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Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure area has developed in the west-central Bay of Bengal under the influence of a cyclonic circulation. It is expected to transform into a well marked low-pressure area and will induce rain in the state of Odisha. It will move northwestwards and intensify further tomorrow morning. It is likely to intensify further over the northwest Bay of Bengal area adjacent to the west-central region and turn into a depression. It is likely to cross south Odisha and north Andhra Prade ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted that a fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over central parts of the Bay of Bengal on October 1. "A cyclonic circulation is currently lying over Odisha and the adjoining north Andhra Pradesh coast in the west-central Bay of Bengal. Under its influence, another cyclonic circulation is likely to emerge over north Andaman on September 30. This may lead to the formation of a low-pressure area o ...Read More >
India received 8% above-normal rainfall during the four-month monsoon, the highest in five years, said the IMD. The monsoon core zone recorded 122% of the long-period average, boosting kharif sowing and promising higher crop output. India received 8% above normal rainfall during the four month long monsoon season, which is the best during the last five year, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday, adding that the monsoon core zone, which consists of most of the rain-fed agric ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A fresh low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal could intensify into a depression and cause heavy rainfall across Odisha from Wednesday, coinciding with the Durga Puja festivities, the IMD said. The low pressure area formed over west-central Bay of Bengal around 5.30 pm, it said in a bulletin on Tuesday evening. "It is likely to move north-westwards and intensify into a depression over west- central and adjoining north-west Bay of Bengal by morning of October 2 and cross south Odi ...Read More >
PUNE: September has proved to be a game-changer for the city as far as the monsoon is concerned. The city recorded 316.7 mm rainfall in September 2025, which is a staggering 116% above the normal of 146.3 mm. This not only helped offset the rainfall deficits of July and August but also lifted the overall seasonal tally to 849.2 mm; about 33% above normal. The rain in September came after two consecutive deficit months, bringing much-needed relief for agriculture and water reserves. According to ...Read More >
PUNE: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the delayed withdrawal of the southwest monsoon over central India, including Maharashtra, is likely to bring above-normal rainfall to the state in October. However, the actual distribution will depend on the formation of weather systems, officials said. During a virtual press conference addressed by Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director-general of meteorology, IMD, the department issued its monthly probabilistic forecast for rainfall and t ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts a week-long delay in the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon (NEM), mainly affecting the southern states. This delay stems from a stalled withdrawal of the Southwest Monsoon, due to multiple weather systems over the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, and troughs and cyclonic circulations in Central and Eastern India. Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology at the IMD, stated, "As the withdrawal of the Southwest Monsoon ...Read More >
New Delhi: The monsoon officially withdrew from the Delhi region on Sept 24. Or did it? Six day later on Tuesday, the city saw high-intensity rainfall that caught people unawares. And what is more, weather analysts expect more rain in the coming days. The base weather station at Safdarjung logged 37.8mm of rainfall until 5.30pm on Tuesday, which will be included in Oct's data, thus taking the month's net rainfall past its monthly average of 15.1mm. Ayanagar in south-west Delhi recorded 71.2mm, w ...Read More >
MUMBAI: India is expected to receive above-average rainfall in October, following above-normal precipitation in September, a senior weather department official said on Tuesday. Above-average rainfall in October could damage summer-sown crops such as rice, cotton, soybeans, corn, and pulses, which are nearing harvest. The country is likely to receive above-average rainfall of more than 115 percent of the 50-year average in October, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director-general of the India Meteorologic ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted that a fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over central parts of the Bay of Bengal on October 1. "A cyclonic circulation is currently lying over Odisha and the adjoining north Andhra Pradesh coast in the west-central Bay of Bengal. Under its influence, another cyclonic circulation is likely to emerge over north Andaman on September 30. This may lead to the formation of a low-pressure area o ...Read More >
