Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC)

June 20, 2026 9:19 AM

Heavy rain, strong winds forecast in five Tamil Nadu districts; moderate showers likely across state for a week

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds in five districts of Tamil Nadu on Saturday and predicted moderate rainfall across several parts of the state, Puducherry and Karaikal over the next week. According to the weather department, an atmospheric trough extends from East Vidarbha to Tamil Nadu through Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, a system expected to enhance rainfall activity across the region in the coming days. The RMC has issued a he...

June 18, 2026 12:34 PM

Heavy rain forecast for several TN districts; temperatures likely to dip

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rainfall in several districts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days, with western and central parts of the state likely to receive significant showers. According to the weather department, heavy rain is expected on Thursday and Friday in the districts of Nilgiris, Dindigul, Theni, Madurai, Sivaganga, Tiruchy and Perambalur. Authorities have advised residents in these districts to remain alert, particularly in low-lying areas that are v...

June 16, 2026 9:17 AM

Tamil Nadu braces for week-long rain even as heat intensifies across state

Even as several parts of Tamil Nadu continue to experience intense summer heat, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast rainfall across multiple districts over the coming week due to changes in the speed and pattern of westerly winds. According to the weather department, rainfall is likely on Tuesday in nine districts, including areas along the Western Ghats, as well as Namakkal and Salem districts. Theni district is expected to receive heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms...

May 26, 2026 9:25 AM

Heavy rain likely in eight Tamil Nadu districts today; cloudy sky, light showers in Chennai

Heavy rain is likely in eight districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, while Chennai is expected to witness cloudy skies and light to moderate showers, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai. In a statement, the weather department said an atmospheric circulation extends from the central-east Bay of Bengal to the southeast Arabian Sea, passing through the southwest Bay of Bengal, the southern Tamil Nadu coast, the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining Kanyakumari sea regions. The sys...

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 29, 2026 10:18 AM

Heatwave intensifies across TN; temperature crosses 38 degrees in many districts

With the onset of peak summer, Tamil Nadu is witnessing a steady rise in temperatures, with several districts recording extreme heat conditions. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), temperatures crossed 38 degrees Celsius in at least 13 locations across the state on April 28, indicating a deepening heatwave trend. Tiruchirappalli recorded the highest temperature in the state, with the mercury soaring to 40.5 degrees, making it one of the hottest locations of the day. Other maj...

April 21, 2026 10:29 AM

Heat to persist in Tamil Nadu, rain likely in parts of state: IMD warning

Tamil Nadu is set to experience continued hot conditions over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that temperatures across interior districts are likely to remain 2–3 degree Celsius above normal. In Chennai, the mercury is expected to hover around 37–38 degree Celsius, accompanied by high humidity levels, making conditions uncomfortable for residents. At the same time, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast light to moderate rainfall in ...