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Mumbai weather: The city witnessed cloudy skies and scattered showers on Saturday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert (extremely heavy rainfall) for three hours in the afternoon. The alert, which was announced at 3pm, was later downgraded to yellow (moderate to heavy rain) as rainfall remained marginal across the city. The yellow alert remained in place until 8:30am on Sunday. According to the IMD, the temporary escalation of the alert was due to a trough extending across Karnataka and Vidarbha. The interaction between moist and dry winds created conditions conducive to heavy rainfall, leading to the red alert. However, no further warnings have been issued in the five-day forecast, which remains clear until June 11. Rainfall was unevenly distributed across the city. The Santacruz weather station recorded only 0.5 mm of rain between 8:30am and 5pm, while Colaba registered a significantly higher 33.4 mm. Data from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) showed the island city received 2.74 mm, western suburbs 8.98 mm, and eastern suburbs 18.67 mm during the same period. Despite the brief spell of rain, temperatures remained lower than usual. Santacruz recorded a maximum temperature of 31.8°C -- 1.9°C below normal -- while Colaba logged 31°C, 2.7°C below normal. Minimum temperatures also dipped, with Santacruz registering 25.5°C and Colaba 25°C, both around 2°C below the seasonal average.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has projected that Mumbai will receive 106% above the Long Period Average (LPA) rainfall for July 2025, indicating a significantly wetter month than usual for the city. Weather Alerts in Place The IMD has issued weather alerts across Mumbai and neighboring districts: Yellow Alert has been issued for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar districts, warning of heavy rainfall at isolated locations through Thursday. Additional yellow alerts are in effect for the upcoming weekend (July 6-7). Orange Alert has been declared for Raigad and Ratnagiri, forecasting heav ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 10 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday conducted a field inspection of the areas affected by heavy rains under the Raipur area in Dehradun. He met the local people at Kirsali Chowk, IT Park, Nanurkheda, Amwala, Tapovan, and Shanti Vihar, and listened to their problems. He stated that the safety of the public is the top priority of the state government. During the inspection, the Chief Minister directed the district administration to provide all possible help to the affected people. The Chief Minister directed that the drains ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to the allegations to NCW officials. Officials said further steps will be considered after reviewing his ...Read More >
Itanagar, Jun 7 (PTI) The flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh improved on Saturday with water levels of most rivers receding, even as 33,000 people in 24 districts remained affected, officials said. Twelve people lost their lives and one person went missing in rain-related incidents, including landslides, after the monsoon set in, they said. In its daily report, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said 33,200 people in 215 villages remained affected due to floods and landslides in the state. The water levels of most major rivers and their tributaries were showing a receding trend o ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealed in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity of the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachin Talian, Ankit, Bhavish, and Randeep Singh. News Directory 3 provides crucial updates on sensitive cases such ...Read More >
Ludhiana, Jun 8 (PTI) Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Sunday asserted that his party will win the Ludhiana West assembly bypoll, scheduled to be held on june 19, with a "record margin". "Congress practically has no competition here", he claimed. Warring, who is also the Ludhiana MP, said that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was badly mistaken that the Congress would allow it to abuse power and misuse the official machinery for the elections. "First of all, we will not let any misuse of the official machinery and second, in case any official is found to be misusing ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Super ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) compliant building at Sagar Nagar in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Terming it a landmark in sustainable infrastructure, he emphasised the government's commitment to energy efficiency and green design in public facilities. The facility will serve as a national-level training hub for power sector staff. He urged power utilities to expedite 20 lakh rooftop solar connections, targeting 10,000 in each Assembly segment. He reaffirmed nine-hour uninterrupted power for agri ...Read More >
Amritsar: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey from Jharkhand has claimed that Britain assisted India in executing the 1984 Operation Bluestar at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, stoking a new controversy.In a post on X on Monday, Dubey alleged that then PM Indira Gandhi "launched an attack on the Golden Temple in collaboration with Britain", with British Army officers present in Amritsar.He uploaded a classified British document, "Sikh Community", claiming that on Feb 23, 1984, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office mentioned in a letter that the Indian govt had sought British advice over a plan to remove Si ...Read More >
New Delhi: Monsoon is at its peak these days, due to which it is raining heavily in various parts of the country. It is raining heavily in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. The situation is so bad that cloudburst has worsened the situation in Himachal Pradesh in many places. Due to landslide debris falling on the Kedarnath Badrinath highway, the passersby had to face difficulties. After about three hours of hard work, the debris was removed and the road was opened for the passersby. A woman was swept away due to a cloudburst in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, and is still missing ...Read More >
