Chennai, May 13 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rainfall in several delta districts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days as a low-pressure area prevailing over the southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify further within the next 48 hours. According to the weather department, moderate rainfall is likely across parts of coastal Tamil Nadu and districts along the Western Ghats on Wednesday under the influence of the developing weather system.Officials said…
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Chennai, May 12 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the low-pressure area formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal near the Sri Lankan coast is likely to intensify further over the next 48 hours, raising the possibility of increased rainfall activity across several parts of Tamil Nadu in the coming days.In a weather bulletin issued on Tuesday, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) stated that the system, which developed over the southwest Bay adjoining Sri Lanka, is …
Tiruchy, May 10 (IANS) Continuous rainfall ranging from moderate to heavy intensity since Friday evening has affected several districts across Tamil Nadu’s Delta and southern regions, disrupting normal life, causing waterlogging in many urban areas, and significantly increasing inflows into major reservoirs.However, farmers welcomed the timely showers, saying the rains would greatly benefit standing summer crops and ongoing cultivation activities.As forecast by the India Meteorological Departm…
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 …
Chennai, April 29 (IANS) With the onset of peak summer, Tamil Nadu is witnessing a steady rise in temperatures, with several districts recording extreme heat conditions. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), temperatures crossed 38 degrees Celsius in at least 13 locations across the state on April 28, indicating a deepening heatwave trend. Tiruchirappalli recorded the highest temperature in the state, with the mercury soaring to 40.5 degrees, making it one of the hottest locatio…
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) functionaries across Tamil Nadu through a video conference at 4 p.m. on Monday, as part of an outreach programme aimed at energising the party’s grassroots network ahead of the Assembly elections. The interaction will be conducted via the NaMo App, with booth-level workers invited to participate after registering on the platform.Sharing this information, PM Modi on Sunday posted on his X handl…
Chennai, April 12 (IANS) With temperatures soaring close to 40 degrees Celsius across several parts of Tamil Nadu, the ongoing Assembly election campaign is being dictated as much by the weather as by political strategy. Candidates and party workers are recalibrating their routines to cope with the oppressive summer heat, even as they strive to maintain momentum in voter outreach.In districts such as Tiruchy and Madurai, campaigning now follows a split schedule. Activities begin early in the mor…
Thanjavur, April 11 (IANS) AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the DMK during an election campaign rally in Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur, highlighting his party’s record on the Cauvery issue and accusing the ruling party of neglecting farmers’ interests. Addressing a large gathering, Palaniswami described Thanjavur as the “land that yields gold”, underscoring its agricultural significance in Tamil Nadu’s delta region. He claimed that the AIADMK gover…
Chennai, March 28 (IANS) Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), the AIADMK General Secretary and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, will launch the final phase of his statewide campaign titled “Protect the People; Retrieve Tamil Nadu” from April 2, intensifying preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled on April 23, party sources said on Saturday. The campaign, set to run until April 19, is aimed at consolidating support for candidates of the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA)….
Chennai, March 12 (IANS) Panic buying triggered by rumours of an impending fuel shortage led to several petrol bunks running out of stock across the delta districts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday.Fuel outlets in Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and Mayiladuthurai districts witnessed an unprecedented rush of motorists, particularly during the morning hours, as people hurried to fill their vehicle tanks fearing supply disruptions.Petrol bunk operators said the sudden spike in demand was largely drive…