The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially confirmed 2015 is the hottest year on record. The average temperatures for the year was 0.76°C higher than the 1961 – 1990 average temperatures. In what could be a matter of concern for the first time the average temperatures are about 1°C higher than the pre-industrial era. WMO uses…
Author: Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikkaalam
Weather in South India to turn cooler during nights
The last week or so Weather in South India saw fairly cloudy conditions on account of which the night time temperatures were mostly above normal across the region. On an average the temperatures were about 2 – 4° higher than the historical average at this time of the year. As we have explained in the…
Cold Wave Conditions in North India set to Ease
Cold wave Conditions in North India has been pushing down the minimum temperatures to near freezing levels over the region. Many places in the Gangetic Plains are seeing night time temperatures in Sub 5°C over the last few days. Kargil saw a minimum temperature of -16.6°C on 24th which is the lowest so far this…
Is Winter in Chennai getting Warmer? – Historical Analysis
Most don’t agree to the phrase “Winter in Chennai” thanks to the pretty much hot climate right through the year. Nevertheless the period between January 1st to February 15th technically could be called as Winter in Chennai after the Northeast Monsoon dies down and the cold dry air from Central India makes its way to…
Heavy Rains in Andamans likely due to Northeast Cold Surge
The last few days has seen fairly moderate rains in Andaman Islands. Nancowry has received more than 8 cms rains for the last 2 days. The upcoming few days are expected to see a few places get very heavy rains thanks to the moisture incursion being pushed into the Bay by the Northeast Cold…