An analytical study of thunderstorms over Madras

Authors

  • T. R. SIVARAMAKRISHNAN
  • B. RAMAKRISHNAN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54302/mausam.v46i3.3263

Keywords:

Thunderstorm,, Squalls, Monsoon, Frequency, Thunder, Humidity, Index

Abstract

 Individual thunder occasions at Madras (Meenambakkam) during 1981- 1990 have been critically examined and the frequency of thunder occurrence as well as the diurnal variations have been derived. Nature of thunderstorm as revealed in the release of squalls change of temperature and humidity have been explained. Synoptic situations causing the thunder activity at Madras are outlined. Possible guidelines/thumb rules to forecast local severe storms have been attempted and the results are discussed.

 

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Published

01-07-1995

How to Cite

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T. R. . SIVARAMAKRISHNAN and B. . RAMAKRISHNAN, “An analytical study of thunderstorms over Madras”, MAUSAM, vol. 46, no. 3, pp. 291–296, Jul. 1995.

Issue

Vol. 46 No. 3 (1995): MAUSAM

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Shorter Contribution

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