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Heavy rain, strong winds forecast in five Tamil Nadu districts; moderate showers

Heavy rain, strong winds forecast in five Tamil Nadu districts; moderate showers

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The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds in five districts of Tamil Nadu on Saturday, while predicting moderate rain across several parts of the State, Puducherry and Karaikal over the next week. According to the weather department, an atmospheric trough currently extends from East Vidarbha to Tamil Nadu, passing through Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The prevailing weather system is expected to enhance rainfall activity across Tamil Nadu in the coming days. The RMC has issued a heavy rain warning for the districts of Nilgiris, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri on Saturday. These districts are likely to experience intense showers accompanied by gusty winds, officials said. Apart from these areas, moderate rainfall coupled with strong winds is expected at isolated places in the Western Ghats districts, the Cauvery delta region and parts of north Tamil Nadu. The weather department has advised residents in vulnerable areas to remain cautious, especially in regions prone to waterlogging and landslides. The rainfall activity is expected to continue over the weekend. The meteorological centre has …

Southwest monsoon advances; heavy rainfall forecast in parts of Tamil Nadu

Southwest monsoon advances; heavy rainfall forecast in parts of Tamil Nadu

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The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds across Tamil Nadu till June 9 as the southwest monsoon advances. Heavy rain is expected in several districts, while fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea due to rough weather conditions Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Heavy rain likely in 22 Tamil Nadu districts; wet weather to continue for a week

Heavy rain likely in 22 Tamil Nadu districts; wet weather to continue for a week

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The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in 22 districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, as a cyclonic circulation persists over south Kerala and adjoining Tamil Nadu regions.  The weather system is expected to influence rainfall activity across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry for the next week. According to the weather department, widespread rainfall is likely across several parts of the state, with heavy showers expected in western, central and southern districts. The forecast comes amid strengthening monsoon activity over the southern peninsula and favourable atmospheric conditions for the development of thunderstorms. The districts likely to receive heavy rainfall include Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Theni, Karur, Namakkal, Erode, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari. Meteorologists said the rain could be accompanied by lightning and gusty winds at isolated locations, prompting authorities to advise residents to exercise caution during periods of thunderstorm activity. The weather department has also predicted that heavy rainfall will continue in parts of western and southern Tamil …

Tamil Nadu faces above-normal temperatures and high humidity, says weather department

Tamil Nadu faces above-normal temperatures and high humidity, says weather department

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 As the temperatures are expected to be above normal between two and three degrees Celsius, combined with high humidity, the heatwave is expected to cause discomfort in coastal areas of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry till May 5. A bulletin from the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai said that the temperature in Chennai (Meenambakkam), Erode, Karur, Nagapattinam and Vellore districts in the state will be above normal between two and three degrees Celsius. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Various parts of T.N. to get light to heavy rain from January 7

Various parts of T.N. to get light to heavy rain from January 7

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Scattered rainfall is likely across Tamil Nadu from January 7, prolonging the Northeast monsoon. Some southern districts may receive heavy rainfall for two days. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast rain over coastal areas starting Wednesday, which will then spread to other regions on Thursday. While light to moderate rain is likely to last in a few places till January 11, southern and delta districts are expected to receive heavy rainfall on January 9 and 10. Six districts, including Ramanathapuram and Mayiladuthurai, may experience heavy rain on Friday, and districts such as Cuddalore, Thanjavur, and Villupuram may record intense rainfall on Saturday. The monsoon has spilled over into January this year, too, like many other years previously. B. Amudha, Head (Additional in-charge), RMC, said that a low-pressure area has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining east Equatorial Indian Ocean on Monday evening under the influence of the upper air cyclonic circulation. The weather system is likely to become more marked by Tuesday evening and influence rainfall activity over the State, particularly …

Weather Today Live Updates: Delhi Airport Operations Normal, Air Quality Improves But Stays ‘Very Poor’

Weather Today Live Updates: Delhi Airport Operations Normal, Air Quality Improves But Stays ‘Very Poor’

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Weather News Today Live Updates: Delhi has been grappling with hazardous air for several days. Although air quality showed a slight improvement on Monday, it continued to remain in the “very poor” category. Data from the Sameer app indicated that the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was 365 at 5.05 am. Four monitoring stations recorded “severe” air quality, with AQI levels crossing 400. Aya Nagar was the only area to report “poor” air quality, registering an AQI of 299, while most other parts of the capital remained in the “very poor” range. On Sunday morning, the city recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 377, placing it in the “very poor” category. Meanwhile, flight operations at Delhi airport are continuing without disruption. On Sunday, more than 105 flights were cancelled and over 450 were delayed due to low visibility caused by dense fog at Delhi airport. At least 55 arriving flights and 52 departures were cancelled. Recently, flight operations were affected at Delhi and other airports due to dense fog. Follow for live updates. …

