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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 27 (ANI): Authorities have declared a holiday for schools and colleges in nine districts, including Villupuram, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Ramanathapuram, and Trichy, amid heavy rains in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. Schools in Chennai, Kanchipuram, Chengalpet, Ariyalur, Sivagangai, and Pudukottai will also remain shut today. Madras University, Karaikudi Alagappa University, Bharathidhasan University, and the Directorate of Technical Education postponed the scheduled semester exam owing to heavy rainfall predictions on Wednesday. The changed date will be announced later. IMD has predicted widespread heavy rainfall today due to a possible cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal. As per IMD update on November 27, deep depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 13 kmph during past 6 hours and lay centred at 05.30 hours IST, over the same region, about 130 km east-southeast of Trincomalee, 400 km southeast of Nagappattinam, 510 km southeast of Puducherry and 590 km south-southeast of Chennai. It is very likely to continue to move north-northwestwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm during the next 12 hours. Thereafter, it will continue to move north-northwestwards towards the Tamil Nadu coast skirting Sri Lanka's coast during the subsequent 2 days. "Heavy to very rain at a few places with extremely heavy rain at one or two places is likely to occur over Cuddalore and Mayiladuthurai and Karaikal area. Heavy to very rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Chennai, Thiruvallur Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Pudukkottai district and Pondicherry," according to IMD release. (ANI)
Chennai: The first half of Nov, usually the wettest period in the city, remained largely dry with only brief isolated spells as there was no active weather systems. Weathermen said rain might return next week as the monsoon could become active. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rain across several coastal districts, including Chennai, on Nov 17. Bloggers, meanwhile, also hint at the possibility of a cyclone forming over the Bay of Bengal later this month."On Friday, the cit ...Read More >
Karaikal (Puducherry) [India], September 28 (ANI): The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 12 Karaikal fishermen while they were fishing in the Bay of Bengal near Kankesanthurai, the Rameswaram Fishermen Association said on Sunday. According to the association, the Navy accused them of crossing the international maritime boundary and took them to the Kankesanthurai naval camp for questioning. Their boat was also seized. On September 25, 12 fishermen, Selvam, Sundar, Velmurugan, Kandasamy, Balaguru from Kotucherry Medu area, Ravi from Akkampettai area, Vasanth from Klinjalmedu area, S. Murugan from ...Read More >
Chennai: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has escalated warnings across Tamil Nadu, announcing that the Northeast Monsoon has intensified more rapidly than anticipated, prompting a Red Alert for multiple districts. The alert highlights risks of sea storms and widespread, heavy rainfall, exacerbated by the potential development of twin depressions in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Since its onset on October 16, the monsoon has already delivered substantial rainfall, particularly impacting southern districts such as Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, and Virudhunag ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department said the low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal moved slowly west-northwest and remained stationary over the same region. A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by the morning of October 27, IMD said on Friday. With an active Northeast monsoon season underway, Tamil Nadu is expected to receive rainfall over the next two to three days due to the system.The India Meteorological Department said the low ...Read More >
Chennai Weather: The depression that developed over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression and is moving west-northwest at around 10 kmph, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai said on Sunday. The weather system is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry over the next 24 hours. According to the RMC bulletin, the system is likely to strengthen further into a cyclonic storm over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal within the next day. By October 28, it may intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and is ...Read More >
Chennai: As a new low pressure system has formed in the Bay of Bengal, the Meteorological Department has predicted that it may intensify into a cyclone. Following intensification of northeast monsoon, widespread rains have been reported in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal regions since October 16. Heavy rains have been lashing several districts including Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Vellore, Ranipet, Coimbatore, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri for the last two days. Meanwhile, an upper air cyclonic circulation prevailed in the southeast Bay of Bengal regions on Thursday. It formed into ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Cyclone warning signal one has been hoisted at nine ports in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry following the formation of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, port authorities said on Saturday. The North East monsoon, which made an onset on October 16, has resulted in widespread rain across the State. A new low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, formed by upper-air circulation, has now intensified into a depression. Another depression has also formed over the Arabian Sea. The system over the Bay of Bengal is centred about 990 kilometres southeast of Chennai and is expected to move ...Read More >
Gujarat Rain Alert: Gujarat braces for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds in several districts, with Amreli, Gir Somnath, and Diu expecting intense downpours. Meanwhile, Odisha is on high alert as Cyclone Montha approaches, potentially bringing widespread rain and gusty winds, especially to coastal and southern regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday warned of heavy rain, moderate thunderstorms, and strong winds at isolated places in several districts of Gujarat. Am ...Read More >
