Widespread thunderstorm lashes Chennai city

First widespread thunderstorm of the season lashes Chennai city with few areas recording 100-130mm of rainfall in span of 12hrs.

Chennai city saw its first proper widespread thunderstorm of the season as the westerlies at mid-level strengthened.

The thunderstorm season which was expected to start by june 8-10 got delayed due to erratic wind pattern at mid level of troposphere .

However as the westerlies gradually strengthened, thunderstorms easily managed to reach the coast and gave a good amount of rainfall to the city and suburban areas.

Many areas in city have reported rainfall in range of 70mm-130mm in single night itself against the average of month of June which is around 55-60mm.

What’s in store for next few days:

With gradual strengthening of westerly winds at mid-level of troposphere, Chennai city and surroundings areas will witness scattered thunderstorms mainly during evening and night for next 4-5days!