Chennai, May 28 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast heavy rain accompanied by strong winds in several parts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday due to multiple atmospheric circulations prevailing over the region. According to the weather department, cyclonic circulations are currently active over north Tamil Nadu, the southeast Arabian Sea, and the central east-southeast Bay of Bengal. The prevailing weather systems are expected to trigger widespread rainfall activity a…
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Chennai, May 25 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast heavy rainfall in 19 districts across Tamil Nadu on Monday, with several parts of the state expected to continue receiving widespread showers accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms.After weeks of intense summer heat across Tamil Nadu, recent rainfall has brought much-needed relief to residents, creating cooler weather conditions in several districts. The weather department said atmospheric conditions re…
Chennai, May 21 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in five districts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, with the weather system expected to keep conditions unsettled across the state and Puducherry for at least another week.According to weather officials, a trough extending from the southeast Arabian Sea to the central Bay of Bengal is influencing atmospheric conditions over the region, leading to enhanced rainfall activity in several parts of Tamil Nadu. The IM…
Chennai, May 3 (IANS) PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss on Sunday called for the immediate opening of new government medical colleges in six districts of Tamil Nadu, following the National Medical Commission (NMC) decision to withdraw restrictive norms that had hindered the expansion of medical education in the state.In a statement, Ramadoss said the scrapping of the earlier regulation has created an opportunity to establish government medical colleges in Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Tirupattur, Mayilad…
Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Even as parts of Tamil Nadu brace for spells of heavy rain over the next three days, the State continues to reel under an intensifying heatwave, with temperatures soaring across multiple districts, according to the India Meteorological Department.The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast that several regions in Tamil Nadu may receive significant rainfall in the coming days, offering some respite from the prevailing heat.However, high temperatures and humidity levels a…
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 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 …
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that intense heat conditions will continue across interior parts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days, with maximum temperatures likely to remain up to 3 degrees Celsius above normal until at least Friday. The department has warned that hot and dry weather will persist, particularly during peak afternoon hours, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses and public discomfort across several districts.According to t…
Chennai, April 9 (IANS) Tamil Nadu is witnessing a steady rise in summer temperatures, with heatwave conditions intensifying across the state. At least seven locations recorded temperatures above 37 degrees on Wednesday, signalling the onset of a stronger and more persistent heatwave this season.Weather experts attribute the early spike in temperatures to the impact of El Niño, which is expected to make this year’s summer hotter than usual across southern India. Even in the first week of Marc…
Chennai, April 8 (IANS) Parts of Tamil Nadu are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall on Wednesday, with thunderstorms and lightning expected at isolated locations, bringing some relief from the ongoing heatwave, according to the India Meteorological Department.Rainfall activity is expected across south Tamil Nadu, north coastal districts, as well as Puducherry and Karaikal. The Western Ghats regions are also likely to witness showers, while much of the north interior of Tamil Nadu may re…