Tamil Nadu Monsoon News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Coimbatore reservoirs near full capacity, surplus water discharged amid heavy rain
Chennai, June 17: Major water reservoirs in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district are rapidly approaching their full storage capacities following relentless rainfall under the influence of an active Southwest Monsoon.
Weather department issues orange alert for TN's Ghat districts
Chennai, June 10: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has issued an orange alert for the Ghat areas of Coimbatore and the Nilgiris between June 13 and 15, forecasting heavy rainfall of up to 20.4 cm during the period.
Bathing ban at Courtallam waterfalls in TN extended for 7th consecutive day
Chennai, May 31: Tourists have been barred from bathing in the famed Courtallam waterfalls for the seventh consecutive day, as authorities continue to enforce safety measures in light of the ongoing flood situation triggered by heavy southwest monsoon rain.
Heavy rain forecast for several TN districts till May 28
Chennai, May 25: With the southwest monsoon's early onset over Kerala and advancement to several parts of Tamil Nadu, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across multiple districts of the state till May 28.
Much earlier than normal onset: Tamil Nadu weather department after southwest monsoon arrives early
Chennai, May 24: As monsoons arrived early in India, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) of Tamil Nadu on Saturday said that this onset of southwest monsoon is much earlier than the normal onset.
TN prepares for monsoon, Stalin reviews readiness ahead of Mettur dam water release
Chennai, May 19: With the Southwest monsoon approaching, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting at the Secretariat to assess the state's preparedness and finalise arrangements for the scheduled release of water from the Mettur dam on June 12 to support Kuruvai cultivation.
CM Stalin to hold review meet today on monsoon preparedness
Chennai, May 19: With the onset of southwest monsoon rain in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is set to chair a high-level review meeting on Monday to assess the state’s preparedness and discuss precautionary measures.
Tamil Nadu set for early southwest monsoon amid scorching heat
Chennai, May 6: Tamil Nadu is preparing for the early onset of the southwest monsoon, expected nearly 10 days ahead of schedule this year, as per the Met office.