New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) In a welcome break from the relentless heat sweeping Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR), the weather took a dramatic turn on Friday afternoon, as dark clouds rolled in and a light drizzle cooled the adjoining areas.The sudden transformation — marked by gusty winds, overcast skies and scattered showers — offered much-needed respite to residents who had been reeling under intense sunshine and rising temperatures for days. Streets shimmering under harsh sunlight on…
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Chennai, April 7 (IANS) Chennai is likely to receive moderate rainfall on Tuesday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), as a low-pressure system persists over the region stretching from Telangana to the Gulf of Mannar via Tamil Nadu. The prevailing weather system is expected to bring intermittent rainfall across parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry over the next few days. The Meteorological Department has forecast that several areas in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry may experience li…
Chennai, April 2 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rainfall in parts of southern Tamil Nadu over the next few days, even as temperatures are expected to gradually increase across the state. According to an official statement, a trough of low pressure extending from the interior regions of Tamil Nadu to the northern interior parts of Karnataka at an altitude of around 900 metres is influencing the current weather pattern. This atmospheric condition is li…
Chennai, March 26 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a rise in temperatures across Tamil Nadu over the next three days, signalling the onset of warmer conditions in several parts of the state. According to the latest weather bulletin, the maximum temperature is expected to increase by 2 degrees Celsius to 4 degrees starting Friday, potentially leading to hotter daytime conditions. The IMD stated that dry weather is likely to prevail today across Tamil Nadu and Puducher…
Chennai, March 4 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has warned that maximum temperatures across Tamil Nadu could rise by as much as 3 degrees Celsius above normal over the coming days, signalling a spell of intense heat across the state. In a press release, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are expected to experience a steady increase in daytime temperatures until March 7.The weather department noted that the prevailing atmosphe…
Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast the formation of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal by Monday, raising the possibility of rainfall across parts of Tamil Nadu and adjoining regions over the next few days. In a statement, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that an upper-air cyclonic circulation currently persists over the equatorial region and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is l…
Chennai, Feb 14 (IANS) A low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal on Saturday, according to a weather bulletin issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai. The development is attributed to an upper-air cyclonic circulation prevailing over the east-central Indian Ocean and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal, which is expected to intensify into a low-pressure system.In its latest advisory, the weather department stated that atmospheric conditions are becoming favou…
Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) Tamil Nadu is set to experience a gradual rise in daytime temperatures over the coming days, with the Regional Meteorological Department forecasting an increase of up to 2 degrees Celsius above normal levels until February 11. The weather is expected to remain largely dry across the state and neighbouring Puducherry, with no significant rainfall predicted for at least a week. According to officials, the prevailing weather pattern indicates stable and dry atmospheric conditi…
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…