27-05-2025
TNAU forecasts normal southwest monsoon in Tamil Nadu
COIMBATORE: Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has forecast a normal southwest monsoon from June to September for most districts in Tamil Nadu this year. Near normal rainfall is expected in Coimbatore, Tirupur, Karur, Namakkal, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Tuticorin and Kanyakumari districts, according to TNAU.
As per the seasonal forecast released by the varsity on Tuesday, Chennai would receive 430 mm of rainfall against its normal rainfall of 440 mm, while Coimbatore would receive 185 mm of rainfall against 210 mm between June and September 2025.
The forecast was developed based on the Southern Oscillation Index and Sea Surface Temperature values of the Pacific and Indian Oceans using Australian Rainman International V43 software at the Agro Climate Research Centre of TNAU, said a statement.
The forecast said Madurai would receive 298 mm of rainfall against its normal average of 325 mm and Trichy would receive 260 mm against 277 mm. Among all the districts in TN, the Nilgiris is expected to receive the highest rainfall of 860 mm, followed by Kancheepuram (462 mm) and Chengalpet (450 mm). Tuticorin would receive the lowest rainfall of 59 mm against its normal of 67 mm.
Tirupur and Erode are forecast to receive 130 mm and 245 mm of rainfall, respectively, while Salem would receive 410 mm, according to TNAU.
