The naming of tropical cyclones has been in prevalence for many years over basins like Atlantic. It was brought in for better identification / communication about individual cyclones. The practice of naming Cyclones over North Indian Ocean started much later. Onil in the year 2004 was the first named cyclone over the North Indian Ocean….
Tag: Tamil Nadu
Interior Tamil Nadu to see active monsoon conditions
Over the past week to 10 days weather in Peninsular India is under the influence of multiple circulations. During the onset phase of Northeast Monsoon 2024 we saw two disturbances on either side of Peninsular India. The interplay between circulations will allow moisture to get recycled regularly in Peninsular India. This also meant Interior Tamil…
NEM 2024 likely to be a season of non stop disturbances
One of the biggest challenges in disseminating weather information is striking a balance. Striking a balance between not triggering a panic and people dropping the guard. A similar dilemma is how far do you crystal gaze considering weather is very dynamic. But at time one decides prevention is better than cure. Today’s post is to…
Bay watch for developing LPA. Widespread rains for TN
For most people across the globe Bay watch will remind them of the most popular American Television series. But for the weather bloggers of Tamil Nadu Bay watch can only mean one thing. A possible disturbance in Bay of Bengal that is worth keeping a tab on. Northeast Monsoon season has already started off on…
Coastal Tamil Nadu likely to see strong NEM onset
Over the last few days as the winds changed to Easterlies coastal Tamil Nadu has been receiving early morning rains. The remnant moisture from the morning rains in coastal Tamil Nadu develop into thunderstorms over interior areas. The Northeast Monsoon has got off to a very good start with 38% above average as on date….