Downpour eases Tamil Nadu heatwave; five districts brace for heavy showers

May 20, 2026 10:44 AM

Downpour eases Tamil Nadu heatwave; five districts brace for heavy showers

Rainfall across Chennai, several districts of Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry brought much-needed relief to residents after days of intense summer heat, with people welcoming the sudden change in weather conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has meanwhile forecast heavy rainfall in five districts -- Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Theni, Erode, and Dindigul -- over the next two days. After residents in Chennai experienced sweltering heat during the day, weather conditions changed dramatically...

Holiday for schools in TN’s Nilgiris, Coimbatore amid adverse weather

June 16, 2025 11:20 AM

Holiday for schools in TN’s Nilgiris, Coimbatore amid adverse weather

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rainfall at isolated locations across parts of Tamil Nadu, including the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, and Tiruppur districts on Monday. The weather department has also cautioned residents about the possibility of waterlogging and slippery road conditions in the affected regions. According to the IMD, light to moderate rain is also likely at one or two places across the southern districts of Theni, Dindigul, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, and Kann...

Orange alert issued for TN’s Ghat region, Nilgiris braces for extremely heavy rain

June 12, 2025 10:16 AM

Orange alert issued for TN’s Ghat region, Nilgiris braces for extremely heavy rain

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued an orange alert for several ghat districts in Tamil Nadu, forecasting intense rainfall between June 13 and 16. The Nilgiris, Coimbatore, and adjoining hilly regions are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rain, with isolated areas in the Nilgiris likely to witness extremely heavy downpours exceeding 204.4 mm on June 14 and 15. Authorities have urged residents in these districts to remain alert and take necessary precautions against potent...

Red alert in Nilgiris, Coimbatore Ghat areas as heavy rains trigger landslides

May 29, 2025 1:28 PM

Red alert in Nilgiris, Coimbatore Ghat areas as heavy rains trigger landslides

A red alert has been issued for the ghat regions of Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts for May 29 and 30, with the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) forecasting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. The alert follows continuous downpours that have already triggered landslides and roadblocks in the Nilgiris, disrupting normal life and raising serious safety concerns. The weather system responsible for the intense rainfall is a well-marked low-pressure area that has formed over the northwest Bay o...