Heavy rains across Tamil Nadu have led to school closures in several districts, including Chennai, on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, predicting moderate rains and light thunderstorms in parts of the state. Rainfall figures show significant precipitation in multiple areas. Meanwhile, Northern India braces for a cold wave beginning December 9, with the IMD forecasting plunging temperatures in Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.Schools acros ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 22 (PTI) A well marked low pressure area over Bay of Bengal off Tamil Nadu coast will weaken during the next 24 hours, the Indian Meteorological Department said on Wednesday. "The Well marked low pressure area over southwest Bay of Bengal off Tamil Nadu coast moved nearly northwestwards across north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & south Andhra Pradesh coasts and lay over the north coastal Tamil Nadu and neighbourhood at 1730 hrs IST of today, the 22nd October 2025," an IMD update on 'X' said. "It is likely to move west-northwestwards across north Tamil Nadu & south Andhra Pradesh and w ...Read More >
Chennai ( Tamil Nadu) [India], November 27 (ANI): As a deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclone and move towards Tamil Nadu, the Indian Coast Guard has started coordinating with the state agencies to ensure seafarers' safety. The ICG said that its ships, aircraft and radar stations issued advisories for fishing boats to return to the harbour. "Deep Depression in the #BayofBengal likely to intensify into a cyclone and move towards #Tamilnadu, as per #IMD. @IndiaCoastGuard Region HQs (East) is coordinating with state agencies to ensure seafarers' saf ...Read More >
Heavy rains lashed Thoothukudi and surrounding areas in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, causing severe waterlogging in several localities. The IMD predicts the formation of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to intensify and move towards the Tamil Nadu coast, bringing further rainfall across the state in the coming days.Several parts of Thoothukudi and adjoining areas witnessed severe waterlogging on Sunday as heavy rains continued to lash parts of Tamil Nadu. Visuals showed water ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 18 (Maxim News) Two simultaneous low-pressure systems are developing over the seas surrounding peninsular India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said, warning of potential intensification over the next 48 hours. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp According to the latest IMD bulletin, a well-marked low-pressure area persists over the Kumarakom coast and the adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal. At the same time, a cyclonic circulation has been observed over the southeast Arabian Sea and the Lakshadweep region in the upper atmospheric levels. Due to this circulation, a new ...Read More >
Nilgiris: Train services on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) were canceled on Sunday following heavy rains and multiple landslides in the region. According to Southern Railway, "earth slips" occurred at several locations along the route, with boulders, mud, and fallen trees blocking the track between Kallar and Coonoor, disrupting train movement. As a result, the train services were canceled for October 19. "Train No. 56136 Mettupalayam - Udagamandalam. Train No. 56137 Udagamandalam - Mettupalayam. Train No. 06171 Mettupalayam - Udagamandalam Special Train," a statement issued by Salem Di ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Heavy rain is predicted to lash Chennai and its neighbouring districts on Tuesday and Wednesday, as the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued alerts for intense rainfall across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The alert follows the formation of a new low-pressure system over the southwest Bay of Bengal, which is expected to intensify into a depression. A separate system over the southeast Arabian Sea is also likely to develop into a depression, contributing to the widespread unsettled weather. Key Forecasts and Warnings: * For Tuesday, Oct 21: Isolated places in Ramanathapuram, ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 22 (ANI): Several districts in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry continued to receive heavy rainfall on Wednesday as a well-marked low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal showed signs of intensification, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) reported. The system, which moved northwestward from off the north coast of Sri Lanka, was centred near the Tamil Nadu coast on Wednesday morning. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), it is likely to intensify into a depression over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal, off t ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Rains: Is It A Holiday For Schools In Chennai & Other Districts On Oct 28? With Cyclone Montha gaining strength over the Bay of Bengal and moving closer to the east coast, heavy rainfall warnings have been issued for several districts in Tamil Nadu, raising concerns among parents and students about possible school closures. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has placed Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Ranipet under an orange alert for Monday, signalling the likelihood of intense rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. Meanwhile, the ghat areas of Coimbator ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu weather: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has predicted widespread rainfall across Tamil Nadu over the next few days, with several districts likely to experience heavy downpours until October 19. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said a low-pressure system over the southwest Bay of Bengal and strong easterly winds are expected to bring intense rain to many parts of the state. According to the latest forecast, 16 districts, including Coimbatore, Nilgiris, The ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Bhubaneswar centre has forecast a period of unsettled weather for Odisha, triggered by a strengthening weather system over the Bay of Bengal. The state is likely to experience light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms over the next several days, with a Yellow Warning in effect for many districts. According to the midday bulletin issued today, a well-marked low-pressure area lies over the southwest Bay of Bengal. The system is expected to intensify into a depression within the next 12 hours and subsequently move across the coasts of n ...Read More >
