Chennai, March 25 ,2025 With summer setting in, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast a gradual rise in day temperatures across many parts of Tamil Nadu starting Tuesday, March 25. Dry weather is expected to dominate the State, except for districts along the Western Ghats, which may receive light to moderate rainfall […]
Weather department predicts light to moderate rains in TN for next two days
Chennai,March 23 ,2025 The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC)has predicted light to moderate rains in many paets of Tamil Nadu for the next two days. After a two-day dry spell, light to moderate rain may resume from March 27 and continue on 28th.Chennai may also receive light to moderate rain on Sunday, according to the centre. […]
Weather department predicts TN to experience temperature surge until tomorrow, IMD issued heat advisory
Chennai, March 18 Tamil Nadu is set to experience a surge in temperatures, with the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) forecasting an increase of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal until tomorrow (March 19). According to the RMC, the maximum temperature is expected to range between 34°C and 36°C over the next few days. Light […]
Flood mitigation : Greater Chennai Corporation to issue notices for removal of permanent encroachments
Chennai, November 21 (BPNS) The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), during its flood mitigation surveys, has identified several permanent encroachments, including apartment buildings, private hospitals, and clinics. Officials from the GCC have confirmed that notices will be issued to these permanent structures through the Revenue Department, followed by lawful eviction after the submission of the revenue […]
Weather department issues orange alert for Issued Tamil Nadu on November 26
Chennai, November 21 (BPNS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) issued an orange alert for Tamil Nadu on November 26.According to the RMC, an upper-level cyclonic circulation is expected to form over the South Andaman Sea and its surrounding areas within the next 24 hours. This is likely to develop into a low-pressure area in the […]
Heavy rains, inundation : Farmers face loss of Samba paddy cultivation in Delta districts of TN
Chennai, November 20 (BPNS) Heavy rains lashing the Delta districts of Tamil Nadu, often referred to as the rice bowl of the state, is likely to cause extensive damage to Samba paddy crops. Samba paddy farmers fears the loss of paddy cultivation in the Delta districts. The districts of Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, and Nagapattinam have […]
Heavy rains : Holiday declared for schools in five districts of TN
Chennai, November 20 (BPNS ) Heavy rains continue to lash southern Tamil Nadu, prompting the district collectors of Ramanathapuram, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, and Karaikal to declare holidays for schools on Wednesday, November 20. The decision applies to all government and private schools in these districts. In Ramanathapuram, the district collector has also announced a holiday […]
Heavy Rains: Weather department issues Yellow alert for 18 districts in TN
Chennai, November 16 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for 18 districts in Tamil Nadu for Saturday (November 16) and Sunday (November 17).According to an RMC statement, heavy rains are expected in Kanyakumari, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Ramanathapuram, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Sivaganga, Pudukottai, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Cuddalore, Villupuram, and […]
Heavy losses for banana farmers due to slump in demand following rains
Chennai, November 15( IANS) A slump in demand due to the recent rains and harvesting under way simultaneously in neighbouring states are causing heavy losses for banana farmers in Thanjavur as they say traders offer as low as Rs 6/kg for their harvest. While they are used to witnessing low demand during the rainy season, […]
Rains predicted in North TN, Chennai for next few days
Chennai, Sept 27 (BPNS) The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rains and thunderstorms in some parts of North Tamil Nadu and in Chennai and its suburbs. The IMD in a statement said that the rains will continue in Chennai and its suburbs till Friday evening. In the next 48 hours, weathermen have predicted thunderstorms […]



