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Chennai, Oct 30 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Center (RMC), Chennai, has forecast that Tamil Nadu is unlikely to receive heavy rainfall next week, although Chennai city is likely to have clear skies and relatively high temperatures.
According to the latest bulletin of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclonic storm ‘Montha’ active over the central Bay of Bengal has now weakened into a deep depression.
Following its landfall, its intensity continued to reduce as the system moved inland, reducing the chances of widespread rainfall over Tamil Nadu. In its short-term outlook, the weather office has indicated that light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely over isolated parts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days.
Due to residual moisture and local convection, this rainfall is expected to occur mainly over western and interior districts. However, starting from Friday and continuing till next Tuesday, the IMD has predicted a change in weather conditions with possibility of moderate rainfall over many parts of the state.
This could mark the next phase of monsoon activity as moisture-laden winds are expected to strengthen once again over Peninsular India.
Meanwhile, as rainfall has reduced in most districts, day temperatures have started rising steadily. In Chennai, skies have been clear over the past two days, and the maximum temperature is likely to hover around 93 degrees Fahrenheit (about 34 degrees Celsius).
The IMD has advised residents to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during afternoon peak hours.
Meteorologists said the retreat of Cyclone Montha has brought temporary relief from intense rainfall, but due to local weather patterns, intermittent rains are still expected.
He also stressed that the state’s northeast monsoon is yet to gain full momentum, and significant rainfall activity may resume late next week as a new low pressure system develops over the Bay of Bengal.
–IANS
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