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El Niño Impact: Tamil Nadu to See Less Effect, Says IMD Chief!
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News18•02-10-2026, 07:16
El Niño Impact: Tamil Nadu to See Less Effect, Says IMD Chief!
- •El Niño's impact will be strong until the end of November, then gradually decrease, stated IMD Chief Mohapatra.
- •Northeast Monsoon likely to begin in Tamil Nadu between October 15 and 21, with higher than normal sun intensity.
- •South Tamil Nadu may experience above-normal rainfall, while other parts could see below-normal rainfall.
- •Number of cyclones will decrease due to El Niño, but those forming will head towards Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh.
- •Tamil Nadu government is prepared for the monsoon, with an additional thousand rain gauges to be installed.
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The Indian Meteorological Department stated that the Northeast Monsoon is likely to begin in Tamil Nadu between October 15 and 21.
The Northeast Monsoon in Tamil Nadu is expected to be normal, with above-normal rainfall likely in South Tamil Nadu and South Kerala. Other parts of Tamil Nadu could see below-normal rainfall this month.
Disaster Management Department Commissioner Chandramohan stated that the state government is fully prepared to face the monsoon, which includes installing an additional one thousand rain gauges to monitor rainfall levels.
