Tamil Nadu Weatherman engagement report
@praddy06 - 571K followers on X
Measured over 21 original posts from a 30-day window, last computed on October 12, 2026.
Engagement
A typical post picks up 554 interactions against 571K followers, an engagement rate of 0.098%. Measured over 21 original posts, its engagement rate beats 71% of 20,444 tracked accounts of a similar size, which puts it in the middle of its size range rather than at either end. Posts are seen about 50K times each, and 1.11% of those impressions turn into an interaction. That is about 8.74% of the follower count, which is the gap between an audience on paper and an audience in a timeline. Posting runs at about 0.97 post a day over the last 30 days, with activity on roughly 50% of days. Most posts go out around 07:00 UTC, and Sunday is the busiest day of the week. Of the 21 posts sampled, 95% carry an image or video. The account's strongest tracked post pulled 2.3K interactions, about 4.1x its own typical post. Recurring topics include #blood, #chennai.
Measured over 21 original posts from a 30-day window, last computed on October 12, 2026. Recurring tags: #blood, #chennai.
Compared with accounts its own size
Tamil Nadu Weatherman's engagement rate beats 71% of the tracked X accounts closest to it in follower count (20,444 accounts, accounts of similar size (decile 10 of 10)). A percentile is spread evenly by construction, so 50 really is the middle of that group and 90 really is its top tenth.
On engagement per impression rather than per follower it beats 50% of the same group. When those two numbers disagree, the gap is about how far its posts travel rather than how people react to them.
Where this sits in the catalog
At 0.098%, Tamil Nadu Weatherman sits above the 25th percentile of the 204,956 accounts in this comparison. That places it in the below the median band, which runs 0.024% to 0.143%.
Show the percentile table
| Percentile | Engagement rate |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | 0.004% |
| 25th percentile | 0.024% |
| 50th percentile | 0.143% |
| 75th percentile | 0.678% |
| 90th percentile | 2.55% |
| 99th percentile | 82.4% |
This ruler is the whole measured catalog, not a size-matched group: it shows where the raw rate falls across every account we can measure, all of which are large. For a like-for-like comparison, read the size-band percentile above instead. See how the bands are built
Posting timing
This account posts most often around 07:00 UTC, and Sunday is its busiest day of the week. The bars below are the catalog-wide pattern, with this account's own busiest slot marked. They do not show how this account performs at each hour: we keep one aggregate per account, not one per hour, so that measurement does not exist in our data.
Show engagement by hour posted, utc as a table
| Hour (UTC) | Vs author median | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 UTC | -1% | 89K |
| 01:00 UTC | -2% | 90K |
| 02:00 UTC | -3% | 88K |
| 03:00 UTC | -4% | 94K |
| 04:00 UTC | -5% | 76K |
| 05:00 UTC | -4% | 75K |
| 06:00 UTC | -5% | 86K |
| 07:00 UTC | -5% | 93K |
| 08:00 UTC | -4% | 108K |
| 09:00 UTC | -4% | 124K |
| 10:00 UTC | -3% | 129K |
| 11:00 UTC | -3% | 141K |
| 12:00 UTC | -3% | 154K |
| 13:00 UTC | -3% | 167K |
| 14:00 UTC | -4% | 173K |
| 15:00 UTC | -2% | 176K |
| 16:00 UTC | -3% | 171K |
| 17:00 UTC | -3% | 159K |
| 18:00 UTC | -2% | 149K |
| 19:00 UTC | -2% | 141K |
| 20:00 UTC | -1% | 131K |
| 21:00 UTC | 0% | 116K |
| 22:00 UTC | -2% | 100K |
| 23:00 UTC | -1% | 90K |
Show engagement by day of week as a table
| Day | Vs author median | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | +5% | 393K |
| Monday | +1% | 483K |
| Tuesday | -2% | 520K |
| Wednesday | -3% | 472K |
| Thursday | -2% | 430K |
| Friday | -3% | 447K |
| Saturday | +2% | 393K |
Formats this account uses
Its own posting mix on the left, and what each of those formats does across every account we track on the right. Only formats where the effect clears our publish test appear here, so an empty row is a format we could not measure rather than one that does nothing.
| Format | This account | Catalog effect | 95% interval | Accounts behind it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image or video | 95% of posts | +111% | +108% to +115% | 34K |
| Outbound link | 5% of posts | -41% | -42% to -40% | 32K |
| Typical length | - | +15% | +14% to +16% | 32K |
- 95% of this account's sampled posts carry an image or video. Across the catalog, posts with an image or video run 111% above the same accounts' other posts.
