Pradeep John Explained

Pradeep John
Birth Place:	Melpuram, Pacode, Kanyakumari District
Nationality:	Indian
Website:	https://www.tamilnaduweatherman.in/

Pradeep John, popularly known as the Tamil Nadu Weatherman,^{[1] [2]} is an Indian amateur weather forecasting enthusiast and blogger from Tamil Nadu.^{[3] [4]} His forecasts are more closely followed by and the other people of Chennai than the forecasts published by the India Meteorological Department during the monsoon season.^[5] He began blogging about weather and rainfall in 2008.^[6] In 2014, he started publishing on social media. His social media popularity increased after his accurate predictions during the 2015 Chennai floods.^[7]

Early life

Pradeep John was born in Kanyakumari district in South Tamil Nadu and lives in Chennai. His interest in weather began at age 12.^[8] He did his schooling at SBOA Matriculation School and graduated with a B.E. in Computer science and Engineering from Sathyabama University. He also holds an MBA in finance from Madras University.^[9] Pradeep John is married to Hannah Shalini; the couple have a daughter.^[10]

Career

In 2008, Pradeep John joined India Infolines as a relationship manager.^[11] Currently, he works as a deputy manager at Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services Limited (TNUIFSL).^[12]

Awards and honours

• 2018: Inspirational Achiever Award^[13]
• 2019: Inspirational Role Model Award^[14]

External links

• Official Website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Fishermen panic as 'Windy' predicts cyclone. dtnext.in. 1 October 2018.
2. Web site: Will rains continue in Chennai? Tamil Nadu Weatherman comes out with the answer. newindianexpress.com. 20 June 2019.
3. Web site: TN weatherman Pradeep John receives Inspirational Role Model Award at CII Connect 2019. thenewsminute.com. 17 November 2019.
4. Web site: Chennai rain: After 196 days, parts of city receive showers. The Times of India.
5. Web site: Chennai Weather: Expert Views From Tamil Nadu Weatherman. parentcircle.com.
6. Web site: Meet Pradeep John, an obscure blogger who became Tamil Nadu's trusted weatherman. scroll.in.
7. Web site: How a Common Man Became TN's Weatherman, Whose Weather Forecasts Are Trusted by 2 Lakh People. thebetterindia.com.
8. Web site: Take A Rain Check? The Tamil Nadu Weather Man Is Here To Predict Chennai's Forecasts. lbb.in.
9. Web site: Rain, rain, don't go away, weatherman Johnny wants to play. theweekendleader.com. 29 June 2017.
10. Web site: Tracking the weather by storm! – Pradeep John By Sanjay Pinto. ritzmagazine.in. 31 May 2019.
11. Web site: Rain, rain, don't go away, weatherman Johnny wants to play. theweekendleader.com. 29 June 2017.
12. Web site: A common man to a revered weatherman. Everything you need to know. livechennai.com. 1 November 2017.
13. Web site: And the Pride of Tamil Nadu Award goes to. newindianexpress.com. 26 March 2018.
14. Web site: TN weatherman Pradeep John receives Inspirational Role Model Award at CII Connect 2019. thenewsminute.com. 17 November 2019.