Western Ghat districts likely to receive moderate rain, TN temperatures to rise: RMC

July 7, 2026 11:29 AM

Western Ghat districts likely to receive moderate rain, TN temperatures to rise: RMC

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast moderate rainfall accompanied by gusty winds over isolated places in the Western Ghats districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday and Wednesday, while warning that daytime temperatures across much of the State, including Puducherry and Karaikal, could rise by as much as 3 degrees Celsius. According to the weather bulletin issued by the RMC, a trough extending from south Gujarat to north Kerala is currently influencing weather conditions over peninsu...

Rain in parts of Tamil Nadu, temperature likely to dip: IMD

March 30, 2026 10:44 AM

Rain in parts of Tamil Nadu, temperature likely to dip: IMD

The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai has forecast a possibility of rainfall in several parts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days, bringing potential relief from the prevailing heat in parts of the state. According to an official press release issued on Monday, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is likely to occur at isolated places in the Western Ghats districts on Monday and Tuesday. The weather department further indicated that light rainfall is also expected a...

Heat set to intensify in Tamil Nadu; El Nino concerns raise alarm over monsoon, water security

March 25, 2026 1:48 PM

Heat set to intensify in Tamil Nadu; El Nino concerns raise alarm over monsoon, water security

Even before the peak summer season begins, Tamil Nadu is bracing for rising temperatures starting Thursday, with the Regional Meteorological Centre forecasting a gradual increase in heat levels over the next few days. According to the latest weather bulletin, dry weather conditions are expected to prevail across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry through Friday, with no significant rainfall activity in most parts of the state. However, isolated light showers are likely over the hilly regions of Coimbato...

Moderate rain likely in TN’s Western Ghats; rest of state to remain dry

February 23, 2026 8:24 AM

Moderate rain likely in TN’s Western Ghats; rest of state to remain dry

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast moderate rainfall over parts of the Western Ghats over the next two days, while most other regions of Tamil Nadu are expected to witness largely dry conditions. In a statement, the Meteorological Department said that one or two places in the Western Ghats districts are likely to receive light to moderate rain today and tomorrow. The rainfall activity is expected to remain confined to isolated pockets in hilly and adjoining areas, with no wi...

IMD predicts moderate rain in western ghats today as low-pressure systems persist

February 2, 2026 10:23 AM

IMD predicts moderate rain in western ghats today as low-pressure systems persist

The Indian Meteorological Department(IMD) has forecast moderate rainfall in Western Ghats districts on Monday, influenced by the presence of multiple low-pressure systems over adjoining sea regions. According to officials, a low-level cyclonic circulation is currently active over the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining areas of the Lakshadweep and Kerala coasts. In addition, another low-level cyclonic circulation has formed over the Comorin Sea and nearby regions. These atmospheric conditions ...

IMD predicts rain in Tamil Nadu’s Western Ghats; fog likely in some areas

December 30, 2025 8:59 AM

IMD predicts rain in Tamil Nadu’s Western Ghats; fog likely in some areas

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall at isolated places across the Western Ghats and parts of southern Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, under the influence of multiple atmospheric systems prevailing over the region. According to the weather bulletin, an atmospheric circulation is currently active over the southeast Arabian Sea off the Kerala coast. Another similar system is present over the southeast Bay of Bengal, while a third circulation has formed over the...

India’s Sacred Forests: Where Faith Fuels Conservation

March 21, 2025 2:00 PM

India’s Sacred Forests: Where Faith Fuels Conservation

The world unites on Friday to celebrate the International Day of Forests, a day dedicated to recognizing the vital role forests play in sustaining life on Earth. Forests are among the planet’s richest ecosystems, intricately linked to human civilization for millennia. Globally, over five billion people depend on forests and non-timber forest products for essentials like food, medicine, and livelihoods. Moreover, forested watersheds supply freshwater to more than 85% of the world’s major citi...

New freshwater diatom genus discovered from the Eastern and Western Ghats

September 16, 2024 4:37 PM

New freshwater diatom genus discovered from the Eastern and Western Ghats

Researchers from the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune have discovered a new genus of diatoms in the unpolluted waters of the Eastern Ghats mountain range. Diatoms are microscopic algae that play a crucial role in our everyday lives, producing approximately 25 percent of the global oxygen supply— roughly every fourth breath we take. They form the base of the aquatic food chain and serve as valuable indicators of water quality due to their sensitivity to changes in water chemistry. Th...