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Chennai, October 27, 2025: The Northeast Monsoon has tightened its grip over Tamil Nadu, with the formation of Cyclone Montha in the Bay of Bengal prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for the northern coastal regions. The brewing storm, currently centered approximately 720 kilometers away from Chennai, is expected to approach the coast in the coming days, significantly enhancing rainfall activity. The IMD has forecast that the system will intensify into a ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu is set to witness another round of intense standoff between BJP and DMK, as chief minister M K Stalin said on Sunday that he would challenge special intensive revision (SIR) through legal means and people's protest.As Election Commission of India is gearing up to begin SIR in the state in the coming days, Stalin said BJP and its ally AIADMK were 'plotting' to remove the names of voters from marginalized sections from the electoral rolls through the exercise. "BJP and its ally ...Read More >
Kerala Lottery Result | Image: Wikipedia (Representational Image) The Kerala Lottery Result for Kerala Samrudhi SM-26 will be declared today, Sunday, October 26, at 3 PM, while the official result list will be available on the Kerala Lottery Department's website by 4 PM. The first prize winner will take home a grand prize of ₹1 crore. Stay tuned as FPJ provides live updates of the Kerala Samrudhi SM-26 results. If you've purchased a ticket, you can check the complete winner list here once it's ...Read More >
The surplus water released from the city's Chembarambakkam reservoir, empties into the Adyar river which meets the Bay of Bengal in Chennai. Discharging surplus water from the dam is the usual flood control measure resorted to by the Water Resources Department to retain the water level in the dam. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday inspected the dredging work underway at the Adyar Estuary in view of the Northeast monsoon. The surplus water released from the city's Chembarambakkam r ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday undertook a surprise inspection of the Adyar River mouth for the second consecutive day, reviewing the ongoing dredging and widening operations intended to facilitate free flow of floodwater into the Bay of Bengal during the intensifying northeast monsoon. The inspection, which took place near Srinivasapuram, follows CM Stalin's earlier visit on October 24. Officials from the Public Works Department and the Greater Chennai Co ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India trialled cloud seeding over its smog-filled capital for the first time, spraying a chemical from an aeroplane to encourage rain and wash deadly particles out of the air. Cloud seeding is the practice of using aeroplanes to fire salt or other chemicals into clouds to induce rain. New Delhi city authorities, working with the government's Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, launched a test run on Thursday (Oct 23) afternoon using a Cessna light aeroplane over the city's northe ...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 ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) The well-marked low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal intensified into a depression on Saturday and is expected to develop into a cyclonic storm named 'Montha' by Monday (October 27), according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). In its latest bulletin, the IMD said the system, currently centred around 990 km east-southeast of Chennai, is moving west-northwestwards and is likely to intensify into a deep depression by Sunday (October 26). ...Read More >
CHENNAI: After the well-marked low-pressure failed to bring heavy rain to the city, a fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal on Friday, which may bring back intense rain spells to Chennai and neighbouring districts. IMD has issued a heavy rainfall warning for Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Chengelpet and a few northern districts between Oct 26 and 28. Weather bloggers said the system has the potential to strengthen into a cyclone.An IMD bulletin said the low-pressur ...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 >
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 >
Chennai, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Three expert teams deputed by the Union government will begin inspections across Tamil Nadu on Saturday to assess the moisture levels of paddy procured during the ongoing Kuruvai season, the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) said. The move follows a request from the State government on October 19, seeking approval to raise the permissible moisture limit for procured paddy from 17 per cent to 22 per cent. The plea was made after continuous northeast ...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 >
CHENNAI: In view of heavy inflows from catchment areas, the Water Resources Department (WRD) on Friday increased the discharge from Poondi reservoir from 4,500 cusecs to 9,500 cusecs. Officials said releases may be further increased depending on inflow and rainfall in the coming days. Following the outflow, a flood alert has been issued for more than 30 villages along the Kosasthalaiyar river, including Nambakkam, Krishnapuram, Atrambakkam, Odhapai and Thamaraipakkam. As of Friday, the dam's st ...Read More >
MADIKERI: For the first time, Kodagu's Harangi reservoir has filled up to the brim in October. Following increasing inflow to the dam, over 5,000 cusecs of water is being let out to the rivers. The catchment areas in the district are receiving heavy rainfall every day, and the reservoir is filled to its full capacity for the first time in a non-monsoon month. "In the wake of heavy rainfall in the Harangi basin for the past one week, additional water is being released into the river for the dam' ...Read More >
