer to many people. While the core city areas of Chennai got light to moderate spells of rains the southern suburbs enjoyed a very strong spell of thunderstorm with the IMD Automatic Weather Station at KVK Kattupakkam, 30 kms to the south…
Isolated thunderstorms likely in South TN
Last evening saw parts of Chennai receive short spell of sharp showers from thunderstorms triggered by the sea breeze front interacting with upper level Westerlies. While the IMD observatory at Nungambakkam recorded 7 mm the one at Meenambakkam recorded traces. The thunderstorms intensified closer to coast giving sudden burst of heavy rains which lasted only…