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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...

September 1, 2026 4:57 PM

Keralam records 22 per cent deficient rainfall during June-August

Keralam received 1,367.1 mm of rainfall during the southwest monsoon from June 1 to August 31, which was 22 per cent below the normal rainfall of 1,746.8 mm, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data. The rainfall was classified as "deficient" for the state during the period. Among the districts, Wayanad recorded the highest deficit of 50 per cent, receiving 1,090.1 mm against the normal 2,200.9 mm. Idukki followed with a 44 per cent deficit, recording 1,239.2 mm against the norm...

August 18, 2026 9:22 AM

Humid conditions continue in Delhi-NCR, chances of heavy rain remain slim

The Delhi-NCR region is likely to witness generally cloudy skies on Tuesday, with little possibility of significant rainfall, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather office has forecast light to moderate rain in parts of Delhi between the morning and afternoon on August 19 and 20. However, the possibility of heavy rainfall in the national Capital remains low during the week. During the past 24 hours, the relative humidity ranged between 58 per cent and 84 per cent, ...

June 22, 2026 1:07 PM

Delhi-NCR may get rain relief as IMD forecasts thunderstorms, light showers

Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), grappling with hot and humid weather conditions, may soon find some respite as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms over the next few days. According to the weather department, Delhi, along with neighbouring cities such as Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad, is likely to experience cloudy skies, gusty winds and isolated showers due to an active weather system influencing parts of N...

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...

December 3, 2025 9:54 AM

Heavy rain forecast in western Tamil Nadu; schools closed in several districts

Heavy rain is expected across the western parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting intense showers in Nilgiris, Erode and Coimbatore districts. The rainfall is associated with the remnants of Cyclone Ditwah, which weakened into a deep depression and later into a low-pressure area near the Tamil Nadu coast. Chennai and its neighbouring districts - Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Kanchipuram - continued to receive steady rain from early morning, f...

October 30, 2025 9:28 AM

Rajasthan: Dense fog covers Dausa after overnight rain; IMD issues yellow alert

The weather in Dausa witnessed a sudden shift on Thursday as overnight rainfall led to the season’s first dense fog, blanketing the city and nearby areas early in the morning. Visibility dropped to below 100 metres, slowing traffic movement on National Highway 21 as vehicles crawled through the thick fog. The unexpected change in weather disrupted daily life, with light rain continuing across the district. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow alert, cautioning that f...

October 6, 2025 9:22 AM

Hundreds of trekkers escape from blizzard-struck Everest in Tibet

Hundreds of trekkers stranded by a blizzard near the eastern face of Mount Everest in Tibet have been guided to safety by rescuers, Chinese state media reported on Sunday, as unusually heavy snow and rainfall pummelled the Himalayas. As of Sunday, 350 trekkers had reached the small township of Qudang, while contact with the remaining 200-plus trekkers had been made, CCTV reported. Visitors to the remote valley of Karma, which leads to the eastern Kangshung face of Everest, were in the hundreds...

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...

September 9, 2025 2:15 PM

North China posts longest rainy season since 1961, country faces hottest summer

China faced its hottest summer since 1961, while the country's north experienced its longest rainy season for the same period, the national weather authority said on Tuesday, atmospheric chaos that scientists have linked to climate change. The summer 'Plum Rains' - named for their timing coinciding with plums ripening along China's Yangtze River during the East Asia Monsoon - began one week earlier than usual, Huang Zhou, deputy director of the China Meteorological Administration, told a news c...