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Chennai: Renowned city-based weather blogger Pradeep John, popularly known as the Tamil Nadu Weatherman, has forecasted heavy rains for Chennai and its suburbs starting Wednesday afternoon. The rainfall is attributed to a deep depression formed in the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to bring intense downpours to Tamil Nadu for the next three days. According to Pradeep John, the rain will start in Chennai this afternoon and intensify after the evening. "Rains will start as we go into the day and by evening/night the rains will pick up in intensity. Chennai will receive good rain today and tomorrow, and there is a possibility of heavy rain in Puducherry, Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai, and Kallakurichi areas. The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal will move through North Sri Lanka, Bay of Mannar, South Tamil Nadu and Kerala," he said and added that the hotspot of the deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is the Delta belt areas. John also highlighted that the cyclone chances are nil. Rain Forecast Chennai: Travel Safety Tips Amid Heavy Downpour Pradeep John said that the districts surrounding the delta, including Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Trichy, Perambalur, Ariyalur, and Pudukkottai, will receive very heavy rain today and tomorrow. Pradeep John has urged people to avoid going to areas like Kodaikanal and Coonoor for the next 3 days and warned that there is a possibility of very heavy to very heavy rain in these hilly areas as the low-pressure area moves towards the Arabian Sea via Tamil Nadu and Kerala. "Kodai and Coonoor belts are strict avoid for travelers next 3 days. Both these places have their valleys open from east and whenever a low passes via Tamil nadu to Kerala to Arabian sea," he said. Chennai Weather Updates Due to this impact, the districts of Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Salem, Erode, Namakkal, Karur, and Dindigul adjacent to this hilly area will receive heavy rain, while areas like Madurai, Theni, Tenkasi, and Virudhunagar belt in South Tamil Nadu will receive good rain for the next 2-3 days, and moderate rain is likely to occur in the southern parts of Thoothukudi, Nellai, and Kanyakumari.
Chennai Rain: A low-pressure area over the Southeast Bay of Bengal has developed into a deep depression, according to latest report from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This weather system is moving west-northwest and is expected to approach the Sri Lanka-Tamil Nadu coast within the next 24 hours. The IMD has indicated that the low-pressure system is currently crossing Sri Lanka, particularly near Rameswaram and Thoothukudi in the Gulf of Mannar. Consequently, Tamil Nadu experienced heavy rainfall overnight on December 11. As the system continues its journey into the Arabian Sea, i ...Read More >
Himachal Pradesh weather update: The impact of the heavy rainfall extends well beyond Mandi, with more than 129 roads across Himachal Pradesh blocked due to landslides and flooding. Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district remained the worst-affected on Tuesday as torrential overnight rains led to an overflowing Beas River, causing floods in Karsog, Dharampur, Pandoh, and Thunag areas. Villages and markets witnessed flood-like conditions as overflowing streams and rivers entered the areas, damaging houses and roads. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert in parts of the sta ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that the Inmarsat satellite phone services has been restored for over 30 fishermen from Tamil Nadu who were stranded at sea. The British satellite telecommunications company restored satellite phone services after interventions from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Sitharaman informed in a post on social media platform X. The fishermen belonging to Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari district were left stranded at sea amid turbulent weather, she said, stating th ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The state has received overall 115% more rainfall compared to normal in June, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data on Monday. Among the districts with the highest departure from normal, Sabarkantha had 269% excess rain, followed by 218% in Anand, 193% in Panchmahal, 182% in Chhota Udepur and 168% each for Narmada and Aravalli, among others.IMD data indicates that out of 33 districts (according to the IMD website), 29 districts recorded 60% or more excess rainfall. Only four districts -- Patan, Rajkot, Porbandar and Gir Somnath -- recorded 22% to 51% excess rainfal ...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 >
Chennai,Tamil Nadu - A deep depression forming over the Southeast Bay of Bengal is set to bring heavy rainfall to Tamil Nadu,with Chennai expected to see showers until Thursday night. the system,which intensified from a low-pressure area,is predicted to move west-northwest,crossing Sri Lanka near Rameswaram and Thoothukudi before entering the Gulf of Mannar. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an update stating that the depression is likely to move further into the Arabian Sea, passing thru the Delta and southern Tamil Nadu regions. This will result in continued rainfall acr ...Read More >
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall over many parts of northwest, central, east and northeast India during next seven days. The southwest monsoon crucial for kharif sowing has further advanced over remaining parts of north Arabian Sea, some more parts of Rajasthan, West Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab. "Conditions are favourable for further advance of Southwest monsoon over some more parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and remainin ...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 >
VIJAYAWADA: The State government on Friday accorded approvals to a slew of industries. Among those are Krishnapatnam Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), which is set to establish a 350 MW Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Thamminapatnam and Mommidi villages of SPSR Nellore district with a Rs 1,225 crore investment, creating 575 jobs. Furthermore, the government also waived off a Rs 54 crore extension of time fee, contingent on project completion within two years as per the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Clean Energy Policy-2024. The government also allocated 22.80 acres at MPSEZ in N ...Read More >
