Chennai Rains (COMK) ✓

[image] Today may be the last comfortable afternoon across most parts of Tamil Nadu and large parts of Peninsular India as the trend of near normal temperatures for the past few days is set to take a break for the next week to 10 days. From tomorrow day time max temperatures may slowly

[image] Imagine your body perceiving and responding to temperatures of 46°C or more for 9 hours in a day. That's how extreme Heat Stress is going to be over parts of Rayalaseema as summer tightens its grip in Peninsular India. Similarly North Interior TN, parts of West & South TN is also

[image] Scorching summer continues over Peninsular India as large parts of the region see 40°C or more afternoon temperatures. Closer home West TN may continue to see very hot afternoons with many places in Erode, Karur and parts of Tiruppur, Namakkal and Salem districts seeing afternoon

[image] Heaviest rains currently to the North of Colombo but drizzles / light rains may continue closer to the stadium for some more time. A complete washout looks less likely. The storms that are currently giving rains over Sri Lanka may move into parts of South TN to give rains over

[image] It is that time of the year to say "Summer has arrived". While it is not yet time to say for places like Chennai along Coastal TN to say the same interior TN can indeed say summer has arrived. Day time temperatures are expected to spike from now on with possibly Rayalaseema

[image] Another day of thunderstorms over many places in Peninsular India. Parts of Coastal AP saw hailstorms earlier while isolated hailstorms were reported around Palani hills in Kodaikanal as well. With sun down more places may come under rains in interior TN. Any chance for coastal

[image] No immediate respite ahead from summer heat for Peninsular India. Large swathes of Interior areas are expected to see afternoon temperatures soar to 40°C or more with extreme heat stress duration stretching 6 to 9 hours. Some pockets in Rayalaseema and adjoining areas may see

[image] An intense squall line to the west of Chennai. Fresh cells on the eastern edge of the storms could bring it closer to the coast. Good chance atleast for some suburbs to get some much needed rains.Fingers crossed for city since steering is almost non existent. Any rains will be a

[image] Many may be feeling summer has been harsh this year so far. But the seasonal temperature anomaly charts from IMD indicate large parts of Peninsular India has seen slightly below normal afternoon temperatures so far. Widespread thunderstorms a few days back played a role in

[image] So far Summer Rains / Mango showers have been sub-par across Peninsular India with Kerala currently at -36% deficit since 1st March. Suppressed conditions are likely to continue over the next week to 10 days making Summer uncomfortable over most places. It remains to be seen if a

[image] Many places in Tamil Nadu came under intense thunderstorms after midnight in what was possibly the last spell of widespread storms due to the dipping Westerly Trough. From today thunderstorms are expected to greatly reduce with atmospheric instability fading. Few places in South

[image] A hot polling day ahead across most of Tamil Nadu with many places in the interior areas seeing day time maximum temperature of 38 / 39°C with few places recording 40°C. Heat stress is also expected to be high across the region. Isolated pockets in the western suburbs of Chennai

[image] A spell of wet weather due to convective thunderstorms during this week may keep temperatures under check over most of Peninsular India. While interior areas may see scattered thunderstorms with few places seeing fairly intense storms around Wednesday / Thursday coastal areas

[image] A gradual increase in temperatures likely over North Tamil Nadu from now on as things finally change towards proper summer for places like Chennai. Interior areas of Peninsular India may continue to see harsh daytime conditions continue. Thunderstorms are likely over parts of

[image] Parts of Rayalaseema may see scorching afternoons as few places hit day time maximum temperatures of 40 / 41°C. Similar trend seen for the next couple of days after which a possible spell of thunderstorms due to Tropical and Sub tropical interaction may bring some respite along

[image] Afternoon temperatures are set to climb up once again over the interior areas of Tamil Nadu as dry weather establishes across most of Peninsular India. Parts of South TN around Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli districts may see light rains while few places in Kerala may see moderate

[image] As Summer starts to tighten its grip over Peninsular India a spell of mostly dry weather across the plains is likely to aggravate the afternoon heat. Large swathes of interior Peninsular India may be under extreme heat stress with perceived temperatures of 46°C or more for about

