Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has directed district Collectors in the Delta region to coordinate with all departments and implement precautionary measures following alerts of heavy rain in the region. A letter issued by Revenue Administration Commissioner Sai Kumar emphasised the need for immediate action to mitigate potential damage. Officials have been … Read more
Srinagar, Feb 27 (IANS) Incessant rain in the plains and moderate snowfall in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday broke the prolonged dry spell as water discharge in rivers, streams, and springs improved appreciably. Addressing the woes of thousands of people living in the Valley, almost all rivers, streams, and springs have … Read more
Srinagar, Feb 24 (IANS) Widespread rain and snow are expected in Jammu and Kashmir beginning Tuesday, predicted the J&K Meteorological (MeT) department on Monday. MeT Director Mukhtar Ahmad told IANS that widespread rain and snow are expected in the union territory. “A western disturbance (WD) is approaching J&K and it is likely to become active … Read more
Chennai, Feb 23 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast light to moderate rainfall in isolated areas of South Coastal Tamil Nadu, the Delta districts, Puducherry, and Karaikal for four days, starting February 25. According to the Weather Department’s statement, the rainfall is attributed to a cyclonic circulation moving over the equatorial region. However, … Read more
Srinagar, Feb 20 (IANS) After 50 days, the prolonged dry spell broke in Kashmir Valley on Thursday as rain lashed the plains and higher reaches recorded snowfall. Widespread jubilation started across Kashmir when people woke up as rain lashed the plains after such a long period. Scores of springs dried up and power generation from … Read more
Srinagar, Jan 29 (IANS) Due to nightlong cloud cover, the minimum temperature rose above the freezing point in Srinagar city on Wednesday as the MET office forecast another spell of rain/snow in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Kashmir has not received normal rain/snow so far this season. It is the heavy snowfall in the winter months … Read more
Jaipur, Jan 29 (IANS) Even as the spring season is expected in the next few days, the Meteorological (MeT) Department here on Wednesday said rain is likely to occur in parts of Rajasthan next week. From Wednesday, the minimum temperature is expected to rise, gradually reducing the morning and evening cold. Additionally, there is a … Read more