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Favorable conditions brewing for Northeast monsoon onset says Weather Dept
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News18•14-10-2026, 07:12
Favorable conditions brewing for Northeast monsoon onset says Weather Dept
- •Although the Northeast monsoon typically begins in October in Tamil Nadu, scorching sun has continued across most parts of the state.
- •The Meteorological Department had earlier predicted a low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal, but that announcement was withdrawn.
- •The Southwest monsoon is likely to completely withdraw from the entire country over the next two days.
- •The Chennai Meteorological Department has confirmed that favorable conditions are currently prevailing for the onset of the Northeast monsoon in southern South India.
Key Questions Answered
The Northeast monsoon is anticipated to commence around October 16 and 17, with an official announcement expected shortly. In Tamil Nadu, the season typically begins in October, though most parts have experienced scorching sun even after the first ten days of the month.
A low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal region due to an atmospheric circulation persisting up to 5.8 km over the south Andaman Sea and its adjoining areas.
The Southwest monsoon is predicted to withdraw completely from across the entire country within the next two days.
