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CHENNAI: Thunderstorms are expected across many parts of Tamil Nadu tonight and tomorrow with heavy rain likely at isolated places in several districts, including Chennai. The deep depression that crossed the Odisha coast yesterday has now weakened into a depression over interior Odisha and is expected to weaken further into a low-pressure area over the next 24 hours, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai. Under this influence, heavy rainfall may occur at isolated locations in Tiruvallur, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Ranipet, Vellore, Tirupattur, Tiruvannamalai, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, and Ramanathapuram districts on October 4 (Saturday). The weather department has also issued a yellow alert for Madurai, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Theni, and Dindigul districts on October 5 (Sunday). Weather blogger Pradeep John, popularly known as the Tamil Nadu Weatherman, said convergence currently over interior districts is expected to shift towards the coastal belt tonight into Saturday morning, giving Chennai and its suburbs strong chances of night and early morning showers. In his tweet on X, he added that several districts in the State are likely to record at least one spell of rain in the next 48 hours. They are: south Tamil Nadu (Theni, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Sivaganga, Tirunelveli), west interior belt (Salem, Namakkal, Karur, Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Erode, Dharmapuri, Dindigul), the Delta region (Trichy, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Nagapattinam, Karaikal, Thanjavur, Pudukottai, Tiruvarur), and parts of north interior Tamil Nadu (Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Ranipet, Kallakurichi, Villupuram, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri).
CHENNAI: Saying that a historical amount of downpour hit many districts in north Tamil Nadu, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss urged the state government to send additional rescue forces to the affected areas. In a statement, Anbumani said that during the 24 hours, Uthangarai in Krishnagiri district received 50cm of rainfall, which is the highest in the last 300 years. Moreover, Harur in the Dharmapuri district and Tirupalapanthal in Kallakurichi have received 33cm and 32cm of rain, respectively. Yercaud in Salem received 24cm of rainfall. "Vehicles parked in Krishnagiri district were washed ...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 >
Chennai, Dec 3 (PTI) Several districts in Tamil Nadu adversely battered by torrential rains were battling with inundation woes, badly damaged roads, and lack of access to essential commodities on Tuesday. In certain areas like Arasur in Villupuram district, people confronted with depleted essential commodities, resorted to a sudden agitation demanding the essentials. Chief Minister M K Stalin, who chaired a meeting at the Secretariat here, announced a flood relief of Rs 2,000 each to the family ration cardholders in Villupuram, Cuddalore, and Kallakurichi districts which bore the brunt of da ...Read More >
CHENNAI: As the city remained cloudy with rainfall in a few places on Monday afternoon, mercury levels dipped providing a much needed respite for the state. According to a Daily Thanthi report, light to moderate rain is likely in 13 districts including Chennai and Tiruvallur until 4 pm. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), light to moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning is likely in the districts of Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Vellore, Salem, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Tirupattur, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, and Cuddalore. An atmospheric circ ...Read More >
According to the centre's nowcast, in place until 10 am, Chennai and more than ten districts are under an orange alert for heavy rain. These include Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Tiruvannamalai, Kanchipuram, Ranipet, Dharmapuri, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri, Vellore, Thanjavur, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, and Pudukkottai, where moderate to heavy showers are expected. On social media platform X, users shared videos of the heavy rainfall in the early hours of Tuesday. The weather department has predicted r ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Noting that there is no prima facie case against AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami in the construction of 11 medical college buildings during his tenure as chief minister, Tamil Nadu govt has closed a complaint alleging irregularities in the projects.Advocate general P S Raman made the submission on a public interest writ petition filed by N Rajasekaran of Thiruvarur, alleging irregularities in constructing medical colleges in Krishnagiri, Tiruvallur, Ariyalur, Kallakurichi, Namakkal, Ramanathapuram, Virudhunagar, Dindigul, Nagapattinam, Tirupur and the Nilgiris during t ...Read More >
Chennai: As the Northeast Monsoon continues to intensify over Tamil Nadu, district administrations have begun declaring holidays for educational institutions to ensure public safety. In the latest development, Dharmapuri District Collector Satheesh has ordered a holiday for all schools and anganwadis in the district tomorrow due to the forecast of heavy rainfall. To compensate for the disruption, October 25 has been declared a working day. The decision comes as several areas in Dharmapuri district have reported water entering residential properties, prompting authorities to expedite rescue an ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) general secretary Premalatha Vijayakant on Sunday launched a state-wide election campaign titled "Ullam Thedi Illam Naadi" from Gummidipoondi. The DMDK chief's campaign is seen as a move to strengthen the party's grassroots network to gain leverage during seat-sharing negotiations ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Accompanied by her son and party youth wing secretary Vijaya Prabhakaran, Premalatha offered prayers at the Arambakkam Ganesh Temple in Tiruvallur district before formally beginning her tour. She earlier paid homage to party foun ...Read More >
Chennai, September 15: Tamil Nadu is likely to witness spells of heavy rainfall across multiple districts over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a forecast covering different regions of the state through the week. According to the IMD's latest bulletin, heavy rain is likely at isolated places in Erode, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Tirupattur, Salem, and Vellore districts on Tuesday (September 16). Other parts of the state may also experience light to moderate showers as the monsoon activity strengthens. On Wednesday, the rain belt is likely to expand, with ...Read More >