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Apr162025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Above Average Monsoon Predicted in 2025 Fueling Hopes for India Farm and Economic Boost

India is poised to receive above-average monsoon rains in 2025, sparking optimism across the agricultural and economic sectors. With the monsoon season expected to bring 105% of the long-term average rainfall the country could witness a significant uplift in crop production price stability, and rural income. Monsoon rains are vital for India’s economy, supplying nearly 70% of the country’s annual rainfall and directly impacting farming, which supports over half the population. According to M. Ravichandran, a senior government official, the forecast offers a strong foundation for food security and economic resilience. It could help tame food inflation and maintain the Reserve Bank of India’s inflation targets, a key concern in recent months. India’s rice exports, already the largest g...

Apr122025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Unseasonal Storms Kill Over 100 in India Nepal IMD Warns of More Rain and Heatwaves Ahead

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In a tragic turn of weather more than 100 people have lost their lives across India and Nepal following a wave of unseasonal heavy rainfall, lightning strikes and thunderstorms that began midweek. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of continued adverse weather in the coming days with both storms and extreme heat forecast for different parts of the region. Eastern Indian states have been hit hardest. Bihar has reported at least 82 deaths over the past 48 hours primarily due to lightning and other rain-related incidents according to the state's disaster management department. In neighbouring Uttar Pradesh, 18 fatalities have been linked to storms and lightning strikes. Nepal has also suffered from the sudden shift in weather. The country’s National Disaster Authority...

Mar32025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Cloudburst Triggers Flash Floods in Himachal’s Kangra, Villages Cut Off as Roads Blocked and Homes Damaged

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A cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district has caused flash floods, leaving villages cut off and damaging homes, roads, and vehicles. The worst-affected area is Luwai village in the remote Chhota Bhanghal valley. Heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours has led to landslides and rising water levels. Four vehicles were buried under debris, while 14 houses and a middle school building suffered severe damage. Power supply poles have been uprooted, leaving many villages without electricity. Landslides and fallen trees have blocked roads, stopping traffic in areas like Multhan, Luhardi, Barot, and Kothi Kohar. Hundreds of vehicles are stranded as roads remain covered with snow and large rocks. To prevent further damage, authorities have opened the floodgates of two hydroelectric p...

Feb272025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Heavy Snowfall Rain Kill 39 in Afghanistan Dozens of Homes Damaged

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At least 39 people have died due to heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and flash floods across three Afghan provinces, disaster management officials confirmed on Wednesday. Flash floods in western Farah province swept away 21 people on Tuesday, while three more lost their lives when a hailstorm caused their house to collapse. In Helmand province, six people were killed, including a child struck by lightning. In southern Kandahar, nine people, including women and children, died in several locations due to heavy rains. In a tragic incident, four women washing clothes were carried away by floodwaters, with only one managing to survive, according to local officials. Afghanistan has faced prolonged drought conditions, including in flood-hit Farah, which has struggled with water shortages sinc...

Dec242024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Tamil Nadu Prepares for Heavy Rains Ahead of Christmas, Holiday Plans at Risk

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Tamil Nadu, which has already recorded an impressive Northeast monsoon season with excess rainfall, is now bracing for another spell of precipitation that could disrupt Christmas celebrations across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that a well-marked low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, along with an associated cyclonic circulation, is advancing toward North Tamil Nadu. Currently positioned near the South Andhra coast, the system is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall to the region starting Tuesday, December 24, and continuing through Thursday, December 26. North coastal districts, including Chennai, are likely to see widespread rains during this period, with heavy downpours forecast in isolated pockets of Chengalpattu, Viluppuram, and...

Dec172024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Low-Pressure Area in Bay of Bengal to Bring Heavy Rainfall to Tamil Nadu

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A new low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal, and it is expected to intensify and move toward the Tamil Nadu coast over the next two days, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC). This weather system is likely to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall to several coastal districts, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu, until December 19. The low-pressure area, which developed on December 16 in the central part of the south Bay of Bengal, is being influenced by an upper air cyclonic circulation over the southeast Bay. This circulation extends up to 3.1 kilometers above sea level and is predicted to strengthen further. As the system moves west-northwestward, it will impact coastal Tamil Nadu with significant rainfall. Rainfall Warnings ...

Dec142024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Heavy Rains Predicted as New Weather System Brews Over Andaman Sea

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CHENNAI: With the northeast monsoon in full swing, Tamil Nadu is bracing for another bout of heavy rains. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has predicted that a fresh low-pressure area will form over the Andaman Sea by Sunday, likely bringing intense rainfall back to the coastal and delta regions from December 16. On Thursday, vehicles waded through waterlogged roads near Thirumangalam Metro Station, as heavy rains continued to lash parts of Chennai and surrounding areas. However, meteorologists predict that the current weather system, a well-marked low-pressure area, will weaken by Saturday as it moves toward south Tamil Nadu and the Western Ghats. The RMC has issued an orange alert for Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, and Karaikal for Tuesday. Additionally, six districts...

Dec122024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Tamil Nadu Declares School Holiday Amid Heavy Rains

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Chennai, December 12, 2024 – Schools in several districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu, will remain closed today due to heavy rainfall. District collectors in Salem, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, and Ramanathapuram have also announced holidays for schools, while in Tiruvannamalai, both schools and colleges will remain shut. Thiruvalluvar University in Vellore has postponed its November and December exams due to weather conditions. Rainfall of up to 8 cm has been recorded in several areas, including Karaikal and parts of Chennai. Authorities have urged residents to stay alert and follow updates as the situation develops. From News Desk

Dec72024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, Western Disturbance to Affect North India

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of southern India, particularly Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, over the coming days due to a developing low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal. The system is expected to form on December 7 and move west-northwestwards, reaching the southwest Bay of Bengal near Sri Lanka by December 12. This weather system is likely to bring significant rainfall to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on December 11 and 12, and to Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema on December 12. Several districts, including Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, and Ramanathapuram, are expected to receive heavy rainfall on December 11, with more areas like Chengalpattu, Viluppuram, and Cuddalore facing s...

Oct172024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Northeast Monsoon Intensifies Over Tamil Nadu: Heavy Rains Expected in Chennai and Surrounding Districts

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Wednesday that the Northeast Monsoon is in full force over Tamil Nadu, predicting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in certain districts, including Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, and Kanchipuram. Over the past 24 hours, several areas in the state have already experienced significant rainfall, with five locations recording extremely heavy rains, 48 recording very heavy rains, and 21 reporting heavy rainfall. S Balachandran, Director of the Chennai Regional Meteorological Centre, confirmed that the recorded rainfall for Tamil Nadu since October 1 has reached 138 mm. A depression is currently moving towards the northwest, with expectations that it will cross the north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh coasts between Nellore and P...