Rain in parts of South India

Chennai, Mar 16: The following is a summary of observations recorded by weather office at 0830 hrs today.

Rainfall occurred at a few places over coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema. Isolated rainfall occurred over Tamil Nadu and dry weather prevailed over Telangana, Kerala, Lakshadweep and Karnataka.

The chief amount of rainfall recorded in cm are : Salur-five, Tenkasi and Ayikudi-4 each, Tekkali-3 and Kaikalur-2.

On wednesday, the maximum temperature rose appreciably at one or two places over south Tamil Nadu, rose at one or two places north interior Tamil Nadu, fell appreciably at one or two places over Kerala and changed little elsewhere over the region.

Kannur, Kottayam and Punalur recorded the highest maximum temperature of 36 degree celsius in the region.

The minimum temperature fell appreciably at one or two places over coastal Andhra Pradesh, south interior Karnataka, fell at one or two places over coastal Tamil Nadu, Teelangana, rose at one or two places over rest Tamil Nadu, Rayalaseema and changed little elsewhere over the region.

Belgaum airport recorded the lowest minimum temperature of 14 degree celsius in the plains of the region.

Forecast valid until Saturday morning: Isolated rain or thundershowers are likely to occur over Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Kerala and south interior Karnataka. Mainly dry weather will prevaild over rest of the region.

UNI