Fresh Low-Pressure Area to Bring Heavy Rainfall to Chennai and Neighbouring Districts
A new low-pressure area is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal on Friday, potentially bringing intense rain spells to Chennai and its surrounding districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for six districts in Tamil Nadu between October 26 and 28. Weather bloggers predict that the system may strengthen into a cyclone as it approaches the coast, resulting in heavy rainfall in the city and its suburbs.
Key Takeaways:
- A fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall to Chennai and its surrounding districts.
- The IMD has issued a heavy rainfall warning for six districts in Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Chengalpet, Ranipet, and Villupuram, between October 26 and 28.
- Weather blogger Pradeep John predicts that the system may intensify into a cyclone as it approaches the coast, resulting in heavy rainfall in the city and its suburbs.
- The city may see light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning on Friday, with temperatures ranging between 30°C - 31°C and 24°C - 25°C.
- Rainfall in the past few days has pushed Chennai's total rainfall to 26cm so far this month, which is 74% above normal.
- Districts like Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpet have also received above-average rainfall, with Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur receiving 25cm and 27cm, respectively, and Chengalpet receiving 20cm.
Statistics:
- 74% above normal rainfall in Chennai so far this month (26cm)
- 25cm rainfall in Nungambakkam (9cm excess)
- 27cm rainfall in Meenambakkam (11cm excess)
- 20cm rainfall in Chengalpet (44% above normal)
- 27cm rainfall in Tiruvallur (119% above normal)
- 25cm rainfall in Kancheepuram (108% above normal)
- 13cm rainfall in Arakkonam
- 11cm rainfall in Harur
- 9cm rainfall in Mohanur, Vellakoil, and Vin Worth Estate