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Relief to Agriculture - South India Braces for Pre-Monsoon Rain

08:00 AM
3 April 2025

Relief to Agriculture
South India Braces for Pre-Monsoon Rain

Peninsular region has seen a 29% increase in pre-monsoon rainfall from March 1 to April 1, while the rest of the country remains rain-deficient.

States like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka have received "large excess" rainfall, with Coastal Karnataka also recording "excess" rainfall.

Expect light to moderate rain with heavy showers in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

On April 3, Telangana and Karnataka will experience heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and strong winds. From April 5 onwards, rain will decrease gradually, but scattered showers will continue.

Chennai

Mo
28
37
Tu
29
36
We
28
36
Th
28
37
Fr
28
36
Sa
28
36
Su
26
36
Mo
27
37
Tu
28
37
We
28
37
Th
28
38
Fr
28
38
Sa
28
37
Su
28
37
Max (°C)
Min (°C)
moreless

Bengaluru

Mo
23
35
Tu
22
35
We
23
35
Th
23
35
Fr
22
34
Sa
23
35
Su
23
35
Mo
23
34
Tu
24
32
We
23
35
Th
23
35
Fr
23
35
Sa
23
35
Su
23
34
Max (°C)
Min (°C)
moreless

Thiruvananthapuram

Mo
27
35
Tu
28
35
We
29
35
Th
28
35
Fr
28
34
Sa
28
34
Su
26
33
Mo
26
32
Tu
26
32
We
26
33
Th
26
33
Fr
26
33
Sa
25
33
Su
25
33
Max (°C)
Min (°C)
moreless

These rains will help control temperatures, improve soil moisture, and support agriculture, although localized waterlogging is possible.

Keep an eye on the radar.

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