With just days before the northeast monsoon became, the Indian meteorological department (IMD) for Chennai and the nearby districts of heavy rain predicted on Saturday. According to the weather agency, the city and its suburbs can see “one or two magic of slight precipitation, which can sometimes be difficult, accompanied by storms and lightning” today. The sky is expected to remain generally overcast, with temperatures around 31-32 ° C during the day and 23-24 ° C at night.
Neighboring districts such as Kancheepuram, Truvallur and Chengalpet, along with 10 other districts, will also have heavy rain. Meteorologists attribute this to a convection caused by wind convergence.
How did the weather change in the city?
On Friday, Chennai recorded slightly lower daily temperatures, with nungambakkam at 32.4 ° C and Meenambakkam at 32.6 ° C – around one degree below normal. This was followed by extensive showers on Thursday evening, when the observatory registered 2 cm and 3 cm of precipitation.
When will the southwestern monsoon download?
Current predictions indicate delayed withdrawal of the southwestern monsoon from a peninsula India due to active weather systems over the Bay of Bengal. Meteorologists say that the monsoon may persist Chennai until the beginning or mid -October.
Along the coast, the northeast monsoon is expected to take over soon and bring collisions of a different nature. Experts warn that any relief from wet weather may be short-term-or may not arrive at all.
What does it mean for the city?
The change between the monsoons will be gradual, with the shifts in the direction of the wind, moisture and pressure, hardly visible. The authorities were recommended that they remain on standby, because heavy rain is still possible even during the transition.
What is the weather forecast for next week?
From 2 to 8 October, Chennai is likely to see a mixture of cloudy sky and precipitation. Daily temperatures range between 32 ° C and 33 ° C, with a night at 26–27 ° C.
October 2: Generally cloudy with light rain.
3 – 6 October: partially overcast with mild rain or storms.
– – 8 October: partly overcast in the morning that pulls into the evening with rain or thunderstorms, sometimes accompanied by squalls.
No serious weather warnings have been issued, but residents are advised to stay ready for occasional showers and strengthening the wind during the week.
(Tagstotranslate) rain forecast Chennai
