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Isolated rain likely in parts of north coastal districts for next 2 days

admin — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0000

According to RMC, isolated heavy rainfall likely in Nilgiris, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, and Villupuram on Wednesday.
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North coastal districts are likely to continue experiencing evening thundershowers this week due to wind convergence. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast isolated heavy rainfall in various parts of north coastal Tamil Nadu over the next two days.

Daily spells of rain have become a feature of August weather in Tamil Nadu. Wet weather bringing rainfall of light to moderate intensity is likely in other parts of the State, particularly the Western Ghats region, till August 23.

According to the RMC, heavy rainfall is likely with gusty winds reaching a speed of 40-50 kmph at one or two places over Chengalpattu and Villupuram districts on Tuesday. A few other places in north coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal may receive moderate rainfall on both Tuesday and Wednesday.

On Wednesday, isolated heavy rainfall might cover more districts- Nilgiris, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, and Villupuram. Some places may experience light rainfall with thundershower activity throughout the week.

V.R. Durai, Head, Regional Weather Forecasting Centre, RMC, said a depression over the north Bay of Bengal would trigger wind convergence and sustain the wet spell, particularly over north coastal Tamil Nadu this week.

However, interior places like Tiruchi, Madurai, and Karur, may experience sweltering heat as moisture incursion would not penetrate far inland.

Though coastal places like Chennai experience relatively above normal temperatures, the onset of sea breeze in the evening helps keep temperatures in check, he said.

Scattered rainfall across various parts of the State since the start of August has kept the overall rainfall deficit within the normal range for this season. On Monday, places like Puzhal and Madhavaram in Chennai (1 cm each), Coimbatore and Kanniyakumari districts recorded light rainfall till 6 p.m.

The India Meteorological Department has also invited citizens to give their feedback online (https://mausam.imd.gov.in/survey_app/survey.php?survey=hw_gp) on the usefulness of heatwave alerts. The feedback link would be open till September 13 to register responses.

Published – August 18, 2026 02:52 am IST

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Temperature levels high as monsoon remains subdued

admin — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0000

A few days into July, many places, particularly the coastal region, continue to sizzle with higher temperatures as the Southwest monsoon remains subdued over the State. With rainfall expected to be largely confined to the Western Ghats region till July 13, dry weather may prevail over most parts of the State.

For the past three days, coastal places, along with a few interior areas, have been experiencing hot weather. The mercury level remained six degrees Celsius above normal in Thondi in Ramanathapuram district for three consecutive days and was also hottest weather station in the State. The maximum temperature peaked at 40.7 degrees Celsius in Thondi on Monday, which was the hottest July temperature recorded there in the past decade. On Tuesday, Thondi, again, registered the highest day temperature of 40.3 degrees Celsius in the State.

Chennai has been experiencing elevated day temperatures and hot afternoons since the start of the week. While Nungambakkam recorded its maximum temperature of 38.9 degrees Celsius, Meenambakkam also registered 39 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast light rainfall in one or two places in the State, Puducherry, and Karaikal areas during the next week. However, isolated places in Western Ghats districts like Coimbatore and Nilgiris may experience showers of light to moderate intensity.

Officials of the RMC said while the monsoon has gained strength in other parts of the country, including central India, its activity has turned subdued over Tamil Nadu. The prevailing strong westerly, southwesterly winds have delayed the onset of sea breeze, depriving many coastal places of the usual afternoon relief and contributing to rising heat levels.

V.R. Durai, Head, Regional Weather Forecasting Centre, RMC said the lack of widespread rainfall is expected to keep daytime temperatures slightly above normal, prolonging the warm spell in July. Noting that coastal places like Thondi experienced relatively unusual day temperatures, he said the delayed onset of sea breeze in coastal places like Thondi, Nagapattinam, and Chennai, kept the day temperature elevated.

On Tuesday, heat remained unrelenting in Chennai as the mercury level hovered around 37 degrees Celsius, even at 4.30 p.m. Strong southwesterly winds prevented wind convergence and possibility of cloud formation. However, the wind pattern is likely to change towards the weekend, bringing some respite to the State.

The RMC has forecast that Chennai might record a maximum temperature of 37-38 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.

