Chennai, Feb 9 (IANS) Several districts across Tamil Nadu are likely to wake up to moderate morning fog over the next few days, with reduced visibility expected during early hours, even as the state continues to experience predominantly dry weather and a gradual rise in temperatures, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) said.According to the latest forecast, misty and foggy conditions will prevail in many northern and western districts until February 12. Areas including Ranipet, Vellore, Tir…
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Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) A massive security deployment is being planned in Karaikal, Puducherry, ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit on February 14, with nearly 500 police personnel set to be stationed across the region to ensure tight protection and crowd control during his public meeting. According to police sources, personnel from the Puducherry Police and allied security units will be deployed at key junctions, venues, and entry points.Security arrangements will be directly supervi…
Chennai, Jan 31 (IANS) A low-pressure cyclonic circulation persists over Kanyakumari and adjoining areas, but it is unlikely to bring rainfall to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry or Karaikal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.According to the weather agency, the prevailing system is expected to result in largely dry weather conditions across the region, with no significant precipitation forecast for the day.While rainfall is not expected, parts of northern and western Tamil Nadu m…
Chennai, Jan 28 (IANS) A phase of dry weather is likely to prevail across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal following a change in the speed and pattern of easterly winds, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.According to the IMD, the weakening of easterly winds has limited the inflow of moisture into the region, leading to a higher probability of dry atmospheric conditions. As a result, most parts of Tamil Nadu and the adjoining Union Territories are expected to experien…
Chennai, Jan 27 (IANS) A low-pressure system has formed over the southeast Arabian Sea, off the Kerala coast, and is expected to influence weather conditions across parts of southern India over the coming days, according to the Chennai Regional Meteorological Centre. The weather department stated in a press release that due to this system, there is a possibility of light to moderate rainfall at one or two locations in the southern districts on Tuesday. In particular, parts of southern Tamil Nadu…
Chennai, Jan 24 (IANS) A ‘Yellow’ weather alert has been issued for seven districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, as heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places on Saturday, according to a bulletin released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Chennai.In its official press note, the weather department said the expected rain activity is being triggered by a lower atmospheric circulation prevailing over southern India. As a result, coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are l…
Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the northeast monsoon has withdrawn from Tamil Nadu, marking the formal end of the season that brings winter rainfall to the region. With the withdrawal, the impact of fog and mist is expected to gradually reduce, and largely dry weather conditions are set to prevail across much of the state over the next few days.According to the IMD, dry weather will continue over Puducherry and Karaikal until Thursday.From Jan…
Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday announced the formal withdrawal of the Northeast Monsoon from Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, and adjoining parts of South India, marking the end of the primary rainy season for the region. According to an official statement issued by the India Meteorological Department, dry weather conditions are likely to prevail across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal from Monday until January 21. During this period, early mornin…
Chennai, Jan 18 ( IANS) Dry spell is set to prevail across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal over the next four days, as the Northeast monsoon is expected to withdraw from the region shortly, according to the latest weather forecast issued on Sunday. The Regional Meteorological Centre has indicated that the northeast monsoon is likely to retreat from Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, and adjoining parts of south India within the next 48 hours.At present, a lower atmospheric circulation is see…
Chennai, Jan 12 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in seven districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, as an atmospheric low-pressure system continues to prevail over the southern coastal region of the state and the adjoining Gulf of Mannar. The weather system is expected to trigger intense showers across parts of the Cauvery delta and surrounding regions, prompting authorities to advise caution.According to the IMD, districts likely to receive heavy rainfall to…