MUMBAI -India is expected to receive above-average rainfall in October, following above-normal precipitation in September, a senior weather department official said on Tuesday. Above-average rainfall in October could damage summer-sown crops such as rice, cotton, soybeans, corn, and pulses, which are nearing harvest. The country is likely to receive above-average rainfall of more than 115% of the 50-year average in October, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director-general of the India Meteorological Dep ...Read More >
Kolkata, along with West Midnapore, Jhargram, Howrah, Nadia, Murshidabad and Birbhum, is also likely to be hit by heavy rain, with estimates between 7 cm and 11 cm. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe weather alert, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across multiple districts of West Bengal, with the downpour expected to peak on October 2 - the day of Dashami, which marks the climactic end of the Durga Puja celebrations. According to a report by The Indian Expre ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday reported that an upper air cyclonic circulation is persisting over the east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas, extending up to 5.8 km above mean sea level. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is expected to form over the central Bay of Bengal within the next 12 hours. The system is likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a depression over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal by October ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) India is expected to receive 15 per cent more rainfall than normal in October, following bountiful rains during the four-month monsoon season, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said maximum temperatures in October are likely to be above normal in most parts of east-northeast and northwest India. "Normal to below-normal maximum temperatures are expected in other regions of the country during the month," h ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe weather alert for southern West Bengal, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall on October 2, the day of Bijoya Dashami. The rain is expected to disrupt the traditional Durga Puja immersion processions in Kolkata and other districts, potentially worsening ongoing waterlogging and traffic congestion. The IMD reports that a low-pressure area is set to form over the central Bay of Bengal by October 1. This system is likely to intensify ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 30 (PTI) Heavy rain is likely in parts of West Bengal from Bijoya Dashami on Thursday due to a low-pressure area, the IMD said. The low-pressure area is likely to form over central Bay of Bengal on Wednesday, it said. Under its impact, Howrah, South 24 Parganas, Purba and Paschim Medinipur are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall (7 to 20 cm) on Thursday, it said. Heavy rainfall (7 to 11 cm) is also very likely in Kolkata, along with North 24 Parganas, Hooghly, Jhargram ...Read More >
"What were once predictable patterns of smuggling or piracy have now evolved into sophisticated operations using GPS spoofing, remote-controlled boats, encrypted communications, drones, satellite phones, and even networks operating on the dark web," he said at a three-day coast guard conference, stressing that maritime threats are becoming increasingly technology-driven and multi-dimensional. The coast guard commanders' conference brings together the service's top brass to deliberate on strateg ...Read More >
New Delhi: Defence minister Rajnath Singh, on Monday, said that refugee influx and the presence of illegal immigrants are a threat to maritime security in the Bay of Bengal region. "India keeps facing several challenges along the land borders. The actions of our neighbouring countries are not hidden from anyone. Another thing that we can see is instability in countries around us. These challenges affect our maritime region, especially the Bay of Bengal," Singh said in his address at the Coast G ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 29 (PTI) Even as Durga Puja celebrations began across West Bengal under clear skies, the Met department on Monday predicted light to moderate rainfall in most places from October 2 due to a low pressure over west-central Bay of Bengal, officials said. October 2 marks Vijaya Dashami, the last day of the Durga Puja festivities. In a statement, the department said, "The trough from the well-marked low pressure area over Gulf of Cambay and neighbourhood to west-central Bay of Bengal a ...Read More >
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Mumbai, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday reviewed the flood situation in Marathwada and the discharges from various dams across the state. He ordered all concerned District Collectors to keep their machinery on alert for conducting relief and rescue operations. CM Fadnavis in his post on X said, "Discharge of 1,88,000 cusecs is ongoing from the Jayakwadi Dam. Fortunately, since the rain has stopped, there is no need to increase the discharge now. This water wil ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted heavy rains for West Bengal from October 2-4 due to low pressure over bay of Bengal. The weather office also predicted squally winds with speeds of 35-45 kmph gusting to 55 kmph at some places during the period. Check advisory "The sea condition is likely to