Panaji: Despite a weak start to the southwest monsoon in June, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) remains optimistic about the monsoon prospects for Goa in July -- traditionally the wettest month in the state."The forecast for this season indicates normal rainfall for July," said IMD director Nahush Kulkarni."Based on a 30-year average, July typically brings the highest rainfall, with Goa experiencing around 26 rainy days in the month. On average, each of these days records rainfall exceeding 2.5mm," he told TOI.Even as the monsoon made an early entrance into Goa on May 25, the rainfall ...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 >
Visakhapatnam: The southwest monsoon set in over Andhra Pradesh (Rayalaseema region) on Monday, arriving nine days ahead of schedule, bringing rain to parts of the Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra Pradesh. For the second year in a row in the past one decade, the monsoon entered AP region earlier as the usual date of onset is on June 4. Last year, the monsoon arrived in AP on June 2. Director of IMD, Andhra Pradesh Stella S said southwest monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of central Arabian Sea, some more parts of Maharashtra including Mumbai, Karnataka including Bengaluru, remai ...Read More >
Mumbai: The IMD has indicated that there will be an increase in rain activity in the city between July 5-8. An orange alert indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places has been issued for Thane for July 6 & a yellow alert from July 5-7,2025 for Mumbai. A yellow alert indicates heavy rainfall at isolated places.The Regional Meteorological Centre in Mumbai on Friday said that multiple weather systems are currently influencing conditions, including a cyclonic circulation over northern ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk and Arakashan Road. The Tazia procession will start from Ajmeri Gate and proceed through Pul Paharganj ...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 >
"BSNL and @DoT_India are working closely with the private operator to ensure that services are restored for the remaining fishermen as per their requirements," Sitharaman said. New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that the Inmarsat satellite phone services has been restored for over 30 fishermen from Tamil Nadu who were stranded at sea. The British satellite telecommunications company restored satellite phone services after interventions from the Department of Tel ...Read More >
New Delhi: The monsoon officially withdrew from the Delhi region on Sept 24. Or did it? Six day later on Tuesday, the city saw high-intensity rainfall that caught people unawares. And what is more, weather analysts expect more rain in the coming days. The base weather station at Safdarjung logged 37.8mm of rainfall until 5.30pm on Tuesday, which will be included in Oct's data, thus taking the month's net rainfall past its monthly average of 15.1mm. Ayanagar in south-west Delhi recorded 71.2mm, while precipitation at Palam measured 21.8mm, Ridge 29.8mm, Rajghat 40.5mm, Pusa 36mm and Mayur Vihar ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast heavy rainfall on Monday over Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Cuddalore and Kallakurichi districts, as weather systems continue to influence conditions across Tamil Nadu and adjoining southern states. According to the RMC, a low-pressure area persists over parts of Tamil Nadu and the southern peninsula, enhancing the likelihood of intense showers accompanied by thunder and lightning. The department has also warned that the current unstable weather could extend into the next three days, bringing moder ...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 >
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 >
Pune: Rainfall activity is set to pick up momentum across Maharashtra after a two-day break with India Meteorological Department issuing an 'orange' alert for Pune's ghat areas, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 50-60 kmph over the next few days.Though the ghat regions brace for intense weather, the city is expected to receive light to moderate rainfall during this period.India Meteorological Department (IMD) scientist SD Sanap said: "Rainfall intensity had reduced in parts of the state over the last two days. It again star ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across several Indian states this week, with Gujarat, Karnataka, and Kerala among the worst affected. Multiple weather alerts have been issued, including orange and yellow warnings, as the monsoon strengthens across the country. "A cyclonic circulation is active over southwest Rajasthan, with a low-pressure trough stretching from there to Bangladesh through several northern and eastern states. An earlier low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has weakened and merged with this trough. Another cyclonic syst ...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 >
Visakhapatnam: Thundershowers are expected to continue over several parts of Andhra Pradesh due to prevailing monsoon systems over land and the Bay of Bengal. The IMD reported that Saturday's depression over west Vidarbha and its neighbourhood moved westwards and weakened into a well-marked low-pressure area over west Vidarbha and adjoining north Madhya Maharashtra on Sunday morning. The associated cyclonic circulation extended up to 7.6 km above mean sea level, tilting south-westwards with height. It is likely to weaken further into a low-pressure area within the next 24 hours and continue m ...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 >
The IMD forecasts heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across Andhra Pradesh until August 19. South Coastal Andhra Pradesh is expected to experience extremely heavy rainfall, while other regions will likely face heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal and other trough systems are contributing to the increased rainfall activity. The IMD forecast "heavy rainfall and thunderstorms" at isolated places across Andhra Pradesh for the next seven ...Read More >