Moderate rainfall is forecasted for select parts of Tamil Nadu’s Western Ghats over the next couple of days, offering a contrast to the dry weather blanketing the majority of the state. The Chennai-based Regional Meteorological Centre provided this insight in their latest bulletin.
Spotty light-to-moderate rains may occur at isolated points in Ghats districts on both Monday and Tuesday, primarily in upland and proximate locales. Widespread showers? Not in the cards.
Elsewhere, including Puducherry and Karaikal, dry skies dominate, courtesy of quiescent atmospheric dynamics without any potent weather drivers.
Extending the view, moderate rains could grace southern Tamil Nadu come February 26, likely pinpointed to a handful of districts, per preliminary estimates.
Temperature trajectories remain steady, mirroring norms with possible marginal highs. Chennai faces partly cloudy days, faint morning fog risks, peaks of 33-34°C, and troughs of 24-25°C.
Ghats inhabitants, notably in elevations, get a heads-up to watch for rain-induced hazards, yet statewide tranquility prevails sans major threats.
Such forecasts illuminate Tamil Nadu’s climatic patchwork, where Ghats’ elevation triggers distinct events. This aids planning for all sectors, from farming to travel. As always, official channels will flag any shifts.