Chennai: Tamil Nadu and Puduvai are likely to experience light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning in most parts, the Chennai Regional Meteorological Department forecasted. “Due to the change in speed of westerly winds, Tamil Nadu Puducherry and Karaikal may receive moderate rain today, July 30, and tomorrow. Also, strong surface winds are likely to blow at the speed of 40 km/h. From July 31 to August 4, light to moderate rain may occur at a few places in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal,” the weather agency predicted.
Meanwhile, a holiday has been declared to all the schools in Nilgiris district today due to heavy rains.
Weather Forecast for Chennai and Suburbs
The sky will remain partly cloudy for the next 24 hours. Some parts of the city are likely to experience light rain with thunder and lightning. The maximum temperature is likely to be around 36 – 37 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature is likely to be around 27 – 28 degrees Celsius.
Tamil Nadu received 56% above-normal southwest monsoon rainfall
Tamil Nadu recorded 56% above-normal southwest monsoon rainfall. The southwest monsoon lasts from June to the end of September every year. From June 1st to July 28th, southwest monsoon rains are more than normal. 177.4 mm. recorded. This was 113.4 mm recorded during this period last year. It has increased by 56% this year.
Nalum area in Tirunelveli records 100 mm of rainfall
In the last 24 hours, Nalum (Tirunelveli) has received maximum rainfall of 100 mm. Similarly, Uthu (Tirunelveli) received 80 mm of rain; Kakachi (Tirunelveli) and Avalanche (Nilgiris) received 70 mm of rain each. Apart from this, there has been considerable rain in Coimbatore, Kanyakumari, Nilgiris etc.
Nagapattinam recorded a maximum temperature of 38.9° Celsius in the last 24 hours. Similarly, Erode recorded a minimum temperature of 19.8 °C.
Fishermen advised not to venture into the sea
From July 31 to August 2, fishermen are advised not to venture to the central Arabian coast as cyclonic winds of 45 to 55 kmph with occasional gusts of 65 kmph are expected. Cyclonic winds with a speed of 45 to 55 kmph and occasional gusts of 65 kmph are likely to occur over the central Arabian coast on July 30. Cyclonic winds with a speed of 35 to 45 kmph and occasional gusts of 55 kmph are likely to occur over the Southeast Arabian Sea and coastal areas of Karnataka.
Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning may occur at a couple of places in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal today. Also, strong surface winds may gust at 30 – 40 kmph. Tamil Nadu States News India: Top News India, States News, States News Headlines, Online State News India, State Politics news
