Chennai Rains: IMD Predicts Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, and Squalls for Tamil Nadu
Residents of Chennai, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu have been facing relentless rains and thunderstorms for weeks, and it seems the worst is yet to come. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), above-average rains are expected to continue, with the possibility of thunderstorms and squalls. The IMD has issued warnings for the entire state and the union territory of Puducherry, advising citizens to remain vigilant and monitor weather updates.
Key Takeaways:
- Chennai is expected to receive another day of rains and thunderstorms, with a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius and relative humidity of 96%.
- The IMD has predicted 'very heavy rain, thunderstorm, and squall' for Puducherry.
- Heavy to very heavy rains are expected at isolated places in districts like Perambalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Karaikal, Villupuram, Ariyalur, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai.
- Thunderstorm warnings have been issued for all coastal districts in Tamil Nadu, with special warnings for districts of Tirupattar, Vellore, and Tiruvannamalai.
- Tamil Nadu has received 95.3 mm of rain in the month of October alone, a 66% spike above the average of 57.4 mm.
Statistics:
- Temperature in Chennai: 25.2 degrees Celsius
- Relative humidity in Chennai: 96%
- Rainfall in last 17 hours in Chennai: 17 mm
- IMD predicted rainfall in districts like Perambalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Karaikal, Villupuram, Ariyalur, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai: heavy to very heavy
- Tamil Nadu's rain average in the month of October from October 1 to October 13: 57.4 mm
- Tamil Nadu's actual rain received in the month of October from October 1 to October 13: 95.3 mm
Sources:
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
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- Contify.com