- 5% of its posts carry a link off X. Across the catalog, posts with an outbound link run 41% below the same accounts' other posts.
- Its average post runs 724 characters, which falls in the over 280 characters band. Across the catalog, posts over 280 characters run 15% above the same accounts' other posts.
These are catalog-wide differences applied to this account's own posting mix, not a measurement of how each format performs for this account specifically. We keep one median per account, not one per format per account, so the second thing is not something this data can tell you.
Best tweets
- Aug 2, 20264.1x their median
KTCC (Chennai): Carry your umbrella or raincoat every day over the next 6–7 days ========================== Chennai, don't step out in the evenings without your umbrella or raincoat over the next 6–7 days. Rain won't be widespread every day, but evening and night thunderstorms will be a daily affair somewhere across the city. Some areas may get a good spell today, while neighboring localities may stay dry. If your area misses out today, don't worry, there's a good chance you'll get your turn the very next day as these rain clouds keep shifting across Chennai. If you're heading out after 4 pm, keep your rain gear handy. A few places could see sudden, intense downpours with gusty winds, so don't get caught off guard. This won't be an all-day rain event. Instead, expect the typical evening convection, with thunderstorms popping up across different parts of Chennai almost every day over the coming week till Friday 02 to 8th August. Track the weather and enjoy the much needed rains.
- Aug 2, 20262.6x their median
Two famous Weatherman in Maharashtra and Telangana have decide to monetize their weather alerts, is it the right step? ==================== Once upon a time, back in the early late 2000s and 2010s, weather blogging in India was a niche hobby. There were only a handful of weather bloggers who passionately tracked monsoon, low pressure, western disturbance and thunderstorms. Vagaries of Weather – Rajesh Kapadia Indian Weatherman – Rakesh Tamil Nadu Weatherman – Pradeep John Gujarat Weather - Ashok Patel Kea Weather - Bloggers Platform Fast forward to today, weather blogging has evolved into a full fledged ecosystem. Hundreds of weather pages have emerged across India in 2026, with social media allowing forecasts to reach millions instantly. Two well known weather bloggers (one from Maharashtra and another from Telangana) have chosen to monetize their expertise by offering premium forecasts and paid weather alerts. Another weatherman from Tamil Nadu has partnered with a leading Tamil TV News channel providing weather analysis on air and gets paid professionally. I had both these opportunities during my course of my journey and here is my take - Positives -------------- 1. Localized service and response: Subscribers can receive location specific forecasts, personalized alerts, and quicker responses than what is feasible through free public updates. 2. Dedicated communication: Paid subscription can provide more focused discussions and priority alerts. Negatives ------------ 1. Critical information: Severe weather warnings have a public safety aspect. If important warnings are available only behind subscription, some people may miss timely information. 2. Expectation increases: Once people pay, they expect consistently accurate, timely, and personalized forecasts. This increases accountability and customer support requirements. 3. Trust can be broken: If forecast performance is poor over time, subscribers can quickly cancel and publicly criticize the service. 4. Free sources: Government and many weather enthusiasts continue to provide forecasts free of cost, making it challenging to justify a subscription unless there is clear added value. Conclusion ------------- When something is offered free for a long time, people often don't realize the effort and value behind it and sometimes taken for granted until a critical event occurs. For many weather bloggers, the motivation was never money. It was driven purely by passion, curiosity and a genuine love for weather. The greatest reward was knowing that the forecasts helped people stay safe, plan better and understand the Weather little more and giving them the correct stats and facts. I believe weather information that affects public safety should always remain free and accessible to everyone. At the same time, if someone wants to turn their passion into a profession, there's nothing wrong with offering specialized services for a fee. Passion alone doesn't pay the bills, and there's value in being compensated for the time, effort, and expertise involved. The key is striking the right balance, keeping essential weather updates and warnings free to the public while offering premium analysis or customized services as a professional product. Serving the public interest and building a profession that can coexist is the way forward. Tamil Nadu Weatherman on Facebook, X (Twitter), and WhatsApp Channel will always remain free and continue to serve the public. Even during the toughest financial phase of my life from 2015 to 2022, when I was struggling with significant credit card debt and personal loans, I never put weather updates behind a subscription. That commitment remains unchanged today. As long as these platforms exist, Tamil Nadu Weatherman will continue to provide free weather updates and public weather information.
