No rain for Chennai for a week as cyclone threat shifts north
V R Durai, head of the Regional Meteorological Centre’s weather forecasting division, said the possibility of rain would remain minimal until Nov 2 as winds turn westerly, with the system moving north and intensifying into a cyclone. Despite the northeast monsoon setting in on Oct 14, Chennai and neighbouring districts have received heavy rain for only a day, with scattered spells keeping temperatures below normal. Till 5.30pm on Sunday, Meenambakkam recorded just 1.2mm of rainfall and Nungambakkam 0.6mm. The maximum temperature remained below normal at 28.1°C in Nungambakkam and 27.8°C in Meenambakkam. Officials said the 15-year-old radar was prone to sudden failures.
Only after the cyclone weakens will the winds turn easterly and northeasterly, bringing rain clouds,” the official said. Weatherman Pradeep John said most parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai and neighbouring districts, would receive rainfall through Sunday night. The Kodaikanal and Coonoor belts are likely to witness heavy rainfall as easterly winds get trapped against the hills,” he said.
Chennai is likely to experience largely dry weather next week, while the Cauvery delta districts are also expected to turn dry from Tuesday. “The westerly winds will be completely dry. “This particular wind pattern has brought rain to the city in the past, though weather models do not say so. Coonoor recorded the highest rainfall at 47mm, followed by Coimbatore with 44mm and Kodaikanal with 41mm. An X-band radar installed at Pallikaranai, with a range of 180km to 200km, is available as a backup, along with the radar at Sriharikota. The ageing radar at Chennai port is expected to be replaced next year, officials added. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chennai | Silver Rate in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Petrol Price in Chennai | Diesel Price in Chennai | CNG Price in Chennai | LPG Price in Chennai
However, the city may receive isolated rain on Monday, while Chengalpet and Kancheepuram districts are likely to receive moderate rainfall. Meanwhile, the IMD’s S-band weather radar at Chennai port developed a technical glitch on Sunday.