Rain batters Chennai on final day of 2021, City records 20 cm
It is the last day of the year, and it will end with a memorable moment for all weather enthusiasts , as extremely heavy rains batter Chennai city in last 12 hrs.
Reason of such rainfall in short time
Many areas in Chennai city witnessed more than 180mm of rain in 12 hr period as easterly wave , interacting with upper level trough caused enormous amount of moisture supply , leading to extreme rains.
A few rainfall figures from 8:30am 30/12/2021 to 6:30am 31/12/2021:
DGP office , Marina : 237mm
MRC Nagar 215mm
Nungambakkam : 205.8mm
Rainfall forecast for next 2 days
Moderate to rather heavy rains , likely all along the coast of Tamilnadu for next 2 days. A few places at Coastals might witness very heavy rains (8-12cm rain accumulation) as easterlies seen strengthening.
Chennai city :
Chennai city and surrounding areas will witness intermittent moderate rains , at times heavy associated with thunderstorms for next 2days.