Northeast Monsoon
Tamil Nadu Monsoon Intensifies: Heavy Rainfall Disrupts Diwali and Triggers Orange Alert Across Multiple Districts
Oct 21, 2025 12:54 pm CST
Tamil Nadu faces intense monsoon rainfall with Tuticorin receiving over 8cm overnight, disrupting Diwali celebrations. The IMD forecasts two developing low-pressure systems and has issued orange alerts for several districts. Wind speeds of 45-55 kmph are expected along the coast until October 24, while Chennai remains watchful as authorities test recently expanded stormwater drainage systems.
Northeast Monsoon Brings Heavy Rainfall to Tamil Nadu: Weather Alert and Preparedness Measures
Oct 18, 2025 08:16 pm CST
Tamil Nadu is experiencing widespread rainfall as the Northeast Monsoon arrives, with meteorological forecasts predicting heavy to very heavy rain for the next seven days. A new low-pressure system is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal around October 21, while the state government and NDRF teams prepare for potential flooding and emergency situations.
Southwest Monsoon Completes Withdrawal From India: Record Rainfall Patterns and Agricultural Impact
Oct 16, 2025 04:42 pm CST
The southwest monsoon has officially withdrawn from India on October 16, one day after its usual retreat date. With an 8% surplus rainfall of 937.2mm against the normal 868.6mm, this monsoon season saw significant regional variations, with northwest India receiving 27.3% excess rainfall while the east and northeast recorded their second lowest rainfall since 1901. The IMD forecasts continued above-normal rainfall for most regions during the post-monsoon season.
IMD Forecasts 15% Above-Normal Rainfall Across India For October 2023
Oct 01, 2025 09:43 am CST
India Meteorological Department predicts above-normal rainfall for October following a successful monsoon season, with precipitation expected to exceed 115% of the long-period average. Most regions will experience increased rainfall due to low-pressure systems in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea, while parts of northwest India may see normal to below-normal precipitation levels.