Monsoon to get reinforced along the west coast

SWM has been slowly extending its arms and making its presence felt over North and northwestern parts of India .On the other hand monsoon is likely to turn active along most parts of west coast and Ghat areas. This active conditions should be attributed to the presence of an offshore trough as a striking feature near the west coast. Another phenomenon called East-west shear zone seen along 12N is also a significant contributor to the active weather across parts of south peninsular India. This mid tropospheric circulation enhances the Vorticity in atmospheric column where it is seen and thereby boosting the instability needed for thunderstorm development along with sea breeze associated convergence.

Parts of North Tamil Nadu districts like Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Cuddalore and nearby districts like Vellore, Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai which are

close to coastal areas would see scattered rainfall in the evening associated with thunderstorms and there may be heavy thundershowers in few isolated places in the above mentioned areas nearby union territory Pondichery also would see good showers in the evening hours for next 4 days.

Heavy rainfall might occur over most parts of west coast which includes Kanara coast, Malabar Coast and also Konkan coast for next 3 to 4 days.

Chennai: Partly cloudy skies to herald the day break. Day max to remain comfortable around 33C with a possibility of thunder showers in the evening/night.

Coimbatore: Another gorgeous morning. Few scattered clouds around. Rain shower in spots. A day high of 32 C and a low of 22C making it all the more pleasant.

Madurai: A warm and humid day ahead. A chance of a shower or two over the area. Day high of 36 C and a low of 26 C.

Trichy: Partly cloudy skies. Day to remain bit warm with a high of 35C and a low of 25C.

Vellore: A cozy morning on the cards. Periods of intermittent sunshine. Chance of grey skies around with rain showers around. A high of 34 C.