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16Oct

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Bengaluru Weather Update: Will rain play a spoilsport on Day 2 of India vs New Zealand first Test? | Cricket News – Times of India

India vs New Zealand first Test (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated first Test between India and New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru faced a major setback on Wednesday as persistent rain wiped out the entire Day 1 without even toss happening. After heavy rain battered the region for over 48 hours, the match officials had no choice but to delay the toss and ultimately call off the day’s play entirely.The disappointing turn of events on the opening day has raised concerns about the weather's continued influence on the match.With more rain predicted in the coming days, the outlook for Day 2 is less than optimistic. AccuWeather reports a temperature of around 27°C, with a 'real feel' of 31°C. There is a significant 40 percent chance of rain, coupled with a 24 percent...

16Oct

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Bengaluru weather: With orange alert in place, will India and New Zealand get some cricket on Day 1? | Cricket News – Times of India

New Zealand's cricket team has returned to India for the second time this year as part of their World Test Championship campaign. Last month, the team was in Greater Noida for the one-off Test vs Afghanistan.The match, however, was abandoned without any play due to rain and poor drainage system, which did not allow the ground to be ready for the game.This resulted in New Zealand losing an opportunity to gain crucial points in the World Test Championship.Recently, the Indian team also faced issues with rain in their match against Bangladesh in Kanpur. In the first three days, only 35 overs were bowled because of a wet outfield, which was a result of an inadequate drainage system.Mohammed Shami situation: Who exactly is not telling the truth? | Beyond The BoundaryDespite these challenges, th...

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Tamil Nadu schools closed tomorrow for various districts amid heavy rain alert in Chennai and surrounding areas: Check official notice here – Times of India

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced that Tamil Nadu schools will be closed on Tuesday, October 15th owing to the meteorological department's alert. In post on X, TN CM wrote (origianally in Tamil), "Don't believe the fake news shared on social media. Follow the guidelines given by the government. Follow proper precautions given by government officials."Additional notices were attached in the tweet which confirmed that schools have been shut on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 in four districts of Tamil Nadu, namely, Chennai, Chengalpet, Thiruvallur, and Kancheepuram.Check the official notice below.The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for tomorrow and a Red Alert for the following day. In consideration of student safety, authorities have declared a sc...