Chennai, June 6 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds across several parts of Tamil Nadu over the coming days as the southwest monsoon continues to advance over southern India. According to the weather department, an upper-air cyclonic circulation persists over coastal Karnataka and adjoining regions at an altitude of 3.1 km to 4.5 km above mean sea level.The southwest monsoon has further advanced …
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Washington, June 6 (IANS) The United States military has announced that it shot down four Iranian attack drones headed towards the Strait of Hormuz and later carried out strikes on Iranian coastal radar installations, marking a fresh escalation in tensions in one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors.In a brief statement on Friday (local time), the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces acted after detecting what it described as an immediate threat to shipping in the region.“Mo…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 5 (IANS) Tourism and environmental conservation must move together as Kerala’s natural beauty remains the biggest strength of the state’s tourism sector, Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh said on Friday, while inaugurating the state-level World Environment Day celebrations at Kovalam beach.The Tourism Department will launch a year-long environmental conservation and awareness campaign involving students, youth and tourism clubs, the Minister said.The initiative aims t…
Washington, June 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said the United States does not require military assistance from European allies to safeguard navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, while stressing that the strategic waterway would reopen and remain secure.The comments came as Trump on Thursday discussed Iran, maritime security and global energy supplies during an extended question-and-answer session at the White House.Asked whether he still wanted European allies to help secure the Str…
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) India- Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) carries strategic value beyond trade by offering mechanisms to mitigate risks tied to the Strait of Hormuz, a report has said.Oman’s unique geographic position, stretching from the Arabian Sea to areas adjacent to the Hormuz choke point, and its port and logistics infrastructure provide India with alternative maritime access points, the report from India Narrative said.”This also allows New Delhi to engage…
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Delhi-NCR is likely to witness a prolonged spell of wet and unsettled weather through Friday, with forecasts indicating intermittent rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. The changing weather pattern is likely to provide relief from intense summer heat, keeping temperatures below the seasonal average during the first week of June. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the national capital will experience partly cloudy to generally cloudy …
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) are expected to get continued respite from the intense summer heat as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across the region over the next few days. According to the weather department, these conditions are likely to persist until June 4, helping keep temperatures under control. For Tuesday, the IMD has issued a yellow alert for the national capital, warning of…
Chennai, June 2 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in 22 districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, as a cyclonic circulation persists over south Kerala and adjoining Tamil Nadu regions.The weather system is expected to influence rainfall activity across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry for the next week.According to the weather department, widespread rainfall is likely across several parts of the state, with heavy showers expecte…
Washington, May 31 (IANS) White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on Sunday that refineries in India and Pakistan were among those affected by disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, expressing hope that fuel supplies and prices would ease once the key shipping route reopens.Speaking on ABC News’ “This Week”, Hassett said increased maritime traffic was already moving through the strait and suggested conditions could improve if ongoing negotiations suc…
Chennai, May 31 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast widespread rainfall across Tamil Nadu over the next five days, with heavy rain likely in several districts as conditions become increasingly favourable for the onset of the Southwest Monsoon. According to the weather department, the monsoon is expected to advance into Kerala within the next three to four days, aided by a cyclonic circulation prevailing over the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining south Kerala …