Monday, 30 June 2025 () According to information from IMD, since the onset of the monsoon, the Colaba observatory has recorded 591.4 mm of rainfall, amounting to 28.23 per cent of its annual average of 2095 mm. The Santacruz observatory has recorded 511.2 mm of rainfall, amounting to 22.04 per cent of its annual average of 2319 mm, according to data... ...Read More >
New Delhi: A day after the southwest monsoon officially arrived, the city experienced patchy rainfall ranging from very light to moderate intensity, bringing further relief from the heat. Thick, dark monsoon clouds blanketed Delhi and its surrounding areas throughout Monday, contributing to a noticeable dip in daytime temperatures.While the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted moderate rain for the day, it did not issue any colour-coded weather warnings for the remainder of the week. However, light rain is still expected to persist in the coming days."Delhi is currently under th ...Read More >
New Delhi | The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said very heavy rainfall is expected in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan over some of the next six to seven days. It said the monsoon will remain active in many parts of northwest, central and east India during this period. Heavy rain is also likely in Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim and Jharkhand. Some days may see heavy showers in Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Odisha. The IMD said heavy to very heavy rain may occur at some places in Konkan and Goa, ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 7 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has extended rainfall alerts across coastal Maharashtra through July 9, maintaining a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar districts with forecasts of heavy showers and gusty winds reaching 50-60 kmph in isolated areas. Concurrently, Raigad and Ratnagiri districts remain under orange alert for very heavy downpours. The weather system, driven by cyclonic circulation over Madhya Pradesh, will bring thunderstorms and strong winds to Konkan and ghat regions of Madhya Maharashtra. Current conditions show Mumbai experiencing lig ...Read More >
Nagpur: In line with the red alert issued by the weather department, heavy to very heavy rains pounded Nagpur city and surrounding towns, cutting off villages and flooding scores of localities besides crippling traffic. A staggering 202.4mm rainfall was recorded in the 24 hours ending 8.30am on Wednesday in Nagpur, the highest since 2018. An orange alert has been issued for Nagpur division for Thursday also.This was only the second time Nagpur received over 200mm of rain in 24 hours in July in the last 10 years. The heaviest rainfall for this month in 24 hours was 304 mm on July 12, 1994. On J ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday attacked the Centre and Rajasthan governments over the reported plan to redraw the boundaries of the Sariska Tiger Reserve for the reactivation of over 50 mining operations, saying the move would be "ecologically devastating". The opposition party also said that with the Rajasthan and Union environment ministers both being from Alwar, this "double engine" cannot be supporting such a move. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared on X a media report which claimed that a plan to redraw the boundaries of Rajasthan's ...Read More >
Mumbai: As June drew to a close, rainfall readings from the city's two main weather observatories painted a contrasting picture. While the Colaba observatory of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded 592 mm of rain -- exceeding its monthly average of 542.3 mm -- Santacruz fell slightly short, logging 512.7 mm against an average of 537.1 mm.The shortfall of rainfall in the suburbs, although marginal, came even as the city experienced its earliest onset of the southwest monsoon on May 26.Despite the shortfall in the suburbs, weather officials expect the monsoon momentum to continue. ...Read More >
Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], July 10 (ANI): Badrinath National Highway has been blocked due to debris falling from the hill near Nandprayag on Thursday morning, Chamoli Police said. Sharing the visuals of the debris on X, Chamoli Police wrote, "Badrinath National Highway is blocked due to debris falling from the hill near Nandprayag." Also Read | Congress Takes Swipe at PM Narendra Modi After He Returns Home From His 5-Nation Visit, Says 'Now He Can Chair All-Party Meeting to Firm Up Parliament Session Agenda'. Meanwhile, the Badrinath National Highway blocked near Kameda was opened for t ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jul 15 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Assam on Wednesday during which they will interact with party functionaries of the state. State Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi said the district, block and mandal presidents of the party will be able to present their views before its top leadership during Kharge and Gandhi's visit. Also Read | Did Lucknow Court Judge Take Selfie With Rahul Gandhi During Hearing of Indian Army 'Defamation' Case? BJP's Amit Malviya Found Fake in Fact Check. "I look forward to welcoming Shri ...Read More >
Vijayawada: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds across several regions of Andhra Pradesh over the next five days. According to the IMD, isolated places in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP), Yanam, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh (SCAP), and Rayalaseema are likely to experience gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph. "Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely at isolated locations across NCAP, Yanam, SCAP, and Rayalaseema during the forecast period," said a statement from the IMD. The weather activity is ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 30 (PTI) Most parts of India are likely to receive above-normal rainfall in July, the weather department said on Monday, asking authorities and people in central India, Uttarakhand and Haryana to stay alert due to the risk of flooding even as some parts of the country are facing the fury of the monsoons. In rain-induced damages in parts of Himachal Pradesh, while buildings collapsed, landslides and road blockades added worries to the woes of the people in the hill state on Monday. Also Read | Was Samruddhi Expressway Flooded After Heavy Rainfall in Maharashtra? Videos of Wate ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 3: The Maharashtra government on Thursday ordered the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to immediately shut down 'kabootar khanas' (feeding points for pigeons) in Mumbai, citing health hazards arising out of their waste. Raising the issue in the Maharashtra legislative council, Shiv Sena leader and nominated MLC Manisha Kayande said these 'kabootar khanas' pose danger to the people living around them as their waste and feathers lead to respiratory diseases. BJP leader Chitra Wagh, another nominated member of the Council, said she lost her aunt due to respiratory diseases arising ...Read More >
