Bay of Bengal

Possibility of heavy to very heavy rains in Tamil Nadu for next 2 days

The low pressure over Bay of Bengal will bring rains to Tamil Nadu and Puduchery on Sunday, the Regional Meteorological Center on Saturday said, warning of 'heavy to very heavy rains' for the two days.

Nov 28, 2015, 16:02 PM IST

Tamil Nadu govt pegs flood damage at Rs 8,481 crore, Jayalalithaa writes to PM Modi

With the North East Monsoon leaving a trail of destruction in Tamil Nadu, the state government on Monday pegged the damage at Rs 8,481 crore, with Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately release Rs 2,000 crore to sustain relief work.

Nov 23, 2015, 12:07 PM IST

Heavy rain continues to disrupt life in Chennai; waterlogging at several places

In Tamil Nadu, rain has stopped in most parts of the state.

Nov 19, 2015, 11:13 AM IST

Respite in rain in TN, Puducherry after deep depression makes landfall

There was a respite in rain in coastal parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Tuesday morning after a deep depression made a landfall yesterday.

Nov 10, 2015, 10:28 AM IST

Heavy rain dampens Diwali spirit, shoppers inconvenienced

Last-minute Diwali shoppers had a harrowing time as incessant rains brought Chennai to a virtual standstill with clogged roads leading to traffic snarls and affecting free movement in the busy areas.

Nov 09, 2015, 15:30 PM IST

Deep depression may trigger rain in Odisha, fishermen asked to be cautious

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to trigger rain or thundershower coupled with gusty surface winds in some parts of Odisha.

Nov 09, 2015, 15:27 PM IST

Cyclone to hit Bay of Bengal tonight, may impact Tamil Nadu?

The Weather department has cautioned the citizens of Chennai about a cyclone that might hit the bay of Chennai by tonight.

Nov 09, 2015, 11:22 AM IST

Massive cyclone likely to hit Tamil Nadu, state on high alert

All schools & colleges in Chennai to remain close on Monday in view of heavy rainfall in the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu.

Nov 08, 2015, 16:35 PM IST

NHRC seeks report over discontinuation of sea patrolling along Odisha coast

The NHRC has sought a report from the Indian Coast Guard and the Odisha government over discontinuation of sea patrolling along the Odisha coast in the Bay of Bengal.

Oct 31, 2015, 15:38 PM IST

Flight of Nirbhay missile aborted nearly 12 minutes after launch

Oct 16, 2015, 14:24 PM IST

RIL, ONGC share gas fields: D&M

ONGC had in 2013 claimed that RIL had deliberately drilled wells close to the common boundary of the blocks and that some gas it pumped out was from its adjoining block.

Oct 08, 2015, 18:55 PM IST

Indian Navy man's mother fights 22-year-long battle for truth

It has been 22 years since Amar Paladhe, a clearance diver working for the Indian Navy, died during an exercise in the Bay of Bengal, but his gutsy mother Anuradha says she is far from getting a closure and continues to seek answers on what led to her son's demise.

Oct 04, 2015, 12:03 PM IST