As we get closer to the onset of Southwest Monsoon the most active phase of thunderstorms for Tamil Nadu is upon us. The most intense thunderstorms are normally seen just before the onset of monsoon as a lot of moisture gets pumped into the atmosphere creating ideal conditions for instability driven thunderstorms to explode. Yesterday…
As Monsoon dynamics churns slowly but steadily we are into the final leg of the pre monsoon thunderstorms. We have mentioned quiet often the probabilities of thunderstorms or “Veppa Salanam” Rains as its announced over most Main Stream Media is primarily a Wind Instability aided thunderstorms assisted by day time convective heating under clear skies….
The countdown for Southwest Monsoon Onset has well and truly begun with North Indian Ocean getting active as the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone moves into Northern Hemisphere. While the Westerlies have been slightly behind schedule they are expected to pick up pace as conducive conditions are estimated by models for a boost in monsoon dynamics…
Yesterday saw a relatively weak day of thunderstorms in Peninsular India though there was noticeable activity around Krishnagiri, Madurai, Theni districts. Parts of South Karnataka in particular the adjoining areas of Northwest Interior Tamil Nadu saw some of the thunderstorms move from East to West to give moderate rains to areas like Mandya etc. So…
One of the most anticipated weather events across the globe is the onset of Southwest Monsoon over the Indian Sub Continent. Not only it is closely watched by the farming community even a lot of businesses that hinge on a successful agricultural season look forward to a timely & strong onset of Southwest Monsoon. As…