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department ( IMD ) has issued heavy rainfall alert for the next six to seven days across India. The heavy rainfall is expected in the northern states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. States of Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim and Jharkhand is also likely to witness heavy rainfall. ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A delegation led by chief minister Siddaramaiah, his deputy DK Shivakumar and some cabinet colleagues met Union defence minister Rajnath Singh Wednesday and sought central support for a wide range of proposals -- from setting up two defence industrial corridors and securing defence land for major infrastructure work in Bengaluru, to hosting an Indian Air Force (IAF) air show during this year's Mysuru Dasara celebrations.In a letter to Singh, Siddaramaiah urged the Centre to establish a defence industrial corridor each in North and South Karnataka, like those announced in Uttar Prade ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 26 (PTI) Despite overcast skies and a drizzle-like atmosphere lingering over the city, the much-anticipated monsoon continues to elude Delhi. With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) repeatedly issuing yellow alerts and predicting the monsoon's arrival over the past few days, residents continue to wait as the forecasts have yet to materialise. In its Wednesday bulletin, the IMD stated that the monsoon was likely to cover Delhi within the next 24 hours (by Thursday). Meanwhile, on Thursday, in reference to Wednesday's prediction, the weather department said that cloudy c ...Read More >
Mumbai: Senior BJP leader Ravindra Chavan is all set to become the next Maharashtra BJP chief as he filed his nomination for the post of party's state president on Monday. Mr. Chavan presented the nomination forms to Union Minister Kiran Rijiju, who has been appointed as a central observer for the elections by the BJP. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and outgoing party chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule were present on this occasion. With no other nomination being filed for the post, Mr. Chavan is certain to become the next state president of Maharashtra BJP, said party leaders. The ...Read More >
Mumbai: The most recent weather update from IMD shows that the city will experience heavy rainfall and strong winds today, prompting a yellow alert for Mumbai. As of 9 am on July 7, Mumbai, Maharashtra is seeing light rainfall with a temperature of 29°C. The chance of rain is 25%, and the humidity level is at 80%. The wind is blowing at 31 km/h. The prediction for Monday indicates steady light rain all day, with temperatures hovering around 28-29°C. The week ahead shows persistent light rain, with a small possibility of isolated thunderstorms occurring on Monday. Daily temperatures will range ...Read More >
Mumbai: The light to moderate rains that hit the city on Monday night intensified on Tuesday morning, leading to Nowcast alerts by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and ultimately placing the city under Orange Alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall until Wednesday, 8.30 am. Although the rains stopped later in the city, the heavy downpour in the morning resulted in waterlogging in several low-lying areas and commuters stranded. Notably, there was no weather warning issued for Tuesday by the IMD and the sudden intense rain spells took Mumbaikars by surprise. The suburbs received more i ...Read More >
Pune: Rainfall activity is set to pick up momentum across Maharashtra after a two-day break with India Meteorological Department issuing an 'orange' alert for Pune's ghat areas, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 50-60 kmph over the next few days.Though the ghat regions brace for intense weather, the city is expected to receive light to moderate rainfall during this period.India Meteorological Department (IMD) scientist SD Sanap said: "Rainfall intensity had reduced in parts of the state over the last two days. It again star ...Read More >
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India Weather Forecast For July: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued above normal rainfall for central parts of India, along with UP, Haryana, and Uttarakhand, in July as the southwest monsoon has covered the entire India nine days early. Accordingly, the weather department has asked authorities and people to stay alert due to the risk of flooding. Due to intensified rainfall activity, the average maximum temperature is likely to remain normal to below normal in these regions. Apart from these regions, northeast, many areas of eastern and extreme southern peninsular In ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 2 (ANI): Heavy rainfall in Madhya Pradesh caused severe waterlogging in many parts of Bhopal on Wednesday. The visuals showed vehicles moving on waterlogged roads. Also Read | What Are New Rules for Ola, Uber, Rapido on Peak-Hour Pricing, Ride Cancellations? Know Key Points of Centre's New Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2025. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted 'partly cloudy sky with a possibility of rain, thunderstorm or duststorm' in the city. Earlier on Tuesday, the IMD issued a warning for heavy rainfall in parts of Madhya Pr ...Read More >