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August 19, 2026 9:33 AM

Heavy rain forecast in 3 Tamil Nadu districts; interior areas likely to see temperature rise

Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms is likely to occur in Chengalpattu, Villupuram and Cuddalore districts on Wednesday, the Regional Meteorological Centre said, as a weak low-pressure circulation persists over the coastal belt of Tamil Nadu. In its latest weather bulletin, the department said the low-level atmospheric circulation was likely to create favourable conditions for rainfall across several parts of the state. Moderate rain is also likely at isolated places in Tiruvallur, Tiruvan...

July 7, 2026 2:02 PM

Heavy rain forecast for north Bengal, warning issued for possible landslides and rising river levels

The Met Department on Tuesday predicted heavy rain in north Bengal districts, warning that this is likely to cause landslides in the hill areas while the water level in rivers may rise beyond the danger limit. It also ruled out the possibility of heavy rain in south Bengal districts for now. "The depression is clearing over south Bengal districts. Therefore, heavy rain is unlikely. Scattered light to moderate rain will continue. However, heavy rain has been predicted in north Bengal, which cou...

June 29, 2026 11:51 AM

Heavy rain forecast for four Tamil Nadu districts as low-pressure weather system persists

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rainfall in four districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday as a low-pressure circulation continues to influence weather conditions across the state. According to the RMC, an atmospheric circulation persists at an altitude of around 1.5 km above mean sea level, extending from Karnataka to the Kanyakumari Sea. Under its influence, isolated heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds is likely in the hill areas of Coim...

June 18, 2026 12:34 PM

Heavy rain forecast for several TN districts; temperatures likely to dip

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rainfall in several districts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days, with western and central parts of the state likely to receive significant showers. According to the weather department, heavy rain is expected on Thursday and Friday in the districts of Nilgiris, Dindigul, Theni, Madurai, Sivaganga, Tiruchy and Perambalur. Authorities have advised residents in these districts to remain alert, particularly in low-lying areas that are v...

November 6, 2025 10:14 AM

Heavy rain forecast across TN till Nov 11, schools shut in Tirupattur today

Tamil Nadu is expected to witness widespread rainfall till November 11 due to the prevailing atmospheric circulation over the state’s interior regions, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). In its latest forecast, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai said that several districts in central and western Tamil Nadu are likely to experience moderate to heavy rain over the next few days. The IMD attributed this to an upper-air cyclonic circulation persisting over t...

October 28, 2025 1:02 PM

IMD forecasts heavy rain, issues yellow alert for 23 districts in Rajasthan

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a yellow alert for 23 districts of Rajasthan, warning of thunderstorms, gusty winds (20–40 kmph), and light to moderate rainfall over the next few days. The alert covers the districts of Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Banswara, Pratapgarh, Baran, Kota, Jhalawar, Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Dausa, Jaipur, Ajmer, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Rajsamand, Bundi, Tonk, Pali, Dungarpur, Sirohi, and Nagaur. Officials have advised residents to take precau...

August 14, 2025 9:45 AM

Delhi-NCR wakes up to heavy rain, IMD issues ‘red alert’

Heavy rainfall lashed Delhi on Thursday morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) raising its alert from yellow to red for the day. Early morning visuals showed an overcast sky and steady downpour across Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram. The showers reduced visibility and left several roads waterlogged, causing traffic snarls and making the morning commute difficult for motorists and office-goers. The fresh spell comes just two days after heavy rains on Tuesday triggered flight delays ...