Chennai: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for six districts in Tamil Nadu -- Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Erode, Tirupattur, Vellore, and Ranipet -- forecasting heavy rainfall for tomorrow, October 24. This has sparked widespread speculation among parents and students about potential school closures, with the final decision resting on the intensity of the rains overnight and tomorrow morning. The ongoing Northeast Monsoon continues to bring widespread rainfall across the state. The meteorological conditions are being influenced by a new low-pressure area expected t ...Read More >
"The system is currently moving towards north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and south coastal Andhra Pradesh, and is expected to strengthen further as it approaches land by Thursday morning," a weather bulletin from the IMD said. The IMD sounded a red alert in Prakasam, YSR Kadapa, SPS Nellore, Annamayya, Tirupati, and Chittoor districts; orange alert in Kurnool, Nandyal, Anantapur, and Sri Sathya Sai districts and yellow alert in Palnadu. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDM ...Read More >
CHENNAI: For the second consecutive day, Chennai and its neighbouring districts continued to experience incessant rainfall due to Cyclone Montha, which disrupted normal life for office-goers and those venturing out for their daily routines. Though the intensity of rainfall on Tuesday was lower compared to Monday, persistent drizzles caused inconvenience to commuters and residents. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Ennore recorded the highest rainfall of 13 cm as of 8.30 am on Tuesday, followed by Virinjipuram (Vellore) with 11 cm, Kathivakkam 10 cm, Wimco Nagar 9 cm, and ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu): In the latest update relating to cyclone Fengal, colleges and schools in Tamil Nadu shall remain closed, said reports on Wednesday. The education institutions shall be closed in as many as six districts, said reports. According to further reports, nine districts of the state have been put on high alert as the IMD (India Meteorological Department) has predicted heavy rainfall due to possible cyclonic storm in the Bay Of Bengal due to cyclone Fengal. Reports said that schools in Tamil Nadu are closed in the following districts namely: Chennai, Kanchipuram, Chengalpet, Ari ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) said a low-pressure area has been formed over west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal, off the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts, on Wednesday and predicted it to persist over the same region. The weather department added, "The upper air cyclonic circulation extends up to 7.6 km above mean sea level, tilting southwards with height. It is likely to move west-northwestward and become well-marked on Thursday, and move across North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and South Odisha on Friday." The sky would be overcast, and one or two ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a low pressure system will form over the southeast Bay of Bengal on October 24. The system moves northwest and may intensify. Meteorologists detect cyclonic circulation over the Comorin region. Satellite images reveal dense cloud buildup and active convection over the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. These signs point to a developing weather system. IMD expects the system to strengthen into a depression. Rainfall may reach Odisha, West Benga ...Read More >
Fishing activities in Thoothukudi have been suspended due to a cyclone alert issued by the IMD, with fishermen advised to stay ashore. A low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify, bringing strong winds and rough seas. Coastal residents are urged to avoid the seashore and monitor weather updates. Fishing activities in Thoothukudi have been suspended as authorities issued a cyclone alert, with fishermen advised to remain safely on shore. According to the latest warning issue ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 22 (PTI) Light rain and thunderstorms are likely in Odisha over the next four days under the impact of two back-to-back low-pressure areas, the IMD said on Wednesday. A well-marked low-pressure area persists over the southwest Bay of Bengal off the Tamil Nadu coast. It is likely to intensify into a depression and move northwestwards across north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and south Andhra Pradesh coasts during the next 24 hours, said IMD Bhubaneswar's Director Manorama Mohanty. "An upper air cyclonic circulation also lies over the south Andaman Sea and its neighbourhood. The sy ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu will continue to witness heavy rain in the coming days as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has not predicted any respite soon. Heavy rain has been pounding parts of the state for the past few days. The rain activity is expected to continue till Tuesday, the IMD said in its bulletin. On Thursday, five districts, including Chennai, are likely to experience heavy rainfall, prompting the IMD to issue a yellow alert. "Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Chennai, ...Read More >
Satara (Maharashtra) [India], October 25 (ANI): The Satara police have arrested Prashant Bankar, one of the two accused in the suicide case of a woman doctor in Phaltan taluka. Satara Superintendent of Police (SP) Tushar Doshi stated that Bankar will be produced in court today. Speaking to reporters, SP Doshi said, "Police arrested Prashant Bankar, one of the two accused in the suicide case of a woman doctor in Phaltan taluka. He will be produced in court today. The other accused, Police Sub-Inspector Gopal Badne, is still absconding, and a search is underway to nab him." Also Read | Satara ...Read More >
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms at many places and isolated heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Mahe during October 25 to 28. Thunderstorm with lightning is expected over the region during the next four days, and strong surface winds with a maximum speed of 50 kmph are likely over littoral Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema, the IMD bulletin states. The bulletine also predicted light to moderate ...Read More >