Chennai, May 31 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast widespread rainfall across Tamil Nadu over the next five days, with heavy rain likely in several districts as conditions become increasingly favourable for the onset of the Southwest Monsoon. According to the weather department, the monsoon is expected to advance into Kerala within the next three to four days, aided by a cyclonic circulation prevailing over the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining south Kerala …
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Chennai, May 31 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast that the southwest monsoon is likely to advance into parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and adjoining regions by June 3 or 4, bringing widespread rainfall and a gradual drop in temperatures across the southern states. According to the weather department, the monsoon has already made further progress over large parts of the Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep, the Comorin region and several areas of the Bay of Bengal as of May 30.Meteorol…
Chennai, May 24 (IANS) An atmospheric circulation prevailing over the southeast Bay of Bengal and its adjoining central parts is likely to trigger widespread rainfall activity across Tamil Nadu in the coming days, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai. The weather system is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall to several districts across the state.According to the weather department, heavy rainfall is likely today in 10 districts — Nilgiris, Erode, Salem, Dhar…
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, 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…
Chennai, May 6 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds across several districts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days due to a trough extending from Madhya Pradesh to Tamil Nadu. According to the weather department, the trough currently passes through the Gulf of Mannar region and stretches across Theni, Dindigul, Karur, Tiruchy, Namakkal, Erode, and the Nilgiris.As a result, many parts of the state are likely to receive i…
Chennai, May 2 (IANS) In a major boost to India’s nuclear power expansion programme, the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has granted permission for the installation of major equipment at Units 5 and 6 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP), officials said. The approval allows the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) to proceed with the erection of critical plant components, including the reactor pressure vessel, steam generators, coolant pumps and associated systems,…
Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu recorded a voter turnout of 56.81 per cent till 1 p.m. on Thursday as polling progressed steadily across all 234 Assembly constituencies in a single phase election marked by a four-cornered contest. The battle features the DMK-led alliance, the AIADMK-led front, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), and actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).A total of 4,023 candidates are in the fray, with over 5.73 crore voters eligible to cast their ballots.Among districts, Ti…
Chennai, April 21 (IANS) Tamil Nadu is set to experience continued hot conditions over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that temperatures across interior districts are likely to remain 2–3 degree Celsius above normal.In Chennai, the mercury is expected to hover around 37–38 degree Celsius, accompanied by high humidity levels, making conditions uncomfortable for residents.At the same time, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast light to …
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), April 15 (IANS ) With the campaign for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections nearing its final phase, high-profile visits by national leaders have intensified the political battle across the State. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal are set to play key roles, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi campaigns in the southern districts.Rekha Gupta will campaign in Coimbatore North on Wednesday in support of BJP candidate V…