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Chennai Weather Update: Some of the expressions
Chennai is the colorful capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and, as is customary for this region, it was a hot and wet summer like any other today, they was some break in the sunshine suggesting it might soon rain after midday. In observing the characters of the residents engaging in their daily activities, the climatic conditions influenced the undertakings taking place all over the city.
Morning Conditions
The day was warm and humid when contrasting in relation to the climate of the city which is located in the coastal region of the southern State of India. A few hours before dawn, the temperatures ranged between about 28°C (82°F), and humidity was high, feeling even hotter than the thermometer indicated. It could take up 40 minutes to travel from place to another within the city but what people get to enjoy are clear skies with residents setting out for exercises like jogging along the Marina Beach or even breakfast in local restaurants.
Our local broadcasters were forecasting sunny and warm weather, but there was also anticipation of showers in the early evening. This pattern has only recently emerged during the monsoonal period because the southwest monsoon determines the climate system of the area.
Midday Heat
As most of the day moved on, the temperatures increases and reached the upper limit of 34 degrees Celsius or approximately 93 degrees Fahrenheit around noon. The heat was more so in populated states such as T. Nagar and Nungambakkam with many of its streets crowded with shoppers and commuters. Hawkers displayed their items ranging from fruits, good and other different local products on sale while several loses their shades or cooled their system with different juices.
The MeT department of the Indian Meteorological Department for this vital and sensitive part of the country’s social existence released advisories for people to drink more water and NOT go out during the hot part of the day. Weather was to improve with higher clouds during daylight hours and the forecast of rainfall a little later in the day gave hope to many.
Afternoon Showers
Expectedly as it was, by late afternoon the skies had turned greyas they normall ) The first place which felt the rain was at around 4 in the evening; however this was not thoroughly seasonal but seemed more like the rainfall which the people of the region had been waiting for to relieve them from the scorching heat of sun. These pockets of showers, common to this month, gave relief to many Chennaiites who were feeling the heat all this while.
While the showers were becoming heavier, this city changed its look drastically. This was due to traffic congestion as drivers moved slowly due to the wetness of the roads, while people wanted to avoid getting wet they were seen running under shop awnings. Twitter went abuzz with pictures of the rain and the local folks were excited at the wet weather after the hot sun was the order of the day.
Short showers, characterized by occasional, short blasts of wind, made everyone refreshed and at the same time, these showers seemed to recall storms typical for the climate of the city. Such precipitation served the interests of both meteorological and hydrological ones, helping the region to ‘cool off’ under heat and contribute to water stock for the hot, dry season.
Evening Outlook
This was due to the fact that if the sun set, the rain became a cool drizzle for most of the evening. It got fairly cold to a low of about 27 C ( 81 F), so many went out to take a walk in the cool evening air. The hawkers started preparing for the night business preparing hot snacks and teas attracting customers towards the casual night bazaar familiar to Chennaians.
The weather prediction for the days to come revealed that the day would remain warm and the occasional shower, which creates the environment of post monsoon period could be expected. People are encouraged to follow the weather and there is usually a warning on possibilities of thunderstorms.
Community Impact
The effects of current weather condition were as follows in different sectors such as agricultural, transportation and everyday activities. The rain was received positively because farmers strongly believe that water is essential for the growth of crops at this time of the year. But when it comes to the commuters they had some problems because of rapid changing of the weather, because of that public transport is a little bit late.
Local authorities have been keen in ensuring that the drainage system for the urban area does not get congested during these rain spells to ensure that the city can handle the rains well.
Conclusion
Chennai’s weather today reflected the general character of the climate in the region as quite changeable and unstable. The citizens of the city got to know about tropical days today as the weather was warm and wet. People of Chennai have to pass through the monsoon season to achieve heat and rain levels that represent a key to the city’s healthy development.
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