August was the driest in the past 32 years
Posted on: 01/Sep/2016 11:47:00 AM
According to experts, Unlike the city, the southern and western pockets of the state received notable rainfall. If the city had not received its last leg of rainfall on Tuesday, August would be the driest in more than five decades.
Previous data shows that the lowest rainfall was recorded in August 1984 at 39.2 mm, while the all-time-highest record was witnessed in 2011 with 368.9 mm. Last year received 115.6 mm and 2014 recorded 210 .9 mm.
Say the experts, As low pressure was observed in Northern Bay, rain was concentrated in central and East India, leaving Chennai subdued. However, good rain is predicted from September first week. We received very less rainfall when compared to the city’s August average, which is recorded at 140 mm. August is generally a pleasant month for Chennai, with regular showers that would cause in a dip in temperature. However, improved chances are forecast as low pressure is expected at North Andhra coast on September 8. Another such activity at Kanyakumari will bring showers to Southern districts. The question now is whether the city would at least get its average September record, which is 150 mm.
