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June 24, 2026 10:17 PM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives in Chennai on two-day Tamil Nadu, Puducherry visit

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in Chennai on Wednesday for a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, during which she is scheduled to attend a series of educational, developmental and public outreach programmes. Sitharaman arrived in Chennai from New Delhi and was received by BJP leaders and party workers at the Chennai International Airport. Her office shared photographs of the reception on social media, describing it as a warm welcome from party functionaries. Followin...

June 22, 2026 1:03 PM

Heavy rain likely in five Tamil Nadu districts today; thunderstorms forecast

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds in five districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, as a cyclonic circulation persists over parts of south India. According to the weather department, a cyclonic circulation is prevailing over Rayalaseema and adjoining areas at an altitude of 3.1 km to 4.5 km above mean sea level. The system is expected to influence weather conditions across several parts of Tamil Nadu...

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 11, 2026 2:37 PM

Tamil Nadu: Large flocks of migratory flamingos spotted in Thoothukudi salt pans; experts stress habitat protection

Large flocks of migratory flamingos have been spotted inhabiting the salt pans region of Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, drawing attention to the ecological significance of the coastal habitat and the need for stronger conservation measures during the migration season. The arrival of the birds has transformed the salt pans into a vibrant spectacle, attracting bird enthusiasts and nature lovers. Experts say the region serves as an important feeding and resting ground for migratory flamingos that trav...

June 6, 2026 11:22 AM

Heavy rain, strong winds likely across Tamil Nadu till June 9 as southwest monsoon advances

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds across several parts of Tamil Nadu over the coming days as the southwest monsoon continues to advance over southern India. According to the weather department, an upper-air cyclonic circulation persists over coastal Karnataka and adjoining regions at an altitude of 3.1 km to 4.5 km above mean sea level. The southwest monsoon has further advanced into the remaining p...

May 25, 2026 8:59 AM

Heavy rainfall expected in western, northern Tamil Nadu districts today

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast heavy rainfall in 19 districts across Tamil Nadu on Monday, with several parts of the state likely to witness widespread showers accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms. After weeks of intense summer heat across the state, recent rainfall has brought much-needed relief to residents, leading to cooler weather conditions in several districts. The weather department said conditions remain favourable for continued rainfall activi...

May 18, 2026 12:28 PM

Tamil Nadu’s Ooty flower festival begins today with grand floral displays, heritage themes

The much-awaited annual Flower Festival in Ooty, one of Tamil Nadu’s most celebrated summer attractions, began on Monday with spectacular floral displays, heritage-themed installations and elaborate decorations expected to draw thousands of tourists over the next 11 days. The iconic event, hosted at the Government Botanical Garden in the Nilgiris district, forms the centrepiece of Ooty’s summer celebrations and attracts visitors from across India and abroad. The picturesque hill district o...

May 14, 2026 2:14 PM

India signs landmark MoU for first mega greenfield shipyard in Thoothukudi under Maritime Vision 2047

India’s maritime sector received a major boost with the signing of a landmark tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of the country’s first mega greenfield shipyard at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu. The agreement was signed on April 20, between HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), National Shipbuilding & Heavy Industries Park, Tamil Nadu Limited (NSHIP-TN), and Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) under the Ministry of Ports, Shippin...

May 7, 2026 3:32 PM

IMD predicts heavy rain across Tamil Nadu till May 12

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across Tamil Nadu till May 12, with heavy showers expected in several western and southern districts over the next few days. According to the IMD, an atmospheric circulation prevailing over the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining areas is likely to trigger intense rain activity across the state. Officials said districts including Nilgiris, Erode, Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Dindigul are expected to receive heavy rainfall due to t...

May 2, 2026 9:43 AM

Heatwave intensifies across Tamil Nadu, heavy rains likely for next three days

Even as parts of Tamil Nadu brace for spells of heavy rain over the next three days, the State continues to reel under an intensifying heatwave, with temperatures soaring across multiple districts, according to the India Meteorological Department. The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast that several regions in Tamil Nadu may receive significant rainfall in the coming days, offering some respite from the prevailing heat. However, high temperatures and humidity levels are expected to per...