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Southwest monsoon reaches Kerala, marks official beginning of rainy season

Southwest monsoon reaches Kerala, marks official beginning of rainy season

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced the arrival of the southwest monsoon over Kerala, marking the official beginning of India`s four-month rainy season, reported the PTI. The monsoon reached Kerala on June 4, a few days later than its usual onset date of 1 June. Earlier forecasts had suggested the monsoon would arrive as early as May 26, but its progress was delayed. According to the IMD, the southwest monsoon has now advanced across the entire Lakshadweep region, Kerala and Mahe, as well as parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The weather system has also expanded over large sections of the Arabian Sea, the Comorin area and several parts of the Bay of Bengal, indicating a steady progression across the country. The arrival of the monsoon in Kerala is closely watched as it signals the start of the crucial June to September rainfall season, which is vital for agriculture, water resources and the wider economy. IMD revises rainfall forecast Last week, the weather department revised its seasonal rainfall outlook, forecasting below-normal rainfall for the …

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 …

Scorching heat to grip Tamil Nadu till April 12; humidity likely to worsen discomfort

Scorching heat to grip Tamil Nadu till April 12; humidity likely to worsen discomfort

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The combination of humid air and high temperatures will influence hot weather and lead to discomfort for people. | Photo Credit: VENKATACHALAPAHTY C Many parts of Tamil Nadu are likely to be gripped by scorching heat till April 12. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast an increase in maximum temperature by two to three degrees Celsius till Sunday. With the summer heat gradually rising in the State, the RMC has issued a heat index advisory , particularly coastal pockets, on Thursday. RMC officials noted that the trough prevailing over Tamil Nadu would lead to moisture incursion and increase humidity. . The combination of humid air and high temperatures would influence hot weather and discomfort in places like Chennai. Published – April 09, 2026 12:27 am IST 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

Cyclone Ditwah Weakens Near TN Coast, Heavy Rains Continue | Cities News

Cyclone Ditwah Weakens Near TN Coast, Heavy Rains Continue | Cities News

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Last Updated:December 01, 2025, 11:04 IST Cyclone Ditwah weakened near north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, causing heavy rain and three deaths. Sri Lanka reports 334 deaths and 1.3 million affected. Cyclone Ditwah weakened near north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, causing heavy rain and three deaths. Sri Lanka reports 334 deaths and 1.3 million affected. Cyclone Ditwah weakened into a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal late Sunday as it continued moving northwards at around 10 kmph, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The system is expected to lose strength further and become a depression by Monday noon. In its 2 am update, the IMD said the centre of the deep depression was located about 50 km off the north Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coasts. The agency had earlier issued a red alert for north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and parts of south coastal Andhra Pradesh. Tamil Nadu’s revenue and disaster management minister KKSSR Ramachandran confirmed that three people have died in rain-related incidents triggered by the cyclone. Cyclone Ditwah: Key updates The storm system weakened into …

Cyclone Ditwah Nears Coast As Heavy Rain Batters Tamil Nadu; Flight Operations Hit In Chennai | India News

Cyclone Ditwah Nears Coast As Heavy Rain Batters Tamil Nadu; Flight Operations Hit In Chennai | India News

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Last Updated:November 30, 2025, 11:30 IST Cyclone Ditwah Updates: The Chennai airport cancelled 54 flights on Saturday and has announced 47 cancellations for Sunday including 36 domestic and 11 international. Ramanathapuram: Strong winds bend palm trees and waves crash against a seawall during rough sea conditions triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. (PTI Photo) Cyclone Ditwah continued to advance towards the Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and south Andhra Pradesh coasts on Saturday, prompting a red alert and extensive preparations across the region. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the system moved nearly northwards at around 5 kmph over the southwest Bay of Bengal and the adjoining Sri Lanka-Tamil Nadu coastline, maintaining its intensity as it inched closer to the mainland. As of 11:30 pm on 29 November, the cyclonic storm was centred near latitude 10.7°N and longitude 80.6°E. It lay roughly 90 km east-northeast of Vedaranyam, 90 km east-southeast of Karaikal, 130 km north-northeast of Jaffna, 160 km south-southeast of Puducherry and about 260 km south of Chennai. IMD …

Cyclone ‘Senyar’: Low-pressure in Bay of Bengal likely to intensify; heavy rain alert in southern states

Cyclone ‘Senyar’: Low-pressure in Bay of Bengal likely to intensify; heavy rain alert in southern states

