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Chennai Weather: Tamil Nadu to see rain and thunderstorms across several districts, including Chennai, with heavier showers in ghat regions Tamil Nadu is set to witness a mix of rainfall and dry conditions over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in several parts of the state. Rain Likely In Chennai And Nearby Districts According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai ...Read More >
Chennai, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu is witnessing a steady rise in summer temperatures, with heatwave conditions intensifying across the state. At least seven locations recorded temperatures above 37 degrees on Wednesday, signalling the onset of a stronger and more persistent heatwave this season. Weather experts attribute the early spike in temperatures to the impact of El Niño, which is expected to make this year's summer hotter than usual across southern India. Even in the first we ...Read More >
Minor International said the Middle East conflict is hurting its hotel bookings, with travel delays and cancellations expected to continue into the fourth quarter. However, the disruption is redirecting travellers, with India emerging as a preferred alternative destination. Hotels of Thailand headquartered Minor International are 'suffering' in the Middle East, but the conflict there could lead to an upward interest in India, said William E. Heinecke, founder and chairman of Minor International ...Read More >
The tiger reserve consists of the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary and the Anshi National Park, which are contiguous to each other and form a single tract of protected area in the biologically sensitive Western Ghats.The Union environment ministry has issued a draft notification declaring 663.32 square kilometres around the Kali Tiger Reserve in Karnataka as an Eco-Sensitive Zone. Eco-Sensitive Zones, or ESZ, are areas notified by the government around protected areas, national parks and wildlife san ...Read More >
Chennai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Parts of Tamil Nadu are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall on Wednesday, with thunderstorms and lightning expected at isolated locations, bringing some relief from the ongoing heatwave, according to the India Meteorological Department. Rainfall activity is expected across south Tamil Nadu, north coastal districts, as well as Puducherry and Karaikal. The Western Ghats regions are also likely to witness showers, while much of the north interior of Tamil ...Read More >
Chennai: The Chennai Meteorological Centre has forecast moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in South Tamil Nadu, isolated pockets of North Coastal Tamil Nadu, and across the Puducherry and Karaikal regions today. Chennai is also expected to receive moderate rain in a few parts of the city, even as temperatures soared past 100 degrees Fahrenheit in 12 locations across the state yesterday. Tamil Nadu weather forecast According to the Meteorological Centre, light to moderate rain a ...Read More >
The Maharashtra Resilient Development Programme (MRDP), designed to enhance the state's disaster management system, will receive Rs 165 crore in external assistance from the World Bank. Mumbai: The Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved the creation of a new Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence department, a major restructuring of state power utility Mahavitaran, and a World Bank-supported programme aimed at strengthening disaster-response mechanisms. The Maharashtra Resilient D ...Read More >
Dona Paula, Goa: A tragic road accident in North Goa has sparked outrage and demands for transparency after a young hospitality professional lost her life in what police describe as a high-speed collision involving a luxury car allegedly driven by a businessman's son. The accident took place late Sunday night in the Dona Paula area when a speeding Mini Cooper allegedly rammed into a motorcycle carrying two hotel employees. The impact proved fatal for 23-year-old Diksha Parwadkar, who was riding ...Read More >
Panaji: The Goa police have arrested the 21-year-old son of a Goa businessman for rash and negligent driving after a high-end Mini Cooper S car he was driving at high speed knocked over a motorcycle, killing Diksha Parwadkar, 23, a staff working at the Taj Convention Centre. The accident took place at Dona Paula, an upscale locality of capital city, Panjim, on Sunday night. Parwadkar, who was returning home from work after her shift, likely died on the spot, police said, while her colleague, D ...Read More >
KOZHIKODE: Kerala's long-pending tunnel project received a decisive legal clearance on Monday as the Supreme Court declined to halt the Kozhikode-Wayanad twin tunnel project, dismissing petitions challenging its environmental approval and effectively allowing construction to proceed. A Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi upheld an earlier verdict of the Kerala High Court, which had validated the environmental clearance granted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest ...Read More >
Chennai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chennai is likely to receive moderate rainfall on Tuesday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), as a low-pressure system persists over the region stretching from Telangana to the Gulf of Mannar via Tamil Nadu. The prevailing weather system is expected to bring intermittent rainfall across parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry over the next few days. The Meteorological Department has forecast that several areas in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry may ex ...Read More >
Chennai Weather Today: Tamil Nadu is set to witness a mix of rainy and dry conditions over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in several parts of the state. Rain Alert For Chennai, Nearby Districts The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai has predicted light to moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning in Chennai, Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram. Short bursts of rain are like ...Read More >
Chennai Weather: Tamil Nadu to see rain and thunderstorms across several districts, including Chennai, with heavier showers in ghat regions Tamil Nadu is set to witness a mix of rainfall and dry conditions over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in several parts of the state. Rain Likely In Chennai And Nearby Districts According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai ...Read More >
Chennai, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in the hilly regions of Virudhunagar, Theni and Dindigul districts on Monday, even as large parts of northern Tamil Nadu are expected to remain dry. According to an official statement, isolated places across southern Tamil Nadu and districts along the Western Ghats are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. The alert is particularly focuse ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu continued to reel under intense summer conditions on Friday, with interior districts recording soaring temperatures, while a few hill and Western Ghat regions witnessed isolated rainfall. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Vellore and Karur Paramathi emerged as the hottest locations in the state, each recording a maximum temperature of 39.5°C. Madurai Airport followed closely at 39.0°C, while Tiruchirappalli registered 38.8°C. Several other interior districts in ...Read More >
