Weather Update: Tamil Nadu Experiences Moderate Rainfall
As the Regional Meteorological Department (RMC) predicted, Tamil Nadu woke up to moderate rainfall on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, with five districts experiencing the downpour. The city of Chennai reported a minimum temperature of 29 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of 36 degrees Celsius, with humidity at 78 per cent and a steady wind blowing from the Southeast at 18 km/h. The moderate rainfall is expected to continue in the region due to a cyclonic circulation over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining South Andaman Sea.
Key Takeaways:
- The Regional Meteorological Department (RMC) predicted moderate rainfall in five districts of Tamil Nadu on May 14, 2025, due to a cyclonic circulation over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining South Andaman Sea.
- The city of Chennai experienced a minimum temperature of 29 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of 36 degrees Celsius, with humidity at 78 per cent and a steady wind blowing from the Southeast at 18 km/h.
- Tamil Nadu is experiencing rainfall due to the Northeast Monsoon, which is characterized by winds blowing from the northeast towards the southern Indian peninsula.
- The eastern coast of India, including Tamil Nadu, is positioned to receive rainfall from the Northeast Monsoon as the winds blow from the sea to the land.
- Widespread rainfall is likely to occur across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on May 17, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with a speed of 30-40 kmph.
Statistics:
- Minimum temperature in Chennai: 29 degrees Celsius
- Maximum temperature in Chennai: 36 degrees Celsius
- Humidity in Chennai: 78 per cent
- Wind speed in Chennai: 18 km/h
- Rainfall expected in five districts of Tamil Nadu on May 14: *
- Rainfall expected across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on May 17: Widespread
Sources:
- Regional Meteorological Department (RMC)
- Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.
- Contify.com