IMD Forecast: Cold Wave, Dense Fog, Heavy Rain Across India
India faces contrasting weather: severe cold wave & dense fog in North/Central regions, heavy rainfall in South from Jan 8. Travel disruptions likely. Stay updated.
India faces contrasting weather: severe cold wave & dense fog in North/Central regions, heavy rainfall in South from Jan 8. Travel disruptions likely. Stay updated.
BJP gears up for Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu with multiple visits by PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Nitin Nabin. Key rally planned in Kanyakumari, alliance talks with OPS, TTV Dhinakaran underway.
IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning in Chennai and coastal Tamil Nadu this weekend due to a low-pressure system. Details on weather warnings and forecasts inside.
India Meteorological Department issues warnings for severe cold wave, dense fog in North & Central India, and heavy rainfall in Southern states from January 7-12, 2026. Stay updated.
Chennai records 30mm rainfall in first six days of 2026, marking third straight year of excess January rain. IMD issues yellow and orange alerts for heavy showers this week. Read more about the changing weather pattern.
IMD forecasts severe cold wave conditions for Delhi, North India. Rain alert for South, snowfall in Himalayas. Temperature to drop 2-3°C. Stay updated on weather warnings.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah's two-day Tamil Nadu trip concluded without a clear NDA expansion. Key meetings with AIADMK's EPS, PMK, and DMDK did not materialize. Read about BJP's strategy for the upcoming state elections.
Tamil Nadu Minister M P Saminathan highlights funding inequality, as Centre allocates ₹2000+ crore for Sanskrit but under ₹200 crore for Tamil. Read about the cultural festival and calls for linguistic pride.
Tamil Nadu's new State Indicator Framework reveals superior outcomes in health, education, jobs, and gender parity compared to all-India figures. Discover the data driving the state's success.
Esaki Muthu from Chennai returns from Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, an event highlighting the deep cultural link between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi. Discover the historic connection and the 19th-century Tamil satram in Kashi.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the BJP will come to power in Tamil Nadu in the 2026 assembly elections, citing strong public support and a weakening DMK.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu to bolster NDA's alliance cohesion and strategy against the DMK-led front. Key meetings with BJP leaders and allies like AIADMK's EPS are on the agenda.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Tamil Nadu for a crucial two-day visit, focusing on BJP's organizational strength and outreach in the poll-bound state. Key meetings and public engagements lined up.
IMD predicts above-normal rainfall for Chennai and nearby districts this January, despite a drier forecast for the state's three-month period. Get the full weather outlook and temperature details.
IMD warns of dense fog, cold wave, and frost across North India, disrupting flights. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu and Nicobar Islands are forecast to receive rainfall. Stay updated on weather alerts.
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹248.44 crore for Pongal gift hampers including rice, sugar, and sugarcane for 2.22 crore rice ration card holders. Distribution to be staggered to avoid crowds. Read details.
Uttarakhand recorded zero rainfall & snowfall in Dec 2024, its driest Dec in 10 years. IMD data shows a 24% post-monsoon deficit. Experts warn of crop & water impact. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh witnessed 25% excess rainfall in the 2025 northeast monsoon, with Nandyal district leading at 67% surplus. IMD data reveals a wet October driven by Cyclone Montha.
December 2025 was India's 5th driest since 1901, with a 69% rainfall deficit. Delhi recorded zero rain, a rare event. IMD cites weak western disturbances and unfavorable MJO. Read for full forecast.
The 2023 North East Monsoon concluded in Tamil Nadu with a 3% rainfall deficit. Key districts faced shortfalls, impacting agriculture. Get the full IMD report and regional analysis here.
Political parties in Tamil Nadu slam recent violence & drug incidents, demand CM Stalin's action. Leaders cite attacks on migrants, police threats, and failed ganja control.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Tamil Nadu's Trichy and Pudukottai on January 4 and 5 for BJP meetings, a public rally, and Pongal festivities. Details on election strategy and alliance talks inside.
India's southern peninsula recorded near-normal northeast monsoon rainfall in 2025, with 283.4 mm, just 3.7% below average. Cyclone Montha boosted October rains. Read the full IMD report.
In a major leadership overhaul, the Tamil Nadu police department transferred and promoted over 70 officers. Key appointments include new commissioners for Avadi and Tambaram, and a new DGP for Armed Police. Read the full list of changes.
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss announces a major political alliance in Tamil Nadu, criticizes DMK's governance, rising state debt, and unfulfilled investment promises. Details inside.
Nine people, including four women and a child, died in a tragic road accident near Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The car veered off the road and hit a tree. Read for details.
Tamil Nadu government faces pressure from multiple employee unions demanding pension restoration and job security. A ministerial panel is set for talks as protests escalate. Read more.
Schneider Electric signs MoU with Tamil Nadu govt for Rs 718 crore expansion in Chennai, Coimbatore & Hosur, creating 663 jobs. A major boost for state's industrial growth.
Tamil Nadu BJP's core committee met in Chennai to finalize election plans. PM Modi & Amit Shah invited for Jan 9 rally. Piyush Goyal to lead alliance talks with AIADMK and others. Read more.
BJP Tamil Nadu chief alleges DMK government blocked Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya schools, prioritizing language politics over public benefit. Read the full political clash details.