THE Sirkazhi weather station in Mayiladuthurai has recorded its all-time highest 24-hour rainfall of 44 cm. Six stations recorded extreme rains in excess of 20 cm, 16 clocked heavy to very heavy rains, and 108 registered heavy rains. This is among the heaviest rainfall spells during the northeast monsoon in recent years.
What is causing these cloudburst-like events? Experts say warming of Bay of Bengal sea surface temperature and favourable oceanic conditions are fuelling weather systems with more energy and moisture and increasing extreme rainfall events.
This story is from the November 13, 2022 edition of The New Indian Express.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the November 13, 2022 edition of The New Indian Express.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
visceral look into toxic masculinity
SOME films tell their stories with a cool poise and a glossy sheen, while others are true to life and unfiltered.
'The hero is any character the audience claps for'
Actor Soori discusses how his outlook on cinema has evolved in the past few years, the central conflict in Garudan, his love for Kottukkaali, and his future projects
FEASTING ON ART
THE legion of food has finally invaded Planet Earth, conquering and subjugating the human species since the dawn of the 21st century.
Marriage, a chaotic construct!
CRITIQUES of marriage as an institution occur within a world in which the institution holds all kinds of power, which is why people who are critical of it may get married anyway.
Creating identity on canvas
want to touch people with my art.
LEAVE! FOR THE LOVE OF PETS
Pet parents talk about the joy and relief of having more time to take care of their pets and urge for moves like Swiggy's Paw-ternity Policy
AMERICAN EXPEDITION
With the United States set to co-host the T20 World Cup, Gomesh S takes a look at how far the sport has come in the country, what lies ahead and more...
2nd Indian Grand Prix athletic meet today
TAMIL Nadu Athletic Association, under the aegis of the Athletic Federation of India, will organise the 2nd Indian Grand Prix athletic meet at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Thursday.
Swiatek prevails in a thriller over Osaka
IGA Swiatek and Naomi Osaka played out a match of such pristine quality that this could well have been worthy of the final.
Anurag shines as Komaleeswarar CC bag title
ANURAG Rajesh Nair's 63 helped Komaleeswarar CC to beat SKM CC by eight wickets in the inaugural TNCA Champion of Champions T20 tournament final here.