- Aug 4, 20262.4x their median
If the forecasts hold true, today could turn out to be one of the best Southwest Monsoon day of the season for Tamil Nadu. Rain is expected across almost all districts. Chennai, too, is forecast to receive evening and night showers throughout this week, but today appears to be the most promising of them all. Let's hope the forecast lives up to the expectations !!! Enjoy the rains. If it misses today in your place and rains nearby, then you will have chance tomorrow.
- Aug 28, 20262.3x their median
Glacier Collapse Identified as the Main Trigger of the Flash Flood ---------------------- The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has attributed the devastating flooding to a glacier collapse rather than an earthquake. According to the US agency, a glacier located at an elevation of approximately 17,000 feet (5,200 metres) in Tibet collapsed on the morning of August 26. The glacier mass subsequently fell nearly 4,000 feet (1,200 metres). The collapsed section of the glacier was estimated to be approximately 2,000 feet (610 metres) wide. The enormous mass of ice and rock falling from such a great height generated substantial ground vibrations. The event was therefore initially interpreted as an earthquake tremor. However, the ground shaking, reportedly equivalent to a magnitude 5.2 event, was associated with the sudden glacier collapse rather than tectonic earthquake activity. As the huge mass of ice descended, it fragmented and was pulverised, mixing with rock, sediment and water and producing a highly mobile debris-flow-like surge. At approximately 8:30 a.m. on August 26, this ice, rock and water mixture reached the Lhende River. The massive debris flow blocked the river and formed a temporary natural dam, resulting in rapid accumulation of water upstream. The blockage was located approximately 20 kilometres northeast of the Nepal–China border. At around 9:00 a.m., the increasing hydraulic pressure caused the temporary blockage to fail. The sudden release of the impounded water and debris generated a powerful downstream flood wave. The surge then propagated into the Bhote Koshi River system and subsequently affected the Trishuli River, causing severe flooding and widespread destruction downstream. Sequence of Events Glacier collapse → Ice/rock avalanche → Debris flow → Lhende River blockage → Temporary dam formation → Water accumulation → Dam failure → Flash flood → Bhote Koshi → Trishuli → Downstream destruction Thus, the magnitude 5.2 ground shaking was not necessarily the cause of the disaster; rather, it appears to have been a consequence of the massive glacier collapse. The primary mechanism was the sudden release of a huge volume of ice, rock and water, followed by temporary river blockage and catastrophic dam break flooding.
- Oct 11, 20262.3x their median
At last, some good news! - Just 4 more days to go --------------------- The Northeast Monsoon is likely to set in around October 15 (+/- 1 or 2 days). Chennai has been practically rainless since September 21, and Chennai, along with several other parts of Tamil Nadu, desperately needs some good rains. A circulation (UAC) is expected to move close to Tamil Nadu and help in the onset of the Northeast Monsoon. Let’s welcome our monsoon, the savior we have all been waiting for with open hearts. Note: There is no cyclone threat associated with this circulation.
