Chennai, May 7 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast widespread rainfall across Tamil Nadu till May 12, with heavy showers expected in several western and southern districts over the next few days. According to the weather department, an atmospheric circulation prevailing over the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining areas is likely to trigger intense rain activity across the state.Officials said districts including Nilgiris, Erode, Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Dindigul are…
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Chennai, May 3 (IANS) Tamil Nadu is set to enter the peak phase of summer, known as “Agni Natchathiram” or “Kathiri Veyil”, from May 4, with the intense heat spell expected to continue until May 28, officials said.Meteorological authorities have warned of a sharp rise in temperatures across the state during this period, with several districts likely to experience near heatwave conditions. Tamil Nadu has already been reeling under rising temperatures since March, with a steady increase recorded o…
Chennai, May 3 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall across parts of Tamil Nadu over the next three days, even as the state continues to experience intense summer heat, with temperatures crossing 40 degrees Celsius in several districts. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai, at least 12 locations across Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Puducherry recorded maximum temperatures above 37.8 degrees Celsius, indicating a steady rise in heat levels with…
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…
Chennai, April 30 (IANS) The number of counting centres for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections has dropped sharply over the past decade, reflecting a deliberate shift by the Election Commission of India (ECI) towards consolidating operations in larger, better-equipped venues such as college campuses. From 81 counting centres in 2016, the figure fell to 70 in 2021 and has now been further reduced to 62 for the 2026 elections.Officials attribute the decline primarily to improved infrastructure and …
Madurai, April 30 (IANS) The world-renowned Chithirai Festival in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai has entered its peak phase, drawing huge crowds and vividly showcasing the age-old unity between Shaivite and Vaishnavite traditions.Lakhs of devotees have thronged the temple city over the past few days to witness the grand rituals and processions associated with the festival. The celebrations traditionally begin at the Meenakshi Amman Temple and later extend to the Kallazhagar Temple, located about 18 km awa…
Chennai, April 30 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department’s Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast moderate rainfall across several parts of Tamil Nadu, particularly in the Western Ghats districts and coastal regions of southern Tamil Nadu, over the coming days. According to an official statement issued by the weather department, a trough of low pressure persists at an altitude of around 0.9 km above mean sea level. This system extends from north interior Karnataka to …
Madurai, April 27 (IANS) Tight security arrangements and extensive traffic restrictions have been put in place across Madurai, Tamil Nadu, as the famed Chithirai festival commenced, with lakhs of devotees expected to throng the city for key rituals over the next three days.According to police, elaborate crowd management measures have been made around the Meenakshi Amman Temple, where major events, including the Meenakshi Amman darshan, the celestial wedding (Thirukalyanam), and the grand chariot…
Washington DC, April 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump praised Indian tennis player Dhakshineswar Suresh during the National Champions Day event held at the White House. The annual celebration honours top NCAA teams and student-athletes for their achievements and contributions at the national level.Suresh attended the event as part of the Wake Forest University men’s tennis team, which won the 2025 NCAA Division I championship. Wake Forest defeated the TCU Horned Frogs 4-2 in the final to cl…
Amaravati, April 19 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national President N. Chandrababu Naidu will participate in the election campaign for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu, the party announced on Sunday. Chandrababu Naidu will undertake a two-day campaign tour across Tamil Nadu from Monday (April 20).CM Naidu, who is leading the TDP-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh, will be visiting Coimbatore, Hosur, Chennai, Madurai and Sattur.The visit …