Rainfall, thunderstorms expected in parts of Karnataka, TN till Tuesday
Bengaluru: Providing a welcome respite from the prevailing hot and humid conditions, portions of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are anticipated to receive bouts of rainfall on August 28 and 29, according to a report by The Weather Channel citing the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
As both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have been grappling with deficient monsoon rainfall and the ongoing Cauvery water crisis, any prospect of rain to alleviate the water scarcity issue had initially seemed unlikely. However, a silver lining has emerged with the formation of a low-pressure area between South Interior Karnataka and the Comorin region (Kanyakumari), spanning across the western regions of Tamil Nadu.
The convergence of this weather system with the pre-existing circular wind patterns over North Tamil Nadu and off the North Kerala coast is projected to offer temporary relief to both states. The IMD's prediction indicates that Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal could experience moderate rainfall, with intermittent heavy showers ranging from 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm on Monday and Tuesday, August 28-29.
In Karnataka, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are expected to occur in specific pockets within the state's interior region. While this forecasted rainfall might provide respite from the intense heat, it is unlikely to significantly reduce maximum temperatures.
The IMD has issued a "yellow watch" for Tamil Nadu and Interior Karnataka throughout the week. Similar yellow watches have been issued for specific districts in both states, including Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Sivagangai, Tiruchirapalli, Dindigul, Theni, and Madurai in Tamil Nadu, and Kodagu, Mysore, Chikmagalur, Hassan, Tumkur, Ramnagar, Belgaum, Bagalkot, Bidar, and Kolar in Karnataka.
In recent days, the inadequate monsoon performance has led to soaring temperatures in various parts of Karnataka, including the capital city Bengaluru.
In terms of August's rainfall statistics, both states have experienced subpar rainfall. From August 1 to August 28, Karnataka received only 52.1 mm of rainfall, marking a 74% deficit compared to the average amount. Tamil Nadu fared somewhat better, receiving 63.9 mm of rainfall, but still facing a 22% shortfall from expected levels.
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Rickelton's ton in vain as SRH beat MI by 6 wickets
Mumbai (PTI): Ryan Rickelton's whirlwind unbeaten ton was overshadowed by Heinrich Klaasen's unbeaten 65 as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets in an IPL match here on Wednesday.
Chasing an imposing 244-run target, Travis Head (76 off 30) and Abhishek Sharma (45 off 24) shared 129 runs for the opening wicket to set the platform for SRH.
Klaasen (65 not out off 30 balls) then displayed his all-round hitting abilities to guide SRH home with the help of Nitish Kumar Reddy (21) and Salil Arora (30 not out off 10) in 18.4 overs.
Earlier, Rickelton's knock powered MI to 243 for five.
MI rode on a 93-run stand between Rickelton (123 not out off 55 balls) and Will Jacks (46 off 22) in 7.1 overs for the opening stand to power the side.
MI skipper Hardik Pandya scored a valuable 31 off 15 balls before being dismissed.
Praful Hinge (2/54), Eshan Malinga (1/29), Sakib Hasan (1/39) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (1/31) were the wicket-takers for SRH.
Brief Scores:
Mumbai Indian: 243 for 5 in 20 overs (Ryan Rickelton 123 not out; Praful Hinge 2/54).
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 249 for 4 in 18.4 overs (Travis Head 76, Heinrich Klaasen 65 not out; AM Ghazanfar 2/51).