Mumbai: After heavy rains lashed the city on Friday, bringing brief waterlogging and traffic disruptions, Mumbai woke up to sunny skies on Saturday morning. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) cautioned that the respite may be short-lived, as the city remains under a Yellow Alert with a forecast of partly cloudy skies and a possibility of moderate rain or thunderstorms through the day. According to the IMD, temperatures are expected to hover around 34°C during the day and dip to ...Read More >
In a bid to ensure a cleaner Yamuna for the upcoming Chhath festival, Haryana is releasing additional water into the river. This initiative aids Delhi in its mission to maintain the river's purity. The Delhi Jal Board is also implementing de-foaming spray to combat surface pollutants. The neighbouring Haryana has started discharging extra water in the Yamuna ahead of Chhath, aiding efforts of the BJP-led Delhi government to keep the river clean and froth-free during the Purvanchali festival, so ...Read More >
The unusually large droplets, coupled with the high frequency of rain, have prompted scientists to launch a detailed study on how precipitation affects signal transmission and how to adapt future networks to extreme weather conditions. Sohra, Meghalaya: Scientists at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Meghalaya and the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) have embarked on a joint research project to develop new methods to improve 5G and 6G connectivity in Sohra, the rainiest ...Read More >
New Delhi: Even as Delhi govt prepares to set up 23 major Chhath ghats along the Yamuna, the Delhi stretch of the river, which was visibly cleaner after the monsoon rain, is showing renewed signs of degradation. Frothing has reappeared in parts of it -- a sign that pollution levels are rising again. Delhi Pollution Control Committee's monthly analysis for Oct shows a sharp rise in pollution levels compared to Sept, a month when the Yamuna was the cleanest in the recorded history due to the stron ...Read More >
SOHRA, Oct 24: Scientists at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Meghalaya and the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) have embarked on a joint research project to develop new methods to improve 5G and 6G connectivity in Sohra, the rainiest place on Earth. After shifting to their permanent campus here earlier this year, researchers found themselves "fascinated and occasionally frustrated" by the sheer size of each raindrop that falls over Sohra in the state East Khasi Hills d ...Read More >
Coimbatore: Pothole-ridden roads aren't anything new to the city. But with rainwater stagnating on them now, motorists are at a high risk of meeting with accidents every day.Take for instance the Vilankurichi Road, a crucial artery connecting the busy Avinashi Road and Sathyamangalam Road. The road in tatters has become a nightmare for motorists. According to a motorist, the road from the 'S' bend to Cheran Maa Nagar is filled with potholes. Two-wheeler riders losing balance and falling are a co ...Read More >
TIRUCHY: Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister MRK Panneerselvam visited flood-hit Delta districts on Friday and ordered officials to extend on-time rain alerts and ways to save their crops from damage. Agriculture and revenue officials have been asked to enumerate the extent of crop damage and share recommendations for the compensation to be issued. The minister inspected the worst-hit places, including ready-to-harvest kuruvai and standing crops that had submerged in water in several area ...Read More >
In an exciting move to enhance watersports in Goa, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte is rolling out uniform pricing and standardized kiosks for vendors. This initiative aims to eliminate unfair package deals and aggressive selling tactics that often frustrate visitors. Official watersports operators will receive prominent exposure on the Goa Tourism website, ensuring tourists can easily find legitimate services. Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte has said the government will implement uniform rate ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) ITC Hotels on Friday reported nearly 74 per cent rise in consolidated net profit for the second quarter ended September at Rs 133.29 crore, on higher revenue from operations. The company, which listed on the stock exchanges earlier this year post its demerger from ITC Limited, had posted a net profit of Rs 76.63 crore a year ago. In a statement, ITC Hotels observed that the hospitality sector remains well-positioned for expansion, backed by robust domestic travel, evolv ...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 >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said that cloud seeding is essential for the national capital as it could play a key role in controlling rising pollution levels during the winter season. Speaking about a successful test run of the experiment carried out on Thursday, Gupta said, "Cloud seeding is something that has never happened before. We want to carry out this trial over the city as it could help reduce air pollution." "We believe this technology will be suc ...Read More >
Also Read: Kerala braces for heavy rain as IMD issues yellow alert across 11 districts The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert in eight districts from 7 am, warning of very heavy rainfall -- 11 to 20 cm in isolated pockets -- accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching up to 50 kmph. Residents were urged to exercise caution as the deluge threatened further disruptions, with the IMD emphasising the intensity of the downpour and the potential for localised floo ...Read More >
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