Published – July 08, 2026 05:30 am IST

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January weather system to influence heavy rainfall in parts of coastal districts on Sunday

admin — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:30:00 +0000

On Saturday, coastal places like Chennai experienced nippy weather, interspersed with light rainfall, owing to the wind influence that brought moisture from the Bay of Bengal.
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A few parts of the State, particularly the coastal region, are likely to receive scattered rainfall until Monday. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) issued a yellow alert for a few northern districts on Sunday, indicating the possibility of heavy rainfall.

The unusual January weather system over Bay of Bengal was the reason behind the break in dry phase this month, prolonging Northeast Monsoon. Heavy rains are likely to lash isolated places in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Cuddalore, and Villupuram districts on Sunday.

The RMC had revised heavy rainfall warning on Saturday, and warning was withdrawn for a few districts like Tiruvallur and northern districts on Sunday, due to change in the weather system’s movement.

B. Amudha, Head (Additional in-charge), RMC, said the depression over southwest Bay of Bengal crossed the northeast Sri Lanka coast, close to Mullaittivu, between 3.30 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. on Saturday.

The weather system is likely to weaken into a well-marked low pressure area, inducing wind convergence and causing rainfall activity over coastal parts of the State. As the northeasterly winds converge towards the centre of the circulation, the wind direction is likely to change to Westerlies, she said.

On the updated heavy rainfall warnings, Ms. Amudha said: “We cannot rule out the possibility of intense downpour in coastal areas whenever there is a system in Bay of Bengal. Early warnings are provided to carry out precautionary measures in multiple sectors. On some occasions, we may not receive rainfall as expected owing to complex weather dynamics.”

The RMC has predicted most parts of the State may experience a cool weather as the minimum temperatures is expected to be normal or drop below average over T.N., Puducherry and Karaikal area till Monday.

Published – January 11, 2026 05:00 am IST

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Man Electrocuted At Flooded ATM In Chennai, Body Found Floating In Water

admin — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 10:23:22 +0000

People pulling out the electrocuted man from outside a flooded ATM in Chennai

His body was afloat. They prodded it with a wooden pole. A few men then pulled the body out of the floodwaters outside an ATM in Chennai, shows a disturbing video. The city has been experiencing heavy rainfall ahead of a powerful cyclone storm, Fengal, which is set to make landfall in the evening.

The man, who has not been identified so far, was likely electrocuted, said police. An investigation is underway, the cops added.

Fengal skirted the coast of Sri Lanka earlier this week, killing at least 12 people including six children.

Chennai International Airport has been temporarily shut till 7 pm in view of cyclone Fengal. Waterlogging has been reported from several areas in the city.

The India Meteorological Department or IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rain in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Kallakurichi, and Cuddalore districts of Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry.

Scientists have warned that storms are becoming more powerful as the world heats up due to climate change driven by burning fossil fuels.

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Chennai Rain Continues For 2nd Day, Waterlogging Reported In Many Areas

admin — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 03:55:00 +0000

Visuals from Chennai showed incessant rainfall leading to waterlogging in several parts of the city

Chennai:

Heavy rain continued in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, bringing residential neighborhoods and roads under knee-deep water and leading to traffic congestion besides affecting public transport services. Visuals from the city show incessant rainfall leading to waterlogging in several parts of the city, including the Madley Subway and the Mambalam area.

As parts of the state reel under the heavy downpours, efforts to pump out the water are underway in the city including the Choolaimedu area.

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu | Fresh spell of light rain lashes parts of Chennai city. Visuals from Koyambedu area pic.twitter.com/KIUmbFsnYw

— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2024

The IMD has issued a red alert for parts of the state with warnings for “very heavy rainfall” on October 17 and 18.

Earlier on Tuesday, streets and roads were flooded with muddy water following heavy rainfall, and garbage was found floating from the Pattalam area of the city.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday took stock of the rain situation in the state capital amid incessant downpours.

Mr Stalin inspected and monitored the rain-affected area in Chennai. While doing so he could also be seen sharing a cup of hot tea with rescue and relief workers.

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin also inspected the Integrated Control and Command Centre, in Chennai and informed about the situation.

