Chennai faced a heavy downpour, with Manali experiencing a cloudburst. Flights were diverted, and the city witnessed historic rainfall figures, making
it a memorable weather event.
Manali's Intense Rainfall
Manali New, Manali Town, and Wimco Nagar received 27 cm, 26 cm, and 23 cm of rain, respectively, in 24 hours. The IMD confirmed this was a cloudburst, with six reports of rainfall exceeding 10 cm/hr, meeting WMO and IMD definitions. This resulted in major disruption in the region.
Chennai's August Records
Chennai's August rainfall at Nungambakkam surpassed 200 mm. This was not just any August; the city experienced 100 mm rainfall on three separate days – August 22, 23, and 31. According to the RMC, the Southwest monsoon remains active over Northern Tamil Nadu.
Impact on Flights
Due to the severe weather, flights scheduled to land in Chennai were rerouted to Bengaluru. Passengers were later transported back to Chennai after the weather improved, according to airport authorities. This highlights the extent of the impact caused by the downpour.
Meteorological Insights
The IMD reported intense overnight rain in Chennai. Independent weather blogger Pradeep John confirmed this cloudburst event, citing radar data. The RMC forecasts light to moderate rain with wind speeds of 40-50 kmph for the next 24 hours in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.
