Tamil Nadu Rains

Heavy rains batter Tamil Nadu, Chennai witnesses record showers; schools shut in several districts

For the next few days, most areas in Tamil Nadu Puducherry-Karaikal are expected to receive moderate rainfall.

Nov 02, 2022, 07:18 AM IST

Heavy rains in Chennai claim life of two, Tamil Nadu SDRF on standby

One woman died after the balcony of her house fell on her following the incessant rains in Chennai while an auto driver died was electrocuted to death.

Nov 01, 2022, 20:59 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Rains: BIG UPDATE schools, colleges to be closed today in THIS CITY amid heavy rains- read here

Schools to be closed today in Nilgris district of Tamil Nadu due to heavy rains, scroll down for details.

Aug 03, 2022, 06:56 AM IST

Weather forecast: Heatwave conditions subside, IMD predicts heavy rainfall in these states - Read here

The major spell of heatwave in northwest India has come to an end and the temperature is likely to decrease by two to three degrees due to the increased presence of clouds, said IMD. 

Apr 14, 2022, 12:38 PM IST

Weather Update: Traffic halts as rain pounds Chennai, IMD issues red alert in THESE states

Isolated heavy to very rainfall activity is likely to continue over north coastal Tamil Nadu and adjoining areas of south coastal Andhra Pradesh during next three days and decrease thereafter, the IMD said. 

Dec 30, 2021, 23:44 PM IST

Tamil Nadu: MP refuses to walk on rainwater, climbs on chairs to reach car – Watch viral video

The said clip is understood to be from his residence in Chennai’s Velachery, a rainwater inundation and flood-prone locality. The MP is said to have been leaving for the airport, in order to reach Delhi for the Winter session of Parliament. 

Nov 30, 2021, 18:04 PM IST

Flood situation after heavy rains in Chennai, heavy rain forecast till November 30

The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted very heavy rains at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal till November 30. After the incessant rains, there is a flood-like situation in many places.

Nov 28, 2021, 10:26 AM IST

Tamil Nadu submerged in water after heavy rains- In pics

Monsoon rains continue to batter several regions of Tamil Nadu registering about 75% showers above normal.

Nov 27, 2021, 23:51 PM IST

Eight people die in rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu

Chennai Meteorological Department on Friday had given a red alert to all coastal districts till today and an orange alert to the adjacent districts.

Nov 27, 2021, 13:02 PM IST

Tamil Nadu rains: Red alert in 5 districts, yellow for Chennai amid heavy showers

Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Puduokottai, and Nagapattinam districts are facing severe rains with roads and rails being submerged in water.

Nov 26, 2021, 12:41 PM IST

IMD issues very heavy rainfall warning for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry for next 5 days

“Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal during 24 to 28 November,” the weather department said.

Nov 24, 2021, 23:22 PM IST

Tamil Nadu to witness heavy rainfall with thunderstorm today due to low pressure, predicts IMD

The IMD has forecast thunderstorms with heavy rains in the southern and delta districts of Tamil Nadu with the possibility of downpours in the remote areas of Chennai on Wednesday. 

Nov 24, 2021, 11:26 AM IST

IMD issues yellow alert for Tamil Nadu till November 24

"A cyclonic circulation lies over Southeast Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood in lower tropospheric levels. It is very likely to move west-northwestwards towards Tamil Nadu coast during next 4-5 days," said IMD in an official statement.

Nov 23, 2021, 09:35 AM IST

Torrential rainfall, floods batter southern states, Andhra worst hit, Karnataka on high alert

"Light to moderate scattered/fairly widespread rainfall over Karnataka, Kerala & Mahe and Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal during next 5 days. Isolated heavy rainfall over Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal and Kerala & Mahe during next 5 days and over Coastal Karnataka on 21st Nov," IMD tweeted. 

Nov 22, 2021, 07:55 AM IST

Heavy Rain Alert: Chennai and adjoining districts to be hit owing to depression in Bay of Bengal

IMD has predicted isolated extremely heavy rainfalls over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal and Rayalaseema, besides very heavy rainfall over South interior Karnataka and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh on Thursday. 

Nov 18, 2021, 18:05 PM IST

Five cows electrocuted to death as they stepped into pool of water

Following the incident, residents informed the fire and rescue department personnel and the electricity department to get the power supply to the area suspended. 

Nov 18, 2021, 17:55 PM IST

Red alert for Tamil Nadu, state braces for heavy rainfall

The IMD has also predicted heavy to very heavy downpour in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal and Coastal Andhra on Wednesday. 

Nov 16, 2021, 17:41 PM IST

Heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu, rescue operations underway – See pics

Many districts in Tamil Nadu including Chennai received heavy to very heavy rainfall as the depression over Bay of Bengal hit the coast throwing lives and livelihoods out of gear.

Nov 11, 2021, 15:44 PM IST

Tamil Nadu rains: Chennai airport suspends arrival till 6 pm today

Heavy rains continue to play havoc in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu as different modes of communications, including flights, get affected

Nov 11, 2021, 14:12 PM IST

Thunderstorm with 'heavy to very heavy' rainfall likely in next three hours in Tamil Nadu: IMD

The IMD had earlier issued a Red warning for Chennai, predicting thunderstorms with heavy to very heavy rainfall in the city on Wednesday (November 10) and Thursday (November 11).  

Nov 11, 2021, 07:48 AM IST