July is peak Southwest Monsoon period when “ஆடி காற்று” holds sway over many parts of Tamil Nadu in particular those falling favorably along the various gaps that exist in Western Ghats. This July especially the second fortnight is setting new records in heat as Southwest Monsoon went into an extremely subdued phase over Kerala. The…
As Blistering Weather Continues, isolated Rain Possibilities for Coastal Tamil Nadu
The Blistering Weather conditions over most parts of Tamil Nadu continues to prevail for the past few days with day time conditions resembling summer days than peak Southwest Monsoon Period. Yesterday Madurai recorded a fourth straight day of 40+ maximum temperature recording 41.6 once again for the second day in succession equaling the hottest temperature…
Scorching Summer like Conditions persist in Tamil Nadu
Scorching summer like conditions continue to persist across most parts of Tamil Nadu with the day time maximum temperatures staying well above normal in many places of the state. Not often one gets to see the hottest day of the year being recorded towards the fag end of July. Madurai AP recorded not only the…
Heavy Flood Risk Stares on the Face of Gujarat & Rajasthan
Not often one gets to see specific topics pertaining to areas beyond South India in this blog. While we do cover Southwest Monsoon progress time to time and at times talk about larger issues like Global Warming etc we stick to South India since we know this region better having tracked the weather for longer…
Abnormally Hot Conditions to persist over Tamil Nadu
The abnormally hot day time conditions that have been prevailing over Tamil Nadu for the past couple of days is likely to persist today as well. A combination of clear skies due to lesser overall moisture and strong Westerlies until well into the evening that prevents sea breeze penetration has meant most of Tamil Nadu…