The much awaited rainy season of Tamil Nadu, the North East Monsoon is expected to set in and commence during the next 24 hours aided by favorable conditions. The first spell of rains with the onset is expected as a result out of a churning Low Pressure Area which continues to persist near Sri Lanka and the adjoining SW Bay. Heavy showers/thundershowers are likely along coastal districts of TN along with isolated places in coastal Andhra Pradesh and parts of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Meanwhile , in the deep waters of the Arabian Sea, the spinning mass of convective clouds, associated with a well marked Low Pressure Area is likely to intensify into a Depression during next 48 hours. With these Low Pressure systems around, the fishermen are warned to be cautious while venturing out into sea along and off TN coast and Lakshadweep. An Upper Air Cyclonic Circulation is seen to persist near NW Madhya Pradesh, alongside a Western Disturbance to the North. Hail/Thundershowers are likely in parts of East UP.
Chennai will see a day break with clouds all around. Rains to occur in several parts through the day. Maximum temp. will stay around 32 C.
Coimbatore will stay partly cloudy with a mild chance of rains and will see a day time high settling close to 32 C
Madurai to stay cloudy , with rains at pockets of the city and surroundings. Maximum may inch close to 33 C
Trichy to witness cloudy skies , with rains around at times. Temp will stay close to 33 C
Vellore will see cloudy skies as well, with occasional rains as well. Maximum will settle in the low thirties.