Speaking about the rain situation, Udhayanidhi Stalin informed on Tuesday, “Around 5 cm average rainfall has been recorded in Chennai in the last 24 hours. Things are very much under control. The highest rainfall has been recorded in Sholinganallur and Teynampet area, around 6 cm. No power cuts were encountered in any area in Chennai.”

“Tree falling was reported in around 8 areas and the team is already on duty to clear it. All the trees will be cleared in approximately one to one and a half hours after the rain has stopped. 26 teams from NDRF and SDRF have been readily positioned in Chennai and all the coastal areas. Out of 22 subways in Chennai, two subways have been flooded and the traffic has been closed,” informed the Deputy Chief Minister.

“The pumping motors are ready and draining. Water stagnation has been reported in 300 locations and the pumping work is in progress. Tamil Nadu special health camp for the rainy season was started in 1000 locations all over the state and around 100 health camps have been started in Chennai alone by the concerned department,” he added.

In light of the heavy rain forecast, the Tamil Nadu government declared a holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts on Tuesday.

Earlier, Chief Minister MK Stalin held a review meeting with senior officials and gave necessary instructions following the heavy rainfall. Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary N Muruganandam held a meeting with concerned officials and directed them to make necessary arrangements.

Anticipating the rainfall in the region, residents living around Velachery parked their cars on the Velachery flyover in an attempt to prevent any damage to their vehicles.

An advisory to fishermen was released, telling them not to venture into the seas.

The Chief Minister also instructed the authorities to issue an advisory to allow employees of IT companies in these districts to work from home from October 15 to 18, according to an official release.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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Congress’ Karti Chidambaram, DMK’s Saravanan Annadurai Clash Over Chennai Waterlogging

admin — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:01:59 +0000

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Chennai:

The DMK and the Congress engaged in an exchange of posts on X over the issue of water logging in Chennai after Wednesday night’s heavy rains. Sivaganga MP and Congress leader Karti P Chidambaram shared a news clip of water logging in Chennai with a cryptic message that read “Race Road or Rain Road” as he tagged the Greater Chennai Corporation in his post. The post was an apparent dig at the corporation for the state of the road, considering that just a few weeks back Chennai had hosted the Formula Night races.

In his reply to the post from Karti Chidambaram, Saravanan Annadurai the spokesperson of the DMK replied with a jibe questioning if it was possible to gauage the rain’s intensity from the confines of a room.

“Earlier two bit trolls were making this noise. Asking why the rain water has not receded even when it was raining. Now A question to ponder, Will it be possible to gauge the intensity of the rain within the confines of a room?” Sarvanan replied to Chidambaram’s post wrote on X.

Meanwhile, Chennai Mayor Priya Rajan inspected the Perambur subway and surrounding areas on Thursday, where waterlogging occurred following rainfall.

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Chennai Mayor Priya Rajan inspects the Perambur subway and surrounding areas where waterlogging occurred following rainfall. She also inspected the ongoing stormwater canal construction works. pic.twitter.com/cA3fQkGsLO

— ANI (@ANI) September 26, 2024

She also inspected the ongoing storm water canal construction works. Parts of Chennai’s Koyambedu area also faced waterlogging following heavy rainfall.

As per IMD, Chennai has a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of moderate rain or thunderstorms.

Chennai witnessed a waterlogging situation in various parts of the city after heavy rain lashed the city on Wednesday night. The rain in the city started after 6 pm yesterday, and it continued late into the night. Power outages and traffic snarls were reported from several parts of the city.

According to the officials, from yesterday 8.30 am to today 5.30 am, Nungambakkam received 7.42 cm of rainfall and Menambakkam received 7.12 cm of rainfall. Tiruvallur, Vellore and Cuddalore districts of the state and Puducherry also received downpours yesterday night.

Valparai weather station in Coimbatore received 8.0 mm rainfall, Thiruttani weather station in Tiruvallur district recorded 5.0 mm rainfall, Cuddalore weather station recorded 0.2 mm rainfall, Vellore weather station recorded 0.4 mm rainfall, and Puducherry recorded 0.3 mm rainfall.

The regional meteorological centre here has forecasted light to moderate rains in north Tamil Nadu till the weekend.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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