How does Chennai get rainfall?

Hence, Chennai receives most of its rain from north-east and retreating monsoons during winter season. Moreover, many low pressure systems develop in the Bay of Bengal during this period and move towards the east coast of Tamil Nadu causing heavy rainfall.

Why is it always raining in Chennai?

Chennai gets most of its annual rainfall from mid–October to mid–December. Over the years, the city has been depended on the annual rains in monsoon to replenish water reservoirs, as no major rivers flow through the area.

Is Chennai under red alert?

A red alert has been issued in four districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Kanchipuram, Thiruvallur and Chinglepet, as heavy rainfall inundated roads and subways in the capital city and its suburbs and three people were killed on Thursday.

When did Chennai rain?

The city gets most of its seasonal rainfall from the north-east monsoon winds, from mid-September to mid-December. Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal sometimes hit the city. Highest annual rainfall recorded is 2,570 mm in 2005.

When did Chennai gets maximum rainfall?

The northeast monsoon from October to December is when Tamil Nadu receives most of its rainfall and since the monsoon set in late this year, in October, Chennai received 215 mm of rainfall which was a deficit by 22%.

Which month does Tamil Nadu receive rainfall?

The Tamil Nadu coast gets maximum rainfall in October and November.

Is there a depression in Bay of Bengal?

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday said the depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining south Andaman Sea will intensify further into a deep depression during the next 24 hours.

What is the meaning of orange alert?

According to IMD, here’s the meaning behind the colour coded alerts- Green- Least severe, no action needed. Yellow- Watch the situation and stay updated. Orange- Be prepared for severe circumstances. Red- Most severe, take action.