IMD streamline graphics on Thursday showed a weak north-easterlies were on display, presumably not strong to trigger seasonal rains.

Chennai - So far till Sep-09, total rainfall for this year is very scanty.. we are behind by "-79%" of the total rain we should have rcvd.

Chennai - Normal monsoon set average date is around 15-Oct... this time it'll be after 26-Oct-09.

NE monsoon:: 2007 monsoon started on 22-Oct.. after that year we are expecting monsoon after 26-Oct-09... Very late indeed.

Chennai - Local Masjid near Pallavaram has arranged a "Rain prayer" .. everyone can attend the prayer.

Chennai - Diwali day's high temperature was 34.2°C (2:54pm)

Latest satellite shot 5pm, also shows a CLEAR Diwali evening for India .. http://ping.fm/6q1og

Chennai - Astonishingly clear, Hot and dry Diwali after long years of history.

Apocalyptic Cloud Spotted Over Moscow .. http://ping.fm/6bye3

Satellite shot of CLEAR looking India on this Diwali morning .. http://ping.fm/P8Y0D