--- Rainfall Forecast Light Rain Expected: Coastal Tamil Nadu: Light rain in coastal areas on March 16–17, 20–22. Southern Tamil Nadu: Light rain in southern regions on March 19–20. Puducherry and Kanyakumari: Light rain in these areas on March 18–19. Other Regions: Light rain in parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on March 16–17, 20–22. No Rain Advisories: No rain warnings for fishermen in Tamil Nadu, the Bay of Bengal, or the Arabian Sea from March 16–20. --- Temperature Trends Maximum Temperatures: March 16–17: Slight chance of higher temperatures (up to 2°C above normal). March 18–20: Gradual decrease (up to 2°C lower than normal). Normal Range: 33–34°C (max) and 24–25°C (min) in Chennai and nearby areas. Minimum Temperatures: Slight decrease, remaining close to normal levels. --- Key Advisories Fishermen: No warnings for fishing activities in Tamil Nadu coastal areas, the Bay of Bengal, or the Arabian Sea. Public: Light rain and cooler temperatures are expected, but no extreme weather alerts. --- Summary The weather outlook for March 16–22, 2026, shows a gradual cooling trend with light rain in southern and coastal regions of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Temperatures will remain near normal, with slight fluctuations. No severe weather advisories are issued for fishermen or the general public.#tamil_nadu #bay_of_bengal #arabian_sea #puducherry #kanyakumari
Weather Update for Bengal and Kolkata on March 11 A yellow alert has been issued for North Bengal due to the risk of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. The weather office forecasts light to moderate rain across most districts of North Bengal and South Bengal on Wednesday. While the rainfall is expected to be intermittent, the temperature is unlikely to show significant changes. Some areas may experience isolated showers, while others might remain dry throughout the day. In Kolkata, the sky is expected to remain cloudy all day, with a chance of light rain in certain parts of the city during the night. Thunderstorms are also a possibility. The minimum temperature on Monday was 25.1 degrees Celsius, which is 4.1 degrees higher than the average, so there is no significant cold feeling. The maximum temperature was 31.1 degrees Celsius, 1.9 degrees lower than the average, resulting in relatively less humidity. The weather is expected to remain within a range of 25 to 32 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. The weather office noted that the rainfall will not bring a noticeable drop in temperature. Instead, the temperature in South Bengal is expected to gradually rise over the next few days. However, there will be no significant change in the overall weather pattern for the next four days. After that, the maximum temperature could rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius. The Bay of Bengal is contributing to the humidity, with a steady influx of moisture from the sea. This has led to the formation of thunderstorms and heavy showers in Kolkata and other parts of South Bengal. There is also a possibility of sudden gusts of wind similar to the monsoon season. The weather forecast highlights the unpredictable nature of the upcoming days, with rain and thunderstorms likely to affect both North and South Bengal.#kolkata #north_bengal #south_bengal #bay_of_bengal #weather_office
"Quiet death": At least 80 killed in US strike on Iranian warship, some still missing The Sri Lankan navy launched a rescue operation after receiving a distress signal from an Iranian vessel, according to a defense ministry official. A U.S. submarine reportedly sank the Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed on Wednesday. Hegseth described the incident as the first time an enemy ship had been sunk by a torpedo since World War II, calling it “Quiet Death.” He emphasized the U.S. military’s ongoing efforts to secure victory in the region, drawing parallels to past conflicts. Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath informed parliament that 180 individuals were aboard the Iranian ship, which he identified as the IRIS Dena. The vessel was listed as participating in a naval exercise in the Bay of Bengal from February 18 to 25, according to the exercise’s official website. Sri Lankan military officials reported that at least 32 survivors had been rescued and were being treated in a hospital in the southern port city of Galle. Navy spokesman Commander Buddhika Sampath stated that bodies were recovered from the sea near the incident site, but the ship itself was not found. Rescue teams observed only an oil slick at the location, which was outside Sri Lankan territorial waters. Sampath noted that Colombo remained committed to supporting the operation despite the location. The Sri Lankan forces prioritized saving lives and planned to investigate the incident’s cause later. Sampath added that no other ships or aircraft were observed in the area. He expressed hope for further rescues, stating the operation would continue until all possible survivors were accounted for.#pete_hegseth #bay_of_bengal #sri_lankan_navy #iranian_warship #irish_dena
