June 10, 2026 10:03 AM

Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms likely in parts of Tamil Nadu

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast widespread rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal over the next few days under the influence of a low-pressure system affecting South India. According to a weather bulletin issued by the RMC, several parts of the state are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning on Wednesday. Isolated locations across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal are expected to experience rain...

February 15, 2026 1:39 PM

Low-pressure area likely over southeast Bay of Bengal, light rain forecast for Tamil Nadu next week

A low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal on Monday (February 16), the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, said in a statement. According to the weather bulletin issued by the department, an upper-air cyclonic circulation currently prevails over the equatorial region of the eastern Indian Ocean and the adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is expected to develop over the south Bay of Bengal and the adjoining Indian O...

August 25, 2025 10:31 AM

Rain forecast for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry; fishermen advised against venture into sea

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai has announced that a low-pressure area is likely to form over the northwestern part of the Bay of Bengal on Monday, bringing widespread weather changes across several regions. In a statement, the RMC said that Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are expected to receive light to moderate rainfall over the next week. Isolated areas in the state may witness an increase in maximum temperatures by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal during this period. Chenna...