Monsoon likely to arrive over T.N. on October 15, bringing relief from warm weather
The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast the arrival of the Northeast monsoon in Tamil Nadu starting October 15. This weather shift is expected to bring widespread rainfall and provide relief from an extended period of high temperatures.
Why it matters
The monsoon is vital for regional water resources and agriculture, and its arrival marks a significant change in the local climate after a heatwave.
After a prolonged spell of warm weather, several parts of Tamil Nadu are in for a break. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast that Northeast monsoon rainfall may commence over the southern peninsula from October 15.
Chennai experienced intermittent showers and a cloudy sky on Wednesday. Moderate rainfall is expected to continue on Thursday as well, with temperature likely to remain close to the normal range of 33-34 degrees Celsius.
Various weather stations, including Nagapattinam and Karaikal, received rainfall of 9 cm and 8 cm each till 6 p.m. Other places like Dharmapuri, Virudhunagar and Ramanathapuram also received light to moderate rainfall.
The Northeast monsoon is expected to bring fairly widespread rainfall over the State till October 20, putting an end to the extended spell of soaring temperatures in interior districts. On Wednesday, Erode recorded the highest maximum temperature of 37.8 degree Celsius in the State.
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