Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC)

August 22, 2026 9:34 AM

Chennai, neighbouring districts likely to receive rain, thunderstorms

Chennai and several neighbouring districts are likely to receive moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds until Sunday, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) said, as a weak low-pressure system persists over the lower atmospheric levels along the Tamil Nadu coast. According to the latest weather bulletin, rainfall is likely over Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Ranipet districts during the period. Several districts along the Western Ghats may a...

August 10, 2026 11:46 AM

Moderate rain likely across Tamil Nadu; Chennai may witness thunderstorms

Several parts of Tamil Nadu are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, over the next few days, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast. The weather department said an atmospheric circulation prevailing over the north Tamil Nadu coastal region is expected to influence weather conditions across the state. Under its influence, several districts are likely to receive light to moderate rain, along with thunderstorms and l...

July 27, 2026 11:40 AM

Heatwave conditions in eight Tamil Nadu districts; rain likely in Western Ghats

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast a rise in daytime temperatures across parts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days, with maximum temperatures expected to remain significantly above normal in eight interior districts until July 30. At the same time, the weather department has predicted light to moderate rainfall in the Western Ghats and parts of the northern coastal region, offering some relief in isolated areas. According to the latest weather bulletin, maximum ...

July 14, 2026 11:11 AM

Tamil Nadu to witness rise in temperatures till July 16, below normal rainfall

Maximum temperatures across Tamil Nadu are likely to remain 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal until July 16, with hot and humid conditions expected to continue in several parts of the state, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, said. Despite the ongoing southwest monsoon, Tamil Nadu has witnessed weak monsoon activity, resulting in below-normal rainfall in many regions and a continuation of summer-like conditions even in mid-July. The weather office warned that coastal district...

July 13, 2026 9:31 AM

Light to moderate rain likely over Western Ghat districts; heat, humidity to persist in Tamil Nadu

Light to moderate rainfall is likely at isolated places in the Western Ghats districts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days, while most parts of the state are expected to witness dry weather with above-normal temperatures, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) said. In its latest weather bulletin, the RMC attributed the possibility of rainfall to variations in the speed of prevailing westerly winds. According to the forecast, isolated areas in the Western Ghats districts may receive light t...

July 7, 2026 11:29 AM

Western Ghat districts likely to receive moderate rain, TN temperatures to rise: RMC

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast moderate rainfall accompanied by gusty winds over isolated places in the Western Ghats districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday and Wednesday, while warning that daytime temperatures across much of the State, including Puducherry and Karaikal, could rise by as much as 3 degrees Celsius. According to the weather bulletin issued by the RMC, a trough extending from south Gujarat to north Kerala is currently influencing weather conditions over peninsu...

July 6, 2026 1:54 PM

Due to depression in Bay of Bengal, rain will continue in south Bengal including Kolkata for next two days

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Kolkata's Alipore area on Monday predicted more rain in south Bengal districts and Kolkata in the next few days. The city of Kolkata and south Bengal districts have been receiving moderate to heavy rain since Sunday afternoon. The rain will continue as a depression has formed in the Bay of Bengal which is gradually moving towards the coast. "Due to the influence of the low pressure area which has turned into a depression, there is a possibility of he...

June 30, 2026 9:54 AM

Heavy rain likely in west Tamil Nadu with moderate showers across state

Moderate rainfall is likely across several parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, while heavy rain has been forecast for the hill regions of Coimbatore and isolated areas of the Nilgiris, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai. The RMC said a trough extending from the north coastal districts of Tamil Nadu to the Kanyakumari Sea continues to influence weather conditions across the state. Under its impact, heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds is expected over the Coimbatore ...

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 23, 2026 9:59 AM

Moderate rain forecast across Tamil Nadu; Chennai temperatures may touch 38 degrees Celsius

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast moderate rainfall across several parts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days, even as temperatures in the state capital are expected to remain high at around 38 degrees Celsius. According to the latest weather bulletin, moderate rainfall is likely on Tuesday in districts along the Western Ghats, parts of northern Tamil Nadu, and the Union Territory regions of Puducherry and Karaikal. The weather department has also predicted light...