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June 11, 2026 2:15 PM

Heavy rain lashes Dehradun, brings relief from heat; IMD forecasts continued wet spell across Uttarakhand

Heavy rain lashed Dehradun on Thursday, bringing relief from the prevailing heat in the Uttarakhand capital. The Garhi Cantt area of Dehradun received heavy rainfall as weather conditions changed across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast rain activity accompanied by lightning, hailstorms and strong winds across Uttarakhand. According to the IMD, light to moderate rain, snowfall at altitudes of 4,200 metres and above, and thunderstorms are likely to occur at most plac...

June 11, 2026 4:17 PM

Heavy rain, gusty winds likely in 11 Tamil Nadu districts; wet spell to continue for a week

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds in 11 districts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days, with widespread rain expected to continue across the state and adjoining Union Territories for at least a week. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), an active low-pressure area extending from the central Bay of Bengal to coastal Karnataka through parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and interior Karnataka is influencing weather c...

June 6, 2026 11:22 AM

Heavy rain, strong winds likely across Tamil Nadu till June 9 as southwest monsoon advances

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds across several parts of Tamil Nadu over the coming days as the southwest monsoon continues to advance over southern India. According to the weather department, an upper-air cyclonic circulation persists over coastal Karnataka and adjoining regions at an altitude of 3.1 km to 4.5 km above mean sea level. The southwest monsoon has further advanced into the remaining p...

May 6, 2026 10:36 AM

Heavy rain alert issued for several Tamil Nadu districts; strong winds likely

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds across several districts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days due to a trough extending from Madhya Pradesh to Tamil Nadu. According to the weather department, the trough currently passes through the Gulf of Mannar region and stretches across Theni, Dindigul, Karur, Tiruchy, Namakkal, Erode, and the Nilgiris. As a result, many parts of the state are likely to receive intense rainfall alo...

April 27, 2026 9:26 AM

Heavy rain likely in western Tamil Nadu; strong winds forecast till May 2

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rainfall across parts of western Tamil Nadu, including Nilgiris, Coimbatore, and Erode, with the wet spell expected to begin later this week and continue for at least three days. According to the latest weather bulletin, widespread rainfall activity is likely across the state between April 30 and May 2, driven by a low-pressure system prevailing over Tamil Nadu and adjoining regions. Meteorologists said the system is expected to susta...

April 6, 2026 10:31 AM

Heavy rain forecast in Tamil Nadu’s Western Ghat; dry spell to continue in northern districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in the hilly regions of Virudhunagar, Theni and Dindigul districts on Monday, even as large parts of northern Tamil Nadu are expected to remain dry. According to an official statement, isolated places across southern Tamil Nadu and districts along the Western Ghats are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. The alert is particularly focused on the higher-altitude areas of ...

April 5, 2026 2:52 PM

Centre reviews crop damage after heavy rains, hailstorms; assures support to farmers

Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has taken cognisance of heavy rainfall and hailstorms reported across several states, directing officials to assess the extent of crop damage and coordinate with state authorities. The minister has asked officials from the Agriculture Ministry to immediately review the situation and gather detailed reports from affected regions. He also instructed them to remain in close contact with state governments to monitor the impact on ...

January 12, 2026 9:21 AM

IMD predicts heavy rain in seven Tamil Nadu districts as low-pressure system persists

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in seven districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, as an atmospheric low-pressure system continues to prevail over the southern coastal region of the state and the adjoining Gulf of Mannar. The weather system is expected to trigger intense showers across parts of the Cauvery delta and surrounding regions, prompting authorities to advise caution. According to the IMD, districts likely to receive heavy rainfall today include Cuddalor...

December 4, 2025 11:16 AM

Cyclone Ditwah: Heavy rain forecast for Chennai, Tiruvallur districts; schools closed

Heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclonic Storm Ditwah over the Bay of Bengal has led authorities to close schools in Chennai and Tiruvallur districts as a precautionary measure. Several coastal areas in Chennai, Tiruvallur and neighbouring districts witnessed intense downpours accompanied by strong winds as the weakened system lingered over the region. Citing persistent rain and widespread waterlogging, Chennai District Collector Rashmi Siddharth Jagde extended the school holiday for Thursday, mark...

September 24, 2025 12:49 PM

Light to moderate rain forecast for West Bengal till Saturday

The Meteorological Department on Wednesday forecast mostly cloudy skies with light to moderate rain across West Bengal till Saturday, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds at some places. While Kolkata is likely to experience continuous rain until next Saturday, there is currently no warning of heavy rainfall. Weather conditions are expected to improve from Sunday, bringing relief to the city’s residents. Civic authorities have been working extensively to drain water into the Hooghly R...