- Sep 18, 20262.3x their median
KTCC (Chennai) — Nee erangi aadu kabila, idhu namma kaalam (Tonight to Tuesday) ===================== The next 4–5 days, including today, look promising for KTCC (Chennai), with good rains expected during the evenings and nights. Particularly, Sunday and Monday are shaping up to be very good for rainfall. No flood scene or anything like that. One or two locations may get isolated heavy spells, but overall, these are the kind of rains Chennai needs. The broad pattern will be hot and sunny mornings, followed by thunderstorms during the evening or night. If the day starts bright and sunny, expect the evening spells to be more likely. If it remains cloudy through the day, the main activity may shift towards the night. That’s the pattern to watch over the next few days. It has been bone dry across Chennai for nearly a week, so let’s enjoy these rains.
- Oct 5, 20262.2x their median
KTCC’s (Chennai) time will come, and when it does, it will come strong!!! The season has its own flow, and every region will get its turn. For now, let the interior, western and southern districts enjoy the music of the rains during this transition period. After a terrible Southwest Monsoon, they truly deserve it.
- Mar 6, 20261.9x their median
El Niño forming by May, potentially becoming strong by August — new ECMWF seasonal modeling. By the numbers: • 22% chance of a super El Niño by August • 80% chance of a strong event • 98% chance of a moderate event That's according to data from 50 ensemble members. https://t.co/LDOogrRcEC
- Sep 21, 20261.7x their median
KTCC (Chennai) evening storms have circled the city. Enjoy the rains. Today is best day for KTCC https://t.co/vr2ekblvK6
- Sep 18, 20261.7x their median
KTCC (Chennai) Rain Alert - Thunderstorms moving in from the Nagari Hills via Tiruttani which will move into Chennai later at night. ========================== Rainfall of around 20–50 mm is possible, with a few isolated stations recording slightly higher amounts. Overall, it is a normal thunderstorm activity. After one of the hottest Septembers in recent years, Chennai definitely needs these rains. NO FLOOD ETC. — ENJOY THE RAINS
Ranked by total interactions across everything we have tracked for this account, which is a longer history than the 30-day window the rates above use. The multiple compares each post to this account's own median.
Recurring topics
The most frequent hashtags in the sampled posts. They describe what this account writes about; they are not a performance signal, and the catalog-wide breakdown on the hub shows how little hashtag count moves.
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Reading these numbers
A typical post picks up 554 interactions against 571K followers, an engagement rate of 0.098%. Measured over 21 original posts, its engagement rate beats 71% of 20,444 tracked accounts of a similar size, which puts it in the middle of its size range rather than at either end. Posts are seen about 50K times each, and 1.11% of those impressions turn into an interaction. That is about 8.74% of the follower count, which is the gap between an audience on paper and an audience in a timeline. Posting runs at about 0.97 post a day over the last 30 days, with activity on roughly 50% of days. Most posts go out around 07:00 UTC, and Sunday is the busiest day of the week. Of the 21 posts sampled, 95% carry an image or video. The account's strongest tracked post pulled 2.3K interactions, about 4.1x its own typical post. Recurring topics include #blood, #chennai.
- What is Tamil Nadu Weatherman's engagement rate on X?
- Tamil Nadu Weatherman (@praddy06) has an engagement rate of 0.098%, based on the median interactions across 21 original posts from the last 30 days against 570,918 followers. Replies, reposts and quote-posts of other people are excluded from that sample.
- Is that a good engagement rate?
- At 0.098%, Tamil Nadu Weatherman sits above the 25th percentile of the 204,956 accounts in this comparison. Those comparison accounts are all large ones, because our scanning cadence is weighted towards big accounts, so this is a ranking among peers of similar scale rather than a ranking across X.
- Does @praddy06 have real engagement?
- Its engagement rate beats 71% of the tracked X accounts closest to it in follower count (20,444 accounts), which puts it in the middle of its size range group. Ranking inside a size band matters because engagement rate falls as accounts grow, so a raw rate would mostly re-measure the follower count. It is a starting point for a look at follower quality, not a verdict on it.
- When does @praddy06 post?
- Most posts go out around 07:00 UTC, and Sunday is its busiest day, at roughly 0.97 posts per day across the measured window.