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Tamil Nadu to experience hotter May, with above-normal rainfall

In its outlook, theย IMDย has also outlined the likely impact of increased temperature, including on agriculture, and issued anย agrometย advisory

Tamil Nadu to witness hotter May; above normal rainfall could offer relief: IMD

In its outlook, theย IMDย has also outlined the likely impact of increased temperature, including on agriculture, and issued anย agrometย advisory

โ€‹Embers in the air: On wildfires in the Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu

Seasonal fires need long-term management, not just preparedness

First hailstorm of the season brings relief to residents of Vellore, Tirupattur

Light rains over isolated places in Ghat districts, south coastal districts of Tamil Nadu from April 26 to May 1

On April 27, isolated places over the Western Ghat districts, Delta districts and South Coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and Karaikal area are likely to get light to moderate rains.

Tagged Olive Ridley turtles from Tamil Nadu reach Sri Lanka Dome, reveal migration patterns

Considered one of the most productive regions in the Indian Ocean, the Sri Lanka Dome phenomenon typically begins in May, peaks in July, and declines by September

TN Assembly elections: Tirupatturโ€™s Jawadhu Hills gets first green polling booth

Designed under the T.N. Climate Change Mission, the green polling booth consists ofย eco-friendly measures like coconut and bamboo leaves used for setting up shades

Annual fishing ban commences in coastal Tamil Nadu from April 15

Under the Tamil Nadu Marine Fishing Regulation Act 1983, considering the breeding season of fish and to protect fishery resources, a fishing ban is implemented every year along the East Coast of Tamil Nadu for 61 days from April 15 to June 14

Discharge of effluents from leather tanneries sparks pollution concern

At present, the Ambur Assembly constituency has over 50 leather tanneries with most of them located near the Palar River

Scorching heat to grip Tamil Nadu till April 12; humidity likely to worsen discomfort

A plastics ban Tamil Nadu tried in 2002 and stepped back from

Introduced on May 7, 2002, the Bill proposed a ban on the sale, storage, transport and use of non-reusable plastics due to the rapid increase in disposable plastic consumption and its impact on groundwater contamination and rainwater percolation