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The low-pressure system near Malaysia and the Strait of Malacca in the Bay of Bengal will likely intensify into a depression over the South Andaman Sea over the next 12 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday evening. Motorists holding umbrellas ride along a street amid heavy rains in Chennai.(Image for representation/AFP) “The depression over Strait of Malacca moved west-northwestwards in past 6 hours with a speed of 10 kmph and lay centered at 1730 hours IST of today, the 25th November, 2025 over the same region near latitude 5.1°N and longitude 99.0°E, about 150 km west-southwest of George Town (Malaysia), 210 km east of Kuta Makmur (Indonesia), 680 km east-southeast of Nancowry (Nicobar Islands) and 820 km east-southeast of Car Nicobar (Nicobar Islands),” the weather agency wrote on X. “It is very likely to continue to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a deep depression during the next 12 hours. Continuing to move west-northwestwards, it is very likely to intensify further subsequently,” it added. If the system develops into a cyclonic storm, it would …

Heavy rains predicted in THESE three districts on December 24 and 25 – India TV

Heavy rains predicted in THESE three districts on December 24 and 25 – India TV

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Image Source : ISTOCK Tamil Nadu weather update Tamil Nadu weather is predicted to witness a drop in temperature over the next two days. Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai has predicted heavy rainfall in three districts of the state including Chengalpattu, Viluppuram and Cuddalore. The rainfall will be a repercussion of low-pressure area over west-central Bay of Bengal which persisted over the same region at 2.30 pm on December 22, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD). As per the RMC officials, the Bay of Bengal has changed the wind flow pattern and the coastal districts have been witnessing northerly winds and due to this haze or mist is expected to prevail in the city. Chennai is expected to witness mild showers in some areas for the next two days. Check the detailed weather update below. Tamil Nadu rains As per the IMD weather prediction, heavy rainfall will take place in the isolated places over Chengalpattu, Viluppuram and Cuddalore, as well as Puducherry on December 24 and 25 (Tuesday and Wednesday). The weather department also predicted that …

Cyclone Fengal Live Updates: Chennai Waterlogged Amid Heavy Rain, CM Stalin Reviews Preparedness

Cyclone Fengal Live Updates: Chennai Waterlogged Amid Heavy Rain, CM Stalin Reviews Preparedness

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Last Updated: November 30, 2024, 12:00 IST Cyclone Fengal Tracker Live Updates, Tamil Nadu Weather Today: Heavy rain lashes parts of Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu as cyclonic storm ‘Fengal’ is expected to make landfall near the coastal areas of Puducherry on Saturday afternoon, said the India Meteorological Department. The cyclone, which changed weather conditions with strong winds and heavy rain, has affected flight operations, public transport and normal life in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. As a precautionary measure, the Tamil Nadu government have closed schools and colleges in Chennai and asked the private IT firms to allow work from home for their employees on November 30. The step was taken to reduce the number of people commuting during the storm’s peak hours. Cyclone Fengal, which intensified into a cyclonic storm on November 29, is expected to make landfall between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram near Puducherry around midday, said the IMD, issuing a red alert for heavy rain in several parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the …

Cyclone Fengal: Schools Shut In Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Amid Heavy Rain; Landfall Likely Today | Updates

Cyclone Fengal: Schools Shut In Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Amid Heavy Rain; Landfall Likely Today | Updates

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Last Updated:November 30, 2024, 09:50 IST Cyclone Fengal Updates: The approaching storm, which is expected to bring changes in weather conditions, has led to the closure of schools and colleges in Tamil Nadu. Fengal Cyclone in India Updates: Authorities have issued advisories for fishermen | Image/Representative (PTI) India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for heavy rain in several parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry as Cyclonic storm ‘Fengal’ over the Bay of Bengal is expected to make landfall on Saturday afternoon, close to the coastal areas of Puducherry. The approaching storm, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds with a speed up to 90 Kmph, has led to the closure of schools and colleges in several parts of the state and the halt of public services. The IMD issued a red alert for very heavy to extremely heavy rain on Saturday in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Villuppuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore districts, and Puducherry. #WATCH | Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Rough sea witnessed due to the impact of cyclone Fengal; visuals from Kasimedu.According …

Heavy rain leaves parts of Tamil Nadu flooded, normal life hit | Latest News India

Heavy rain leaves parts of Tamil Nadu flooded, normal life hit | Latest News India

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Intermittent, widespread rains lashed Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, bringing residential neighbourhoods and roads under knee-deep water and leading to traffic congestion besides affecting public transport services. Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin inspects a waterlogged area amid rain, at Pattalam in Chennai on Tuesday. (PTI) While bus services were affected in several areas, Southern Railway announced cancellation of four express trains including the Chennai Central-Mysuru Kaveri Express due to waterlogging. Several domestic flights were cancelled as sufficient number of passengers did not turn up to avail services. According to the India Meteorological Department bulletin, the city received 125mm (recorded in the Nungambakkam station) of rainfall on Tuesday, even as the weather department forecast more rains for the next two days in the state. The IMD bulletin said that on October 16, “heavy to very heavy rain with extremely heavy rain at one or two places is likely to occur over Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Chennai districts”. ALSO READ- ‘Developed India will be free from terrorism, drugs by 2047’: Amit Shah …