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Bhubaneswar: In a significant forecast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday presented a clear picture about the probable place where the cyclone Montha brewing over the Bay may make landfall. In its latest update, the IMD stated that the depression over southeast Bay of Bengal moved nearly westwards with a speed of seven kmph during past three hours and lay centred over the same region. The system was about 440 km west-southwest of Port Blair (Andaman &Nicobar Islands), 970 k ...Read More >
A fresh low-pressure area has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal. This system is expected to bring light to moderate rainfall to Odisha. The showers are predicted to continue for the next four days, until October 27. The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for several districts. The low-pressure area is likely to intensify in the coming hours. A fresh low-pressure area has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal and is likely to trigger light to moderate rainfall in parts o ...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-In ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The well-marked low pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression on Saturday morning (Oct 25), and is likely to develop into a cyclonic storm named Montha by Monday, October 27, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The depression, now located about 990 km east-southeast of Chennai, is expected to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a deep depression by Sunday, October 26, before turning into a cyclonic storm over southwest ...Read More >
The IMD had earlier placed Idukki, Palakkad, and Malappuram districts on red alert, but later withdrew it and placed them on orange alert. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Kerala's Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts on Wednesday. The IMD had earlier placed Idukki, Palakkad, and Malappuram districts on red alert, but later withdrew it and placed them on orange alert. A yellow ...Read More >
Odisha Cyclone alert: The Odisha government has put all district administrations and its departments on high alert in view of the expected cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal by Monday. State Minister Suresh Pujari said in Bhubaneswar that enough relief material has been arranged and all district collectors have been kept on high alert. The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast that the low-pressure area, formed over the Southwest Bay of Bengal, is likely to move west-north-westwards ...Read More >
The rain activity came a day after Diwali festivities, which had led to a deterioration of the air quality with the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 212 on Tuesday morning. In a relief from scorching heat and deterioration in air quality following Diwali celebrations, Mumbai as well as neighbouring districts of Thane and Navi Mumbai rang in a rain soaked Diwali as heavy downpour and thunderstorms lashed the region on Tuesday evening. The rain activity came a day after Diwali festivities, which ...Read More >
THOOTHUKUDI: Fishermen who went into the sea on Thursday after a five- day wait due to rain returned to the shore on Friday in the wake of warning issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) about gusty winds in the sea. Country boat and mechanised fishing vessels, which have been staying onshore due to inclement weather conditions, set sail into sea in the wee hours on Thursday. Meanwhile, the IMD reported formation of a low pressure area over southeast Bay of Bengal, and that it was ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an update on a well-marked low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal. According to IMD, as of 11:30 pm yesterday the system has moved westwards and is expected to intensify into a depression over the southeast and adjoining central Bay of Bengal today. The meteorological centre has informed that the low-pressure area is likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a depression today, further strengthening into ...Read More >
Kolkata: Kolkata and several south Bengal districts could be lashed by thunderstorms and gusty winds on Oct 28 and 29 under the impact of a cyclonic storm, which is set to form over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal on the morning of Oct 27. The system, which is now brewing over the southeast Bay of Bengal, turned into a low-pressure area on Friday from an upper air circulation. It is slowly moving west-northwestwards and seemed headed towards the Andhra-Tamil Nadu coast, sa ...Read More >
Chennai: The city and its neighbouring districts may receive heavy rainfall as the season's first cyclonic storm takes shape from a low-pressure area that formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal on Friday. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Ranipet, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall (12-20cm in 24 hours) on Oct 27. The city saw cloudy skies and occasional drizzles on Friday.The system's track released by the agency showed it is li ...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 ai ...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 lo ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 24 (PTI) 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-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal moved slowly west-northwest and remained stationary over the same region. "It is likely to move w ...Read More >
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Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is expected to receive heavy (7-11 cm) to very heavy rainfall (12-20 cm) at isolated places on Friday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). A low-pressure area is expected to form over the southeast and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal on October 24 under the influence of an upper-air cyclonic circulation currently lying over the southeast Bay and the adjoining south Andaman Sea. Squally weather with wind speeds reaching 40-50 kmph, gusting to ...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 issu ...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 >
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 ...Read More >
Justice Surya Kant emphasizes the critical environmental cooperation needed between India and Sri Lanka, pointing to shared ecological challenges. Highlighting aspects like coral reef degradation and rising sea levels, he calls for transnational judicial efforts and comprehensive policy frameworks to protect biodiversity and ensure sustainable future. Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant highlighted the urgent necessity for environmental cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, calling it a m ...Read More >
A low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal. It is expected to intensify into a depression within 36 hours. This system may bring light to moderate rainfall to Odisha. Several districts are under a yellow warning for Tuesday and Wednesday. Thunderstorms with gusty winds are also anticipated in some areas. The IMD on Tuesday said a low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to intensify into a depression in the next 36 hours, which could trigger rainfall in Odi ...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' s ...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. " ...Read More >
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast of light to moderate rainfall with gusty winds in the state for the next five days. The officials said that there would be light to moderate rainfall in some places on October 22 and heavy rainfall on October 24 and 25 at isolated places in the state. The IMD officials have attributed this to a low pressure area forming near the south east of the Bay of Bengal is causing rains in the state. This would further strengthen into a de ...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 ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 22 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Kerala's Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts on Wednesday. The IMD had earlier placed Idukki, Palakkad, and Malappuram districts on red alert, but later withdrew it and placed them on orange alert. Also Read | Amit Shah Birthday: Indian Cinema Stars Form Bee-Line to Wish Minister of Home Aff ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Amaravati, has issued an orange alert for South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and a few districts in the Rayalaseema region on October 23 and 24 as heavy to very heavy rain is expected in these areas due to a low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal. However, rain is unlikely to play spoilsport for Deepavali celebrations in the State as there are no heavy rain warnings on October 19, 20 and 21. Light to moderate showers are likely in a few places, say ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 22 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Kerala's Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts on Wednesday. The IMD had earlier placed Idukki, Palakkad, and Malappuram districts on red alert, but later withdrew it and placed them on orange alert. A yellow alert has also been issued for Kasaragod, Kannur, Kollam, and Thiruvananthapuram, war ...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 like ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Heavy rain lashed Chennai and several coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry over the past 24 hours, inundating roads and disrupting traffic. Nellikuppam in Cuddalore recorded the highest rainfall of 19.8 cm by 8.30 am on Wednesday, followed by Vanur in Villupuram with 17.6 cm. In Chennai, Ennore received 11.9 cm, Nerkundram 10.9 cm, Maduravoyal 10.6 cm, and Medavakkam Junction 10.3 cm. Nungambakkam and Saligramam recorded 9.7 cm and 9.6 cm, respectively. The overnight downpour ...Read More >
Chennai: As the northeast monsoon intensifies, heavy rains battered Tamil Nadu over the past 24 hours, throwing normal life out of gear. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in the state over the next 48 hours. Cyclone alert has also been issued for the southern state. Waterlogging was reported in several regions of the state, with Chennai among the worst-affected cities. Several videos of waterlogged areas in the state also surfaced online. An orang ...Read More >
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