The sharp rise in pollution levels highlighted the environmental impact of firecracker bursting during the festival celebrations. Following intense Deepavali celebrations on Sunday night, Chennai woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Monday, with smoke from firecrackers reducing visibility and deteriorating air quality across several parts of the city.
Durai said long-range forecasts indicate a low-pressure area could form over the south Andaman Sea around Nov 13 and intensify, potentially bringing back monsoon activity over the city after Nov 15. Since Oct 1, Chennai has recorded 4% below-normal rainfall, while Kancheepuram and Chengalpet recorded deficits of 20% and 35%, respectively. Tiruvallur district, which has the city’s drinking water reservoirs, received 9% above-normal rainfall. Tamil Nadu as a whole has recorded 4% excess rainfall so far.
Mahesh Palawat, chief meteorologist at Skymet Weather, said wind speeds were moderate and it could take time for pollutants to clear completely. “It may take two to three days for the pollutants to clear and the air quality to become better,” he said. “Till Nov 15, there may be light drizzles here and there,” he said.
Chennai: The city’s high pollution levels, which pushed air quality into the ‘very poor’ category and reduced visibility on Diwali , may gradually ease over the next two to three days as winds strengthen and change direction. Meanwhile, northeast monsoon rainfall may take a break over Chennai, with much of the heavy rain activity likely to remain over the delta and southern districts. 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