T.N. records highest Southwest monsoon temperatures in the last nine years
Tamil Nadu recorded its highest temperatures during the Southwest monsoon season in the last nine years, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre. The data shows a sustained warming trend, with mean temperatures significantly exceeding historical averages.
Why it matters
The persistent rise in seasonal temperatures provides further evidence of regional climate change impacts, affecting agriculture and public health.
Tamil Nadu experienced unusually warm weather during the Southwest monsoon this year, with temperatures remaining elevated for a sustained period, according to an analysis by the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC).
The State recorded its highest temperatures during the season compared with the 2018-25 period. This assumes significance particularly against the backdrop of 2023, 2024, and 2025 being the three warmest years on record globally.
According to the Regional Weather Forecasting Centre (RWFC), RMC, the State registered a mean temperature of 29.45°C during the season (between June and September) this year, which is nearly 1.21°C above the 2018-25 average. The assessment of temperatures during Southwest monsoon showed a sustained period of above readings across the State’s weather stations network.
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