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September 19, 2026 9:16 AM

Dengue cases rise across Tamil Nadu amid monsoon; Chennai worst-affected

Dengue cases are on the rise across Tamil Nadu with the onset of the monsoon, prompting the state government to intensify mosquito-control and disease-surveillance measures. According to the state health department, 244 people out of 1,320 tested across Tamil Nadu have been confirmed to have dengue. Nearly 200 cases are reportedly being detected daily. As of September 15, Tamil Nadu had recorded 16,577 dengue infections and nine deaths. Chennai remains among the worst-affected district...

September 1, 2026 11:34 AM

Moderate rain forecast in 14 TN districts as temperatures set to rise

Moderate rainfall is likely across Chennai and several other parts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days due to a weather system prevailing close to the state’s coastline, the Regional Meteorological Centre said. In its latest weather bulletin, the department said a low-pressure circulation persists in the lower atmospheric layers over the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu. The system is expected to bring scattered showers to northern, central and interior districts. Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpat...

August 31, 2026 6:51 PM

Monthly rainfall over India most likely to be below normal in Sep: IMD

Monthly rainfall over India as a whole during September is most likely to be below normal, the India Meteorological Department said in its monthly forecast on Monday. The weather department said that the rainfall is expected to be below 91 per cent of the long-period average (LPA). LPA refers to the rainfall recorded over a particular region for a given period, such as a month or a season, averaged over a long period, typically 30 to 50 years. For September, the LPA is about 167.9 mm based on...

August 18, 2026 10:41 AM

All Prayagraj schools closed on Aug 18 amid torrential rain, severe waterlogging

All schools in Prayagraj will remain closed today following torrential rain and severe waterlogging across the city. The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure amid adverse weather conditions, with authorities prioritising the safety of students, teachers and other school staff. Heavy rain lashed parts of Prayagraj, causing severe waterlogging on roads, in low-lying areas and at an underpass, disrupting traffic and commuting in several parts of the city. The India Meteorological D...

August 5, 2026 5:47 PM

El Nino likely to persist till February 2027, monsoon impact depends on multiple climate factors: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that El Niño conditions, which developed in May 2026, are likely to persist until February 2027, according to the latest assessment by the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS). However, he clarified that the phenomenon alone does not determine the performance of the Indian monsoon, as several other climate systems also infl...

July 24, 2026 9:44 AM

MHA steps up monsoon monitoring as heavy rains lash several states

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is closely monitoring the monsoon situation across the country and extending all necessary support to states and Union Territories affected by heavy rainfall, floods and landslides, the government said on Thursday. According to the MHA, the Integrated Control Room (ICR-ER) is working round the clock in coordination with central agencies, including the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Central Water Commission (CWC) and the Indian National Centre for O...

July 8, 2026 4:24 PM

Centre steps up El Niño preparedness as monsoon improves; weekly reviews, contingency plans underway for Kharif season

Even as concerns persist over the possible impact of El Niño on the southwest monsoon, the Centre has intensified its preparedness measures with weekly monitoring, district-level contingency plans, seed reserves and enhanced farmer support initiatives to safeguard the ongoing Kharif season. The government's preparedness was reviewed at the highest level during a meeting chaired by Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr. P.K. Mishra on July 7, where senior officials from more than 15 mini...

July 3, 2026 8:19 PM

Amit Shah reviews below-normal rainfall situation, directs ministries to prepare for possible El Nino impact

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the impact of below-normal monsoon rainfall in parts of the country amid concerns over El Nino and directed all concerned ministries to remain on alert, coordinate closely with state governments and ensure timely measures to minimise any adverse impact on agriculture and water resources. Chairing a high-level meeting along with Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Shah said the Centre is continuously monitoring th...

June 24, 2026 10:57 AM

Centre steps up Kharif preparedness amid El Niño threat; 315 vulnerable districts identified

With concerns mounting over the possible impact of El Niño and a delayed southwest monsoon, the Central Government has intensified preparations for the upcoming Kharif season, unveiling a comprehensive contingency strategy aimed at protecting farmers and ensuring food security. Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a high-level virtual review meeting on Tuesday with state agriculture ministers, district collectors, senior officials, scientists from the In...

June 22, 2026 1:03 PM

Heavy rain likely in five Tamil Nadu districts today; thunderstorms forecast

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds in five districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, as a cyclonic circulation persists over parts of south India. According to the weather department, a cyclonic circulation is prevailing over Rayalaseema and adjoining areas at an altitude of 3.1 km to 4.5 km above mean sea level. The system is expected to influence weather conditions across several parts of Tamil Nadu...