Weather News Today Live Updates: Delhi’s ITO Records ‘Severe’ Air Quality As AQI Touches 405

Weather News Today Live Updates: Delhi’s ITO Records ‘Severe’ Air Quality As AQI Touches 405

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Weather Report News Today Live Updates: Delhi woke up to tightened borders and heightened enforcement as the capital pushed deeper into emergency pollution measures under GRAP Stage IV. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city was recorded at 393 at 6 am on Sunday morning, remaining in the ‘very poor’ category and signalling no respite from the ongoing pollution spell. Visuals from the ITO area showed a layer of toxic smog engulfing the national capital. The AQI in the area stood at 405, categorised as ‘severe’, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) are running smoothly, airport authorities said on Sunday, issuing a passenger advisory amid routine travel movement. In a statement, the airport confirmed that arrivals and departures are operating seamlessly, with no major disruptions reported. Passengers have been advised to stay in touch with their respective airlines for the latest updates on flight schedules. The advisory also wished travellers a pleasant and hassle-free journey, assuring them of normal operations at the …

Top Meteorologist Says Chennai Done With Heavy Rain For Now, But Watch Out For These 2 Days

Top Meteorologist Says Chennai Done With Heavy Rain For Now, But Watch Out For These 2 Days

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Private meteorologist Pradeep John has stated that this year’s spell of heavy rain in Chennai has come to an end. Speaking at an event in Chennai, the forecaster, widely known as ‘Tamilnadu Weatherman’, noted that the city may still experience moderate rainfall on December 16 and 17. He explained that moderate rain is likely across regions stretching from Puducherry and the Cuddalore delta through to the southern districts on December 9 and 10. While heavy rainfall for Chennai has concluded for the year, some showers are expected to continue in the delta belt and the southern parts of Tamil Nadu. When questioned about the impact of Cyclone Titva, he remarked that the heavy rain originally forecast for Sunday eventually occurred on Monday instead. Districts surrounding Chennai received significant rainfall, with areas around the city recording up to 20 centimetres owing to the cyclone. However, places such as Kanchipuram and Vellore, where heavier rain had been expected, received comparatively less. Even so, he added that the overall volume of rainfall typically associated with a cyclone had …

Cyclone heads towards Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast| India News

Cyclone heads towards Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast| India News

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Cyclone Ditwah LIVE updates: The system is further expected to continue moving north-northwest across the coast of Sri Lanka Cyclone Ditwah LIVE updates: The Indian Meteorological Department on Friday informed that the Cyclonic storm Ditwah is currently moving over coastal Sri Lanka and the adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal. It is moving towards north-northwest and is expected to move closer to the Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh coasts by the early hours of November 30, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). At 8:30 am (IST) on November 28, the storm was located near 8.3°N and 81.0°E about 40 km southwest of Trincomalee and 100 km northwest of Batticaloa in Sri Lanka. On the Indian side, it was 320 km south-southeast of Karaikal, 430 km south-southeast of Puducherry, and 530 km south of Chennai. The IMD further said that Cyclone Ditwah is likely to keep moving north-northwest, crossing along the Sri Lanka coast and the southwest Bay of Bengal. It is expected to reach the coasts of North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and South Andhra …

Chennai wakes up to summer showers, IMD issues yellow alert for select districts | Latest News India

Chennai wakes up to summer showers, IMD issues yellow alert for select districts | Latest News India

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Chennai residents woke to brief showers on Thursday morning, getting a temporary respite from the heat. Skies are expected to remain cloudy as the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for select state districts. The RMC has forecasted light thunderstorms and lightning with moderate rainfall over the next few days over isolated areas of Chennai. (Representative)(PTI file) The RMC has forecasted light thunderstorms and lightning with moderate rainfall over the next few days over isolated areas of Chennai and other northern districts of the state. The weather agency has issued a yellow alert for districts bordering the ghat areas for isolated heavy rainfall till Sunday. A cyclonic circulation over the Comorin area and its neighbourhood is expected to trigger widespread showers across these districts over the next five days. Also read | Bengaluru braces for rain and strong winds; IMD warns of thunderstorms across Karnataka Senthamarai Kannan, Director of the Area Cyclone Warning Centre, RMC, stated that the weather systems over south Tamil Nadu would bring light to moderate rainfall in several …