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Dindigul has most drowning deaths in south Tamil Nadu

MADURAI: With nearly 315 of instances of drowning deaths reported between 2022 and 2024, Dindigul accounted for the highest number of such cases among the 10 districts in southern Tamil Nadu, according to data from the police department. Of the total 1,948 drowning deaths in the past three years, 280 deaths were reported in Thoothukudi, followed by 254 in Kanniyakumari, …

Madurai Thoothukudi Tirunelveli Kanniyakumari Dindigul Tenkasi Sivaganga

1 week, 1 day ago

People stranded in many low-lying areas of Sivaganga villages

The Hindu

For the third consecutive day, many low-lying areas were under water and after a causeway had submerged, people were stranded in Pattamangalam, Kandramanikam and Chokkanathapuram villages in Sivaganga district on Sunday. After the Yeriyur Kalungupatti tank received copious inflow, the surplus water started flowing into Manimutharu river. According to a Water Resources department official, the Yeriyur tank, spread on a …

Water

1 week, 2 days ago

Standing crops under water in Sivaganga district; In Ramanathapuram, Collector travels on tractor to oversee water logging issues

The Hindu

Standing crops, including paddy and chilly plants, were submerged due to continuous rain in Tirupuvanam and Illayankudi blocks in Sivaganga district, farmers said here on Saturday. As the water could not be drained, the crops have submerged and the produce would become useless, said Rajasekaran, a farmer, and added that he had raised chilly in 51 cents of land and …

Water Collector Ramanathapuram

1 week, 2 days ago

Four dead in rain-related incidents across Tamil Nadu

The Hindu

At least four persons died in different rain related incidents in different parts of Tamil Nadu on Friday. The State government said over 2,000 people had been accommodated in 50 relief camps in districts where heavy rain had been reported. Stalin visited the State Emergency Operations Centre to review the situation in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Tenkasi districts, which received heavy …

Tamil Nadu Districts Heavy Rain District Ramanathapuram Ariyalur Maruthaiyaru

1 week, 3 days ago

Tamil Nadu schools holiday: Rains lash Tamil Nadu on December 13, 2024. Several districts declare holiday for schools

The Hindu

As rains continue to lash parts of Tamil Nadu on Friday, District Collectors of Madurai and Mayiladuthurai, among others, have declared a holiday for schools. Holiday was declared for schools in Dindigul and Theni districts due to heavy rain, as were schools in Ramanathapuram and Sivaganga districts. Ariyalur Collector P. Rathinasamy declared holiday for schools and colleges due to heavy …

Holiday Tamil Nadu Schools Heavy Rain Declared Collector Declare

1 week, 4 days ago

Tamil Nadu Rains: SpiceJet issues travel advisory for flights to and from Chennai amid widespread downpours

Live Mint

Tamil Nadu rains: SpiceJet issued an advisory for its passengers as widespread rains lashed parts of Tamil Nadu on December 12. The Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai predicted heavy rains at isolated places over Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore, Perambalur, Tiruchirappalli, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Karur, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi districts of Tamil Nadu, …

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Heavy Rainfall Lashes Tamil Nadu

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai: Parts of Tamil Nadu experienced heavy rainfall on Thursday, with forecasts predicting more showers across the state. According to Tamil Nadu Weatherman, South Tamil Nadu is on alert for heavy rain until Friday, with interior districts expected to bear the brunt of the downpour as a low-pressure system moves from the Gulf of Mannar to the Arabian Sea. Coutrallam, …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rains for Tamil Nadu tomorrow, yellow alert issued

India TV News

Tamil Nadu weather update: The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry after a low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining east Equatorial Indian Ocean has intensified into a well-marked low-pressure area. The IMD said this low pressure is located over the Southwest and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal and is expected …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Pamban bridge has been cleared by Commissioner of Railway Safety, says Southern Railway General Manager

The Hindu

Southern Railway General Manager R. N. Singh said that Commissioner of Railway Safety has already given permission for operating trains on the new Pamban Railway Bridge. There is no concern on that,” Mr. Singh told reporters while inspecting the development works under way at Sivaganga Railway Station on Friday. He was accompanied by senior railway officials, including Madurai Divisional Railway …

Pamban Railway

Cyclone Fengal Highlights: Storm nears Tamil Nadu; Puducherry schools shut tomorrow

