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

August 17, 2026 admin

According to RMC, isolated heavy rainfall likely in Nilgiris, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, and Villupuram on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU 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…

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Temperature levels high as monsoon remains subdued

July 7, 2026 admin

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…

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Chennai gets respite from searing heat as cloud cover, sea breeze cool city

June 20, 2026 admin

Image used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Akhila Easwaran After a spell of soaring temperatures this June, Chennai and its fringes will experience cool weather on Saturday (June 20, 2026), with strong northeasterly winds bringing in moisture. The mercury level in the city was around 32 degree Celsius at 10 a.m. on Saturday,…

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Tamil Nadu issues SOP for cool roof as pilot projects record drop in indoor temperatures

June 6, 2026 admin

The SOP says that roofs are among the largest contributors to indoor heat gain in hot and humid regions and that reflective coatings can significantly improve thermal comfort while reducing dependence on air-conditioning and other mechanical cooling systems. Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto After pilot projects in a city government school…

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Low-pressure area likely to bring rain in Western Ghat districts

February 23, 2026 admin

The Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, said that the well-marked low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal recurved northeastwards gradually and lay over the same region at 5.30 p.m. on Sunday. It is very likely to continue to move further northeastwards over southwest Bay of Bengal during the next 36 hours. It is expected to…

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