A new low-pressure area is expected to form tomorrow, November 15, over the southwest Bay of Bengal near Sri Lanka, bringing the prospect of heavy rainfall to Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu for the next two days. According to reports, this system is likely to gradually intensify into a depression as it moves towards Lakshadweep via the Gulf… Continue reading "New low-pessure to bring heavy rain to Chennai"
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecast moderate to heavy rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu, including the Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts, and has warned of potential waterlogging and slippery roads.
Chennai witnessed clouds moving in from the sea, bringing steady rainfall across the city on Monday morning. According to Tamil Nadu Weatherman, this rare sight has turned the city into a monsoon-like scene, offering residents a perfect setting to enjoy their morning tea while watching the rains from their balconies. South Chennai areas, especially those closer to the coastline, received… Continue reading "Chennai receives steady rainfall on Monday morning"
The deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal remained practically stationary about 100 km east-northeast of Trincomalee and it will intensify into a cyclonic storm in the next 12 hours, the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai said. The Indian Navy has activated a comprehensive disaster response plan as Cyclone Fengal intensifies in the Bay of Bengal, posing a threat to… Continue reading "Cyclone Fengal to hit Tamil Nadu: Rainfall disrupts flight"
The weather system brewing over the Bay of Bengal has gathered steam and became well marked and is expected to bring heavy to very rainfall in Tamil Nadu for the next five days from today. The Met office has issued orange and yellow alerts for several districts which are expected to get very heavy rains for the next three days.… Continue reading "Low pressure area over Bay of Bengal becomes well-marked"
Heavy rain is likely over isolated places in 13 districts across the state on Monday, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre. The districts include Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Salem, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore, Tiruvannamalai, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Tiruchy, and Mayiladuthurai. On Tuesday, light to moderate rain is likely at many places in the state, and heavy rain likely in isolated places over… Continue reading "13 districts in Tamil Nadu likely to get heavy rain today"
Amid heavy rainfall and the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) warning for heavy to very heavy showers, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday announced a holiday for schools and colleges in four districts on Tuesday, October 15. The state government has also issued a work-from-home advisory for these areas from October 15 to 18. On Sunday, the Regional Meteorological… Continue reading "Rain alert: Schools, colleges shut in 4 districts including Chennai"