Weather department predicts rise in temperature in TN, per-monsoon showers likely from April 1

Chennai, March 29 ,2025 The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast a further rise in temperatures across Tamil Nadu over the next few days, with intense heat already being felt in several parts of the state. Chennai and interior districts experienced a second consecutive day of scorching weather, as observatories in Nungambakkam and Meenambakkam recorded […]

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 […]

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 […]