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North East Monsoon Sets In Over Tamil Nadu With IMD Predicting Normal Rainfall
- •The Northeast Monsoon has officially commenced over Tamil Nadu, bringing widespread light to moderate rainfall across the state.
- •The India Meteorological Department forecasts normal seasonal rainfall overall, with southern districts expecting above-normal precipitation and northern districts anticipating below-normal levels.
- •Thunderstorms with isolated heavy rain are predicted over the Western Ghats and adjoining interior districts for the coming days, while Chennai expects moderate showers.
- •Officials dismissed social media rumors regarding severe deluges and cloudbursts, clarifying that extreme rainfall cannot be predicted months in advance.
- •No low-pressure system is expected in the Bay of Bengal for the next week, and conditions remain safe for fishermen as wind speeds stay below alert thresholds.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast normal rainfall across Tamil Nadu for the Northeast monsoon season. Specifically, coastal areas are expected to receive normal rainfall, southern districts anticipate above-normal precipitation, and northern districts are projected to record below-normal rainfall.
The southwest monsoon that recently concluded registered a 21 percent deficit in the state. This marks it as the third lowest in recent years, following shortfalls seen in 2002 at minus 45 percent and 2012 at minus 23 percent, while remaining comparable to 2016 at minus 20 percent.
The Regional Meteorological Centre Director ruled out any low-pressure system forming in the Bay of Bengal over the upcoming week, though a low-pressure area could form over the Arabian Sea. Additionally, no warnings have been issued for fishermen because wind speeds are expected to stay below the alert threshold of 40-50 kmph.
