Weather body predicts heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, early monsoon expected in Kerala
Temperature estimates suggest interior districts could see daytime highs between 36 and 41 degrees Celsius, while coastal belts may experience temperatures between 34 and 36 degrees Celsius. In hilly regions, temperatures are expected to range from 22 to 28 degrees Celsius.Several areas received substantial rainfall earlier this week. Thammampatti in Salem district recorded 11 cm of rain on Tuesday. Rainfall of similar intensity was observed in Tiruvallur, Sivaganga, and Villupuram. In Chennai, neighbourhoods like Valasaravakkam and Nerkundram also saw rainfall reaching up to 11 cm.EARLY ONSET IN KERALAadvertisementMeanwhile, this local turbulence is occurring alongside broader atmospheric shifts hinting at an early monsoon onset over Kerala as well.The southwest monsoon is expected to arrive over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands by May 13, nearly a week ahead of schedule, according to the IMD. This early progression has increased the likelihood of an early onset in Kerala, where the monsoon normally arrives around June 1.Favorable conditions, such as neutral sea surface temperatures and the absence of El Nio or La Nia influences, are contributing to this early advance. In 2023, Kerala received the monsoon on May 30; this year's pace suggests a similar or earlier arrival.Weather models indicate the monsoon is gaining strength over the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. The IMD is expected to announce Kerala's official monsoon onset date by the end of May after assessing sustained rainfall criteria and wind pattern shifts.
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