Regional Meteorological Centre

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...

May 13, 2025 2:48 PM

Heavy rainfall likely in Tamil Nadu from Wednesday: Weather department

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast a significant increase in rainfall activity across Tamil Nadu starting Wednesday, May 14, with heavy showers expected to lash districts along the Western Ghats and interior regions for at least three consecutive days. Until then, large parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are expected to endure intense heat, with daytime temperatures remaining 2–3°C above normal. High humidity levels, especially in Chennai, are likely to add to p...

April 28, 2025 3:03 PM

Guwahati reels under heavy rainfall, power outages and flooding amid pre-monsoon storm

Guwahati woke up to a chaotic Monday morning as heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, strong winds, and overcast skies, swept through the city, leading to widespread power outages and severe waterlogging. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the downpour is expected to persist throughout the day. The abrupt change in weather disrupted daily life, with several areas reporting flash floods and traffic gridlocks. Localities such as Anil Nagar, Nabin Nagar, and Chandm...

November 26, 2024 8:05 PM

Seven NDRF teams deployed as IMD warns of heavy rain in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

In anticipation of heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next three days, seven teams from the 4th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), each comprising 30 rescuers and two canine units, have been mobilized across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The teams are set to be deployed in key districts, including Karaikal, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai, to assist in rescue and relief operations. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai repor...