Representational image only. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Incessant rains caused untold miseries for paddy farmers with the lack of storage facilities for the crops in Vizianagaram district. Thousands of farmers are in distress with the financial loss owing to the damage to the standing crop with the change in its colour. The district … Read more
Tiruchi, Pudukottai, Ariyalur, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga district collectors announce holiday for institutions Tiruchi – Collector M. Pradeep Kumar declares holiday for schools and colleges in the district today due to rain Pudukottai – Holiday declared for schools only in district Ariyalur – Collector P. Rathinasamy declares holiday for schools in the district due to rain Ramanathapuram … Read more
As a precautionary measure following heavy rains in the Bengaluru Urban district, all schools and anganwadis to remain shut on October 21, 2024. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN Following incessant overnight rains that lashed the city, a holiday has been declared for all Anganwadis and private/aided primary and high schools of Bengaluru Urban District today … Read more
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inspects dredging work being carried out in the Veerangal stream area in Chennai | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A day after heavy rains lashed Chennai and its surrounding areas, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday (October 16, 2024) said the State government has been preparing for three months … Read more
Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal to trigger heavy rain over T.N. till Thursday A low-pressure area that formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal during the early hours of Monday will set the stage for widespread rainfall, particularly over north Tamil Nadu, and herald the onset of the northeast monsoon over the State. The … Read more
Water from the Panthalkudi channel enters homes at Kattabomman Nagar in Sellur, Madurai, on Monday, October 14, 2024 | Photo Credit: R. Ashok The Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department has nominated 38 nodal officers for each district in the State to monitor the preparedness for the Northeast monsoon, which is likely to set in around … Read more
Several places in Rayalaseema received moderate rainfall on Monday (October 14,2024) due to a low pressure formed under the influence of a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal. The 12 p.m. bulletin from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the low pressure area was formed over southeast Bay of Bengal at 5.30 a.m. on … Read more
Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy has sought a comprehensive report on the devastation caused by the recent heavy rains in different parts of the State. Officials should focus on complete assessment of the damage and the funds needed for restoration and rehabilitation of affected families, ensuring that these details are included in reports to be … Read more
The Srikakulam district administration set up an exclusive control room (08942-240557) to monitor the rains and their impact on normal life. The cyclone which crossed the coast near Kalingapatnam at around 3 a.m. on Sunday (September 1, 2021) caused rains at several places. However, the situation is said to be under control as it could … Read more
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. File | Photo Credit: G.N. Rao Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu told the officials to take urgent steps to mitigate the situation arising from heavy rains lashing the State for about the last 24 hours. In a review meeting on Saturday (August 31, 2024) morning, Mr. Naidu said … Read more