Even though the southwest monsoon has not fully withdrawn from parts of the Central, East and Western regions of the country, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that the northeast monsoon is all set to make an onset over the Southern Peninsular India, on October 17.
Even though the southwest monsoon has not fully withdrawn from parts of the Central, East and Western regions of the country, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that the northeast monsoon is all set to make an onset over the Southern Peninsular India, on October 17.
As atmospheric conditions are becoming favourable for the commencement of the northeast monsoon, heavy to very heavy rainfall over most parts of Tamil Nadu, Pudducherry, Karaikal, north interior Karnataka, Kerala and Mahe is predicted till mid-week.
The northeast monsoon is crucial for Tamil Nadu, which receives 70 per cent of its annual rainfall during the October-December period.