October 8, 2026 12:15 PM

TN: Heavy rain forecast for Coimbatore, Nilgiris for three days

Heavy rain is likely over Coimbatore and the Nilgiris for three days from Thursday, with the Meteorological Department forecasting thunderstorms in the hill areas and rainfall across several other parts of Tamil Nadu. According to the department, a low-pressure system prevailing over interior Tamil Nadu and southern Karnataka is influencing the weather. The forecast places the hill regions of Coimbatore district and the Nilgiris among the areas likely to receive heavy rain accompanied by thund...

September 20, 2026 2:19 PM

Heavy rain forecast in 15 Tamil Nadu districts, Chennai may receive evening showers

Several parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Tiruvallur, are likely to receive rainfall on Sunday, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre. Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 40 to 50 kilometres per hour is likely at isolated places in 15 districts on Sunday and Monday. The districts include Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Krishnagiri, Salem, Tirupattur, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Vel...

April 18, 2026 5:29 PM

Heat, humidity to cause discomfort in coastal TN; light rain likely in Western Ghats

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that a combination of high temperatures and elevated humidity levels is likely to cause discomfort in parts of coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal over the next few days, while light rain is expected in the Western Ghats. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai, weather conditions across the state are expected to remain varied, with heat intensifying in interior regions even as some areas may receive light rainfall...

March 26, 2026 6:35 PM

Weather department predicts heatwave conditions in Tamil Nadu over next three days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a rise in temperatures across Tamil Nadu over the next three days, signalling the onset of warmer conditions in several parts of the state. According to the latest weather bulletin, maximum temperatures are expected to increase by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius starting Friday, potentially leading to hotter daytime conditions. The IMD said dry weather is likely to prevail across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Thursday. No significant change in maxim...