Yesterday saw one of the hottest days this August in Tamil Nadu as 9 places recorded more than 38 degrees as maximum temperature. Places in North Coastal Tamil Nadu like Chennai, Cuddalore, Puduchery, and slightly to the south along the coast Nagappattinam & Adirampattinam all recorded more than 3 degrees above normal temperatures. With Northwesterly…
Uncomfortable Evenings in Chennai set to end, Sea Breeze expected back
The last couple of days has seen Chennai swelter under summer like conditions with the day time temperature staying well above 35 degrees right through the afternoon and till sunset. Making it even more uncomfortable for most people of Chennai was the complete absence of sea breeze. Even places close to the coast did not…
Weather in Chennai showcases its best, Hot conditions right through the day
Last evening saw Weather in Chennai at its best playing all those points which people talk about when it comes to weather in Chennai. Hot right through the day, a very uncomfortable evening that was possibly showing no signs of becoming any better even around midnight. It is not very often one gets to see…
2nd Hottest August in a Decade set for another Hot Day in Chennai
The 70th Independence day saw Chennai scorch with the Airport observatory recording 38 degrees and the city observatory not far behind at 37.7 degrees. The absence of sea breeze till late in the evening made it an uncomfortable evening. The sea breeze moved ashore around 6 in the evening over places in South of…
Southwest Monsoon 2016 A case of progressive decline in South India
With about 45 days left of active Southwest Monsoon 2016 season (possibly 15 days of Peak Monsoon) left it is time to look at how this year’s Southwest Monsoon has evolved over South India over the last 75 days or so. As many will remember the Southwest Monsoon onset this year was slightly delayed over…