Chennai, April 27 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast heavy rainfall across parts of western Tamil Nadu, including Nilgiris, Coimbatore, and Erode, from Friday, with the wet spell expected to continue for at least three days. According to the latest weather bulletin, widespread rainfall activity is likely across the state between April 30 and May 2, driven by a low-pressure system prevailing over Tamil Nadu and adjoining regions.Meteorologists said the system is expected to su…
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Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu recorded a voter turnout of 56.81 per cent till 1 p.m. on Thursday as polling progressed steadily across all 234 Assembly constituencies in a single phase election marked by a four-cornered contest. The battle features the DMK-led alliance, the AIADMK-led front, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), and actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).A total of 4,023 candidates are in the fray, with over 5.73 crore voters eligible to cast their ballots.Among districts, Ti…
Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu recorded a mixed voter turnout in the early hours of polling on Thursday, with the Kongu region leading the state at close to 20 per cent participation, while Chennai and several southern districts lagged behind.Within the first two hours of voting, districts in the Kongu belt reported comparatively higher turnout figures. Tiruppur led with 20.38 per cent, followed by Namakkal at 19.83 per cent, Erode at 19.55 per cent, and Salem at 19.46 per cent, indicating …
Chennai, April 21 (IANS) Tamil Nadu is set to experience continued hot conditions over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that temperatures across interior districts are likely to remain 2–3 degree Celsius above normal.In Chennai, the mercury is expected to hover around 37–38 degree Celsius, accompanied by high humidity levels, making conditions uncomfortable for residents.At the same time, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast light to …
Coimbatore, April 19 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that the NDA government would ensure the passage of the proposed Delimitation Bill in Parliament, accusing the DMK-Congress alliance of obstructing efforts aimed at expanding political representation in Tamil Nadu. Addressing an election rally in Modakurichi in Erode district ahead of the April 23 Assembly polls, HM Shah said the Centre had proposed increasing the number of Assembly constituencies in the state by 50 per…
Chennai, April 18 (IANS) Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, is set to arrive in Tamil Nadu on Saturday night to spearhead the BJP’s campaign in the crucial final phase of the Assembly elections, with a series of high-profile roadshows lined up for Sunday.Party sources said HM Shah will land in Coimbatore late tonight and stay there before launching his campaign engagements the next day. His visit comes as the BJP intensifies efforts to boost its presence across key constituencies ahead of polling o…
Chennai, April 18 (IANS) Tamil Nadu has recorded its highest-ever electricity demand, touching 20,974 MW, as soaring summer temperatures triggered a sharp surge in power consumption across the State.Daily energy usage also hit a new all-time high of 460 million units (MU), highlighting sustained pressure on the grid amid intensifying heat conditions.The latest peak demand has surpassed the previous record of 20,830 MW registered in 2024.Likewise, the new consumption figure exceeds the earlier hi…
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that intense heat conditions will continue across interior parts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days, with maximum temperatures likely to remain up to 3 degrees Celsius above normal until at least Friday. The department has warned that hot and dry weather will persist, particularly during peak afternoon hours, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses and public discomfort across several districts.According to t…
Chennai, April 9 (IANS) Tamil Nadu is witnessing a steady rise in summer temperatures, with heatwave conditions intensifying across the state. At least seven locations recorded temperatures above 37 degrees on Wednesday, signalling the onset of a stronger and more persistent heatwave this season.Weather experts attribute the early spike in temperatures to the impact of El Niño, which is expected to make this year’s summer hotter than usual across southern India. Even in the first week of Marc…
Chennai, April 8 (IANS) Parts of Tamil Nadu are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall on Wednesday, with thunderstorms and lightning expected at isolated locations, bringing some relief from the ongoing heatwave, according to the India Meteorological Department.Rainfall activity is expected across south Tamil Nadu, north coastal districts, as well as Puducherry and Karaikal. The Western Ghats regions are also likely to witness showers, while much of the north interior of Tamil Nadu may re…