Hindustan Times

Chennai weather live updates: Fishing boats anchored amidst the forecast of heavy rains at Marina beach, along the coast of the Bay of Bengal, in Chennai, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. It is likely to further intensify into a cyclonic storm and move towards the north direction, towards the Tamil Nadu coast," said S. Balachandran, Director of the Regional Meteorological Centre, …

Tamil Nadu Chennai Districts Tamil Heavy Rain Madurai Imd

Heavy Rains Predicted in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry as Depression Intensifies

ABP News

The India Meteorological Department has forecast the intensification of a depression in the Southwest Bay of Bengal into a deep depression within the next 12 hours. The system is expected to move north-northwestwards towards the Sri Lanka-Tamil Nadu coasts over the next two days, triggering heavy to extreme rainfall in Tamil Nadu's Delta districts and Puducherry. The Regional Meteorological Centre …

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Red alert for heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu; coastal districts to witness intense rain for next 5 days

Live Mint

As a deep depression is developing over the Bay of Bengal, which is moving towards Sri Lanka, the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai said Tamil Nadu's coastal and delta districts are likely to experience intense rainfall activity for the next five days from Tuesday, November 26. Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in …

Tamil Nadu Chennai Districts Heavy Rainfall Thoothukudi Karaikal Nagapattinam

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Depression in Bay of Bengal, red alert issued for TN delta districts

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: A well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean intensified into a depression on Monday. The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued a red alert for delta districts of Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam and Tiruvarur, and Karaikal in Puducherry on Tuesday with extremely heavy rainfall forecast, and for Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, and Karaikal districts on Wednesday. An orange alert …

Districts Heavy Rain Puducherry

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Wet Tuesday in Chennai, heavy rains to continue till December 1; Aavin parlours to operate 24/7

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The city witnessed moderate showers on Monday night and Tuesday, with weather bloggers predicting the start of a rainy week that could continue until December 1. Weather blogger R Pradeep John said that the rain will pick up from Wednesday and last till December 1. Heavy to very heavy rain is also likely to occur at isolated places over …

Rain Heavy Rain Heavy Kancheepuram Tiruvallur Chennai

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Red alert issued for coastal Tamil Nadu as deep depression brings heavy rainfall

India TV News

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into one and rains are expected over the next five days as a red alert has been issued by the India Meteorological Department for different districts in Tamil Nadu. The depression, which is moving towards the Sri Lanka-Tamil Nadu coasts, has prompted the IMD to warn of severe weather conditions in …

Tamil Nadu Depression Districts Heavy Rainfall Rainfall Alert Tamil

1 month ago

Moderate to heavy rain predicted in Tamil Nadu, schools closed today in Thanjavur

India Today

The Chennai Meteorological Department has forecast moderate to heavy rain in Tamil Nadu today and tomorrow, November 18 and 19, primarily due to an active tropical disturbance. The state has already witnessed heavy overnight rainfall, with delta regions recording substantial precipitation. Thiruvarur district experienced heavy downpours, with Thiruthuraipoondi recording 7 cm of rainfall in just two hours. Delta districts, particularly …

Rain Heavy Rain District Heavy Schools Closed Thanjavur Sivaganga

1 month, 1 week ago

Heavy rain likely in Chennai and delta districts till November 15

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The Regional Meteorological Centre on Monday said that heavy rain may lash Chennai, its surrounding districts and parts of delta districts till Friday. As per the forecast, heavy rain is possible in isolated places in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram and Villupuram districts, and Puducherry and Karaikal regions till November 15. This apart, …

Chennai Districts Heavy Rain Likely Rmc Delta Districts

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Serial offender breaks leg when trying to escape, caught by police in Tamil Nadu

India Today

A serial offender targeting women in secluded areas near Kallal in Tamil Nadu’s Sivaganga district, was arrested by the police. Upon locating Rajkumar, police gave chase, during which he reportedly attempted to escape by jumping from a bridge, resulting in a broken leg. In another case, a 45-year-old nurse from Trichy’s Orathur Primary Health Centre in Lalgudi was allegedly attacked …

Tamil Nadu Lalgudi

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sivaganga has 1,364 polling stations, 11,98,255 voters, says Collector Asha Ajith

The Hindu

District Collector and Election Officer Asha Ajith on Tuesday released the draft electoral rolls for the Sivaganga district, which has Karaikudi, Tirupathur, Sivaganga and Manamadurai Assembly Constituencies. The District Revenue Officer Selva Surabhi, PA to Collector Muthukaluvan, Tahsildar A Mesiyadas and among other officials and recognised political party representatives were present. DINDIGUL Dindigul District Collector M N Poongodi released the …

District Collector Sivaganga Election Officer

2 months ago

Southern Districts Lead in Tank Storage, Despite Early Monsoon Arrival

The Hindu

Two southern districts, Madurai and Kanniyakumari, account for 50% of the irrigation tanks in the State that have reached their capacity. Kanniyakumari, which has the largest number of tanks, at 2,040, is better placed than Sivaganga (1,459), as the storage at 75% of its tanks ranges from 50% to 100%.

