Chennai, May 2 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a seven-day heavy rainfall alert for Tamil Nadu, citing a low-pressure trough extending from western Rajasthan to the Comorin region at an altitude of around 0.9 km.According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai, the trough runs across east Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Telangana, Rayalaseema and interior Tamil Nadu, creating favourable conditions for widespread rainfall across the state.On Saturday eve…
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Chennai, April 29 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday forecast heavy rainfall across parts of Tamil Nadu over the next three days, with several districts likely to experience thunderstorms and moderate to intense showers. According to a statement issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre Chennai, a trough in the lower atmosphere persists at an altitude of around 0.9 km, extending from north interior Karnataka to the Gulf of Mannar, and passing through south interior Karnat…
Chennai, April 20 (IANS) Days before the state Assembly election on April 23, the Regional Meteorological Centre here has forecast continued rainfall activity across parts of Tamil Nadu over the next four days, driven by an atmospheric trough extending from Telangana to the Comorin region. According to the weather office, a trough persists at an altitude of about 1.5 km above mean sea level, stretching from Telangana across Rayalaseema and interior Tamil Nadu, up to the southern tip of the penin…
Chennai, April 20 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has issued a warning that heat conditions are set to intensify across the interior districts of Tamil Nadu over the next five days, with temperatures expected to rise above normal levels.According to the latest weather bulletin, maximum temperatures in the interior parts of the state are likely to increase by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above seasonal averages.The prevailing atmospheric conditions, including the influence of …
Chennai, April 18 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that a combination of high temperatures and elevated humidity levels is likely to cause discomfort in parts of coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal over the next few days and light rain is likely in Western Ghats. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai, weather conditions across the State are expected to remain varied, with heat intensifying in interior regions while some areas may receive l…
Chennai, April 16 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai has forecast a gradual rise in temperatures across Tamil Nadu over the coming days, with light rainfall expected in isolated pockets, particularly along the Western Ghats and select coastal districts.According to an official statement issued by the Chennai Meteorological Department, an atmospheric trough currently extends from southeast Madhya Pradesh to the Gulf of Mannar, passing through Vidarbha, Marathwada, north interior…
Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Twelve Indian fishermen, including five from Tamil Nadu, were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy late on April 11 for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), in yet another incident underscoring the recurring tensions in the Palk Strait region. According to official sources, the fishermen had ventured into the sea in a mechanised boat from the Karaikal fishing harbour at around 10 a.m. on April 10. The vessel, owned by Veeravel of Tsunami Naga…
Chennai, April 12 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast light rainfall in parts of southern Tamil Nadu, even as most regions of the state are likely to continue experiencing dry and increasingly hot weather conditions over the coming days.According to the latest weather bulletin issued on Sunday, isolated places in Kanyakumari district and areas along the Western Ghats, as well as adjoining districts, are likely to receive light rainfall today. Similar weather co…
Puducherry, April 9 (IANS) Polling for the 30-member Puducherry Assembly concluded on Thursday amid tight security, with the Union Territory recording a record-breaking voter turnout that underscored the intensity of the electoral battle. By 5 p.m., voter turnout had reached an impressive 86.92 per cent, already surpassing the previous high of 86 per cent recorded in 2006. Officials expressed confidence that the final turnout figure would climb even higher, as voters standing in queues at…
Chennai, April 9 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rainfall across Tamil Nadu over the next seven days, with intermittent thunderstorms and gusty winds expected in several parts of the state, as well as in Puducherry and Karaikal. According to the IMD, a low-pressure trough extending from Odisha to the Gulf of Mannar, passing through Telangana, Rayalaseema, and interior Tamil Nadu at an altitude of about 0.9 km above sea level, is influencing current weather …