Chennai: A trough of low pressure extending from Marathwada to South Tamil Nadu, passing through Interior Karnataka, has brought widespread rainfall across the state, providing much-needed relief to residents suffering under scorching summer temperatures. The Meteorological Centre has forecast continued rainfall in several districts. Tamil Nadu weather forecast The Meteorological Centre has predicted light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning at a few places across Tamil Nadu, ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a major push to fast-track regional connectivity and economic growth, the Maharashtra government approved a revised alignment for the ambitious Shaktipeeth Expressway, increasing its length, cost and geographical reach while addressing earlier resistance from farmers and environmental concerns. Cleared on April 1, the redesigned Nagpur-Goa corridor will now span 856.765 km, an increase of 54 km from the earlier 802.592 km plan. The expansion has also driven up the estimated project c ...Read More >
An orange alert has been issued for parts of Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Pune experienced sudden unseasonal rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms after weeks of heat * Hail covered ground in parts of the city, an unusual sight before peak summer * IMD states such weather in March is rare but not unprecedented in the region Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode After weeks of rising temperatures, the ci ...Read More >
Chennai, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Over the next three days, coastal districts of southern Tamil Nadu are likely to experience light rainfall, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The forecast points to a continuation of mild pre-summer weather activity in select parts of the state. In its latest bulletin, the IMD stated that one or two places in the southern coastal belt may receive light showers during this period. Meanwhile, district ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Mar 12 (PTI) Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre told the Legislative Assembly on Thursday that the increase in the population of wild animals like tigers and elephants, amid a decrease in forest cover in the state, is contributing to human-animal conflicts. The minister was responding to questions raised by MLAs, including Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka in the Assembly. "The number of animals has increased. In 1972, Bandipur had 12 tigers. Now, there are 175 tigers. Regardi ...Read More >
The Pune Grand Tour 2026 is expected to witness participation of 28 competitive teams from across the globe, including 4 national teams representing some of the world's best cycling nations. India will field 2 national teams' namely, 'India A' and 'India B'. India's sporting landscape is poised for a historic moment as the country prepares to host its first-ever UCI 2.2 Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 - a Continental Team's Men's Elite Road Cycling Race. Scheduled from 19 to 23 January 2026 in the v ...Read More >
Mumbai: The State Election Commission (SEC) of Maharashtra on Monday announced the long-awaited election schedule for 29 municipal corporations across the state, including the high-profile Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) as well as Thane and Navi Mumbai. Polling for all 29 civic bodies will be held on January 15, 2026, followed by the counting of votes on January 16, State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare said while addressing a press conference in Mumbai. With the announcement of ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 14 (PTI) NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Sunday said talent and leadership are not limited to persons with privileged backgrounds and stressed the need to identify and support capable individuals from ordinary families to bring positive change in society. Speaking at the Sharad Pawar Inspire Fellowship award ceremony held at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre here, he said the fellowship programme has been designed keeping in mind the life and values of Yashwantrao Chavan, Maharashtra's f ...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 >
The Mettur Dam, the largest reservoir in the state, reached its Full Reservoir Level. (Image credit: @manojt4sap/X) Rain continued to batter Tamil Nadu causing a sharp rise in the water levels of the reservoirs and in Chennai, tree branches fell due to overnight downpour. The Mettur Dam, the largest reservoir in the state, reached its Full Reservoir Level (FRL). The widespread rain forced the administration in several districts to declare a holiday for schools and colleges on Wednesday. Apart ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 21 (ANI): A case has been registered against three unidentified women after a video showing them offering namaz on the premises of Pune's historic Shaniwar wada went viral on social media, sparking protests by BJP MP Medha Kulkarni and members of other organisations. According to the Pune City Police, the FIR has been filed under provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Rules, 1959, for allegedly violating restrictions ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 21 (ANI): As the festive lights of Diwali fade, a thick blanket of smog engulfs the skies, with air pollution levels rising sharply across major cities in Rajasthan, Delhi and other states. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Rajasthan stood at 243 as of 8 am today. Bhiwadi recorded the highest AQI in the state at 318, while Ajmer Civil Lines reported 228, Kota 227, and Udaipur 220 all falling in the ...Read More >
Thoothukudi, Oct 20: Thoothukudi witnessed severe waterlogging following four days of continuous heavy rainfall in the city and its surrounding areas. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast widespread rainfall across Tamil Nadu over the next six days, with several districts expected to experience heavy to very heavy showers between October 23 and 25. The RMC has issued a heavy rain alert for 11 districts in the southern and Western Ghats regions on the occasion of Deepavali. Dis ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu is bracing for widespread rainfall and thunderstorms through October 19, with heavy showers predicted for coastal and interior districts, including the Western Ghats. Chennai anticipates moderate rain and thunderstorms, with temperatures around 31-32°C. Residents are advised to remain alert to sudden storm activity. Tamil Nadu is likely to experience partly cloudy skies with moderate rain and thunderstorms across Chennai and several interior districts. Daytime temperatures in the cap ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The northeast monsoon has strengthened across Tamil Nadu, triggering widespread rainfall and atmospheric disturbances across southern India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the intensified monsoon has led to the formation of a persistent low-pressure trough over southern Kerala and adjoining Comorin Sea regions, while a deep depression over the southeast Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep area continues to hover in the same zone. According to Amudh ...Read More >
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