regional meteorological centre

  • Cyclone Ditwah: Intensifying Storm in Bay of Bengal Set to Make Landfall on Tamil Nadu Coast

    Cyclone Ditwah: Intensifying Storm in Bay of Bengal Set to Make Landfall on Tamil Nadu Coast

    Nov 27, 2025 07:21 pm CST

    A deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is strengthening into Cyclone Ditwah, expected to make landfall on the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast by Saturday. Heavy rainfall warnings have been issued for coastal regions, with authorities advising mariners to avoid affected waters. Meanwhile, Cyclone Senyar continues its eastward movement near Indonesia.

  • Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin Reviews Flood Preparedness as Heavy Monsoon Rains Intensify Across State

    Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin Reviews Flood Preparedness as Heavy Monsoon Rains Intensify Across State

    Oct 21, 2025 09:20 pm CST

    Tamil Nadu faces severe weather conditions as the northeast monsoon intensifies, with Chief Minister MK Stalin conducting emergency preparedness reviews. Eight districts are under red alert, with widespread flooding reported in Thoothukudi and rescue operations underway in Tirupattur. Authorities have mobilized resources across affected regions as meteorological officials warn of continued heavy rainfall in the coming days.