Weather Storage Regions Dam and Reservoir Madurai

3 months ago

Work on Apollo junction grade separator in Madurai to be completed by August ’25

New Indian Express

MADURAI: Of the 30 piers, including two abutments, work on 10 piers and one abutment has been completed on the Apollo junction grade separator. The Apollo junction grade separator is being constructed on the Madurai - Thondi road, starting at the Apollo junction roundabout. An official from the state highways department told TNIE that work on 10 piers and one …

Work Madurai

3 months, 1 week ago

54-year-old temple jumbo injured in fire accident dies, laid to rest in Kundrakudi

New Indian Express

SIVAGANGA: A 54-year-old female elephant of the Arulmigu Shanmuganatha Peruman Temple in Kundrakudi, which sustained burn injuries after a absestos-cum-thatched roof caught fire and fell on it, succumbed to injuries early on Friday. Veterinarians under the supervision of District Forest Officer S Prabha treated the elephant, but it succumbed to injuries around 1.45 am on Friday. Kundrakudi police said that …

Elephant Kundrakudi

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sivaganga MP Karti Chidambaram says Tiruchy does not need Metro, sparks row

New Indian Express

TIRUCHY: Congress’s Sivaganga MP Karti Chidambaram’s reply to a social media post, based on a TNIE report on the Tiruchy Metro project, has put several party leaders and others in the INDIA bloc in a spot. A TNIE report that appeared in these columns in the edition dated August 29, 2024, brought out details of the status of the plan …

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4 months ago

Parents say wards caned by police, threatened at gunpoint in school

New Indian Express

SIVAGANGA: Parents of a few Class 11 students have alleged that their wards were threatened at gunpoint and beaten up by policemen inside the government-aided higher secondary school in Manamadurai. He told me that upon instruction of the school authorities, police personnel entered the premises and beat him up along with a few of his friends. The police also placed …

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Dindigul has most drowning deaths in south Tamil Nadu

People stranded in many low-lying areas of Sivaganga villages

Standing crops under water in Sivaganga district; In Ramanathapuram, Collector travels on tractor to oversee water logging issues

Four dead in rain-related incidents across Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu schools holiday: Rains lash Tamil Nadu on December 13, 2024. Several districts declare holiday for schools

Tamil Nadu Rains: SpiceJet issues travel advisory for flights to and from Chennai amid widespread downpours

Heavy Rainfall Lashes Tamil Nadu

Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rains for Tamil Nadu tomorrow, yellow alert issued

Pamban bridge has been cleared by Commissioner of Railway Safety, says Southern Railway General Manager

Cyclone Fengal Highlights: Storm nears Tamil Nadu; Puducherry schools shut tomorrow

Heavy Rains Predicted in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry as Depression Intensifies

Red alert for heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu; coastal districts to witness intense rain for next 5 days

Depression in Bay of Bengal, red alert issued for TN delta districts

Wet Tuesday in Chennai, heavy rains to continue till December 1; Aavin parlours to operate 24/7

Red alert issued for coastal Tamil Nadu as deep depression brings heavy rainfall

Moderate to heavy rain predicted in Tamil Nadu, schools closed today in Thanjavur

Heavy rain likely in Chennai and delta districts till November 15

Serial offender breaks leg when trying to escape, caught by police in Tamil Nadu

Sivaganga has 1,364 polling stations, 11,98,255 voters, says Collector Asha Ajith

Southern Districts Lead in Tank Storage, Despite Early Monsoon Arrival

Work on Apollo junction grade separator in Madurai to be completed by August ’25

54-year-old temple jumbo injured in fire accident dies, laid to rest in Kundrakudi

Sivaganga MP Karti Chidambaram says Tiruchy does not need Metro, sparks row

Parents say wards caned by police, threatened at gunpoint in school