Several districts in Tamil Nadu are being lashed with heavy rains in the wake of northeast monsoon. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday informed that rains would continue till November 6, as it was earlier speculated the weather would prevail till 4th. Also, neighbouring regions Karaikkal and Puducherry will receive heavy rains accompanied with thunderstorms in the next 24… Continue reading "Rains to continue in TN till 6 November"
The death count has risen to eight in the the ongoing pre-monsoon floods and landslides in Assam, where over four lakh people have been hit in 26 districts, officials said, adding that about 40 thousand people have been shifted to relief camps. Dima Hasao, the worst-hit district, has been cut off from the rest of the state for past three… Continue reading "Eight dead, over four lakh affected in pre-monsoon floods in Assam"
Severe cyclonic storm Asani which packed gale-force winds up to 120 kmph, brought rains in Chennai over the night. People in the city woke up to drizzles with a few areas, including Besant Nagar, facing water logging. Beaches also wore a deserted look. The storm is likely to bring heavy rains in 15 districts in Tamil Nadu. Asani is expected… Continue reading "Chennai wakes up to rainy morning due to Asani effect"