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Tamil Nadu Braces for Heavy Rainfall: Relief from Sizzling Heat
30 Jul
Summary
- Tamil Nadu anticipates increased rainfall, especially in the Western Ghats and north coastal areas.
- Chennai expects light to moderate evening showers, offering some respite from high temperatures.
- The state faces a 20% rainfall deficit for the current Southwest monsoon season.
Rainfall is expected to intensify across Tamil Nadu, with a particular focus on the Western Ghats and northern coastal districts, continuing until August 4. This anticipated wet spell is forecast to bring much-needed relief from the high temperatures experienced in interior parts of the state. Chennai is predicted to receive light to moderate rainfall during evening or night hours.
Isolated areas in Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts may witness heavy rainfall on Thursday. This activity is expected to expand to Kanniyakumari, Theni, and Tirunelveli districts by Friday and Saturday. Gusty winds of up to 50 kmph are also possible, alongside thunderstorms in coastal districts due to sea breeze and a trough along the coast.
Active Southwest monsoon conditions in Kerala are enhancing rainfall in Tamil Nadu, which should lead to a dip in interior temperatures like Madurai starting Friday. Coastal regions will also benefit from wet weather due to wind convergence. However, the state still faces a 20% rainfall deficit for the current Southwest monsoon season.