[image] Peninsular India continues to see day time temperatures stay a couple of degrees above normal as large parts of the region remain under extreme heat stress. Starting from today most parts of Tamil Nadu may see an increase in afternoon heat with off shore type winds seen. Avoid

[image] As back to back Westerly troughs influence weather over the Indian Sub continent over the next couple of days thunderstorms are likely in many parts of Peninsular India with hailstorm risk as well. Parts of South TN may see moderate thunderstorms today with more places in TN

[image] With Easterly component in the winds strengthening slightly parts of Tamil Nadu may see slight reduction in afternoon temperatures though humidity may still remain high making it an uncomfortable day overall. Interior areas will continue to see scorching afternoons with

[image] West Tamil Nadu will continue to remain the hottest part of the state along with pockets in South TN as summer conditions establish over the interior areas of Peninsular India. AP & TS states may see an increase in afternoon temperatures gradually from now on. Coastal areas like

[image] No immediate respite from scorching afternoons for places like Rayalaseema. There are signs we are also seeing the last few days of comfortable summer for places like Chennai in Coastal TN though we need to wait and see if forecasts are consistent. In the meanwhile interior TN

[image] Hottest day of the year for both Coimbatore AP and Salem as they record 39.2°C and 39.5°C respectively. 2.4°C difference between Chennai Nungambakkam and Meenambakkam as they record 34.7°C and 37.1°C as max temperature today. Coastal TN though not as hot as interior areas but

[image] With more stable atmospheric conditions returning over Peninsular India and thunderstorms restricted to places closer to the Ghats in South TN and parts of Kerala afternoon heat will be back in interior areas. Summer conditions will slowly establish back on the back of dry

[image] Hot afternoons to continue over most places along Peninsular East coast with Rayalaseema and Coastal AP remaining the hottest part of the region. A few places in South and West TN may see peak afternoon temperature of around 39 / 40°C while isolated places in North TN may see

[image] While summer continues to be relentless over most of Peninsular India, places along the Ghats and Peninsular West Coast may get some respite from evening thunderstorms. Today also few pockets in South TN may benefit from these spell of rains. Not much luck for places like Chennai

[image] Trichy records it's first 40°C of the year as many stations record 40s in Tamil Nadu. Vellore, Tirupathur, Erode, Madurai all joining the 40s gang with K. Paramathi topping with 41°C.

[image] Today may be the last comfortable afternoon over North Tamil Nadu as temperatures are set to increase once again from tomorrow. ECMWF forecast indicates most places of TN and adjoining South AP may see a 2 /3°C increase in afternoon temperatures from tomorrow compared to he past

[image] Afternoons to remain uncomfortably hot over the interior areas of Peninsular India as slightly above normal day time temperatures continue over many places. Places along Coastal TN like Chennai though enjoy the benefits of Easterlies the high humidity may continue to make

[image] Parts of West Tamil Nadu may see moderate thunderstorm activity today as wind discontinuity created by the LPA in South Bay provides conditions for the development of convective thunderstorms during the evening hours after a fairly hot day in the region. Today and tomorrow we may

[image] Peninsular India continues to be under severe heat stress with air temperatures exceeding 40°C over most parts of AP & TS states, North Interior Karnataka and adjoining areas of Central India. Mostly dry weather continues to make afternoons uncomfortably hot over parts of West

[image] As temperatures slowly start climbing across Peninsular India a spell of sub par thunderstorm activity over the next week or two could push up afternoon temperatures across the region with next week likely to see above normal afternoon temperatures over most of Tamil Nadu

[image] Parts of South and West TN along with places closer to the Ghats can look forward to some thunderstorms over the next 3 / 4 days. Unfavourable wind pattern may mean Chennai and suburbs has less chance for any meaningful spell of rains but we may have to bear with a period of

[image] Interior Peninsular India will continue to remain blistering hot during afternoons with most of Rayalaseema reaching 39 / 40°C almost daily for the next few days. Many places in West and South TN will continue to see 38 / 39°C with few touching 40°C while isolated places in North

[image] Interior areas of Tamil Nadu may see thunderstorms at many places during the evening hours with pockets in Namakkal, Salem, Kallakurichi, Perambalur, Tiruvannamalai districts coming under hailstorms. If winds favour there is a 50:50 chance for Chennai and suburbs to see some late

[image] Parts of North Tamil Nadu could see an abnormally hot day today as temperatures climb up across Peninsular India. There is a good chance even one or two suburbs of Chennai may see max. temperatures hit 36 / 37°C with similar trend seen for the next couple of days across the state

[image] Hot afternoons to continue over AP & TS states with many places seeing day time temperatures peak around 39°C while a few around Kurnool, Kadapa and Anantapur districts hitting 40°C. Forecast trend indicates most parts of TN may see appreciable increase in afternoon temperatures

[image] Strong Easterly component in the winds is likely to keep temperatures under check over North TN today and possibly tomorrow as well before temperatures go up once again from Friday. For the next couple of days thunderstorms will be restricted to places along the Peninsular West

[image] Parts of Tamil Nadu may see 3rd straight day of thunderstorms during evening / night hours. Pockets in Central TN and adjoining delta districts and South TN areas may see intense thunderstorms with hailstorm in a few places. Another 50:50 day for Chennai and suburbs for some late

[image] Under the influence of the trough of easterlies created by a fresh LPA that is likely to form today / tomorrow South TN and parts of Kerala may see moderate rains at many places for the next 48 hours or so. Coastal areas between Chennai and Delta may see drizzles / light rains

[video] Intense spell of rain over parts of Chennai. Northern parts of the city possibly missed out and northwest suburbs will soon see a reduction as storms move South.

[image] As many IMD stations in Peninsular India recorded their hottest day of the year yesterday forecasts indicate the trend of hot afternoons may continue for the next couple of days with today also similar trend seen. Chennai and suburbs may also see an increase in afternoon

[image] Another hot afternoon ahead for most of interior Peninsular India. Parts of South AP may see 4 / 5°C above normal afternoon temperatures while neighbouring North TN interior areas may see maximum temperatures stay a couple of degrees above normal. Another 36 / 37°C day ahead for

[image] With the Easterly component in the winds strengthening slightly places along Coastal TN and parts of North TN may see some respite from afternoon heat. South TN and West TN may see heat continue for today and possibly tomorrow before some reduction. Rayalaseema and adjoining

[image] Hot afternoons to continue over West Interior and South TN. While most of Peninsular India may see dry weather isolated thunderstorms may happen over parts of Kanyakumari district and some places in Kerala. From tomorrow thunderstorms could make a gradual return under more

[image] Maximum Temperature of 36°C for Chennai Nungambakkam and 37.2°C for Chennai AP. Hottest day of the year for both the IMD observatories. Similarly Vellore recorded 38.3°C, highest for the year so far. North TN was the hottest part of Tamil Nadu and is likely to remain the hottest

[image] Another hot afternoon likely over most parts of Peninsular India with AP & TS states remaining the hottest part of the region. West TN, South TN and North interior TN will be the hottest parts of Tamil Nadu with many places seeing 37 / 38°C with few places hitting 39°C. Models

[image] Temperatures across most parts of Tamil Nadu may be slightly lower than last week for the next couple of days. Place along the Ghats may see thunderstorms in a few places while parts of Karnataka, Maharashtra and Kerala may see intense thunderstorms in a few places with possible

[image] Parts of South Tamil Nadu may see moderate rains witha few places likely to come under intense thunderstorm activity over the dts of Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari during the late evening hours. From tomorrow substantial reduction

[image] Afternoons are expected to gradually get hotter over parts of North Intreior Tamil Nadu in the districts of Ranipet, Vellore, Tirupathur along with adjoining areas of Rayalaseema region in AP. West Interior TN and South TN may continue to remain hot. While dry weather is expected