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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

Tu
29
39
We
29
38
Th
29
39
Fr
30
38
Sa
30
39
Su
30
38
Mo
27
36
Tu
28
37
We
28
37
Th
28
36
Fr
28
36
Sa
28
37
Su
28
38
Mo
28
37
Max (°C)
Min (°C)
moreless

Bengaluru

Tu
24
35
We
24
34
Th
23
32
Fr
23
34
Sa
23
34
Su
23
33
Mo
23
31
Tu
22
32
We
23
32
Th
23
33
Fr
23
34
Sa
23
34
Su
23
34
Mo
23
34
Max (°C)
Min (°C)
moreless

Thiruvananthapuram

Tu
27
33
We
28
34
Th
29
34
Fr
29
35
Sa
28
35
Su
28
35
Mo
25
32
Tu
26
34
We
25
33
Th
26
33
Fr
26
33
Sa
26
33
Su
26
33
Mo
26
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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