Southwest monsoon gains intensity; heavy rainfall likely in northern Tamil Nadu
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, noted that an upper air cyclonic circulation over north coastal Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) and adjoining Telangana may influence intense rainfall in parts of north T.N. till Wednesday.
Wet spell to continue
According to a bulletin, while a few places in north T.N. may experience light to moderate rainfall on Tuesday, it may be of heavy intensity in Tiruvallur and Ranipet districts. A similar weather trend may continue on Wednesday as well with more northern districts such as Vellore and Tirupattur falling in the path of heavy rainfall.
Officials of the RMC, Chennai, said with the monsoon picking up momentum in Kerala, Nilgiris district too have chances of heavy rainfall till Wednesday. The wet spell is likely to continue till the weekend.
The prevailing weather system had kept most parts of the State cooler than usual on Monday, with the highest day temperature of 35.3 degree Celsius recorded at Nungambakkam in Chennai.
Several places, including Vellore, Mayiladuthurai, Coimbatore, Tiruvallur, Ranipet and Salem received rainfall on Monday too till 6 p.m.
B. Amudha, Head (Additional in-charge), RMC, Chennai, said the low pressure area expected to form over northwest and west-central Bay of Bengal around Wednesday may largely trigger rainfall over A.P. and other States.
A few districts may receive heavy rainfall because of the possible cloud banding around the weather system. There will be more clarity on the rainfall pattern once the low pressure area consolidates, she said.
Chennai too has chances of evening rainfall due to thunderstorms activity. The RMC has forecast light to moderate rainfall in some areas on Tuesday. The wet spell over the past few days has pushed the State's seasonal rainfall to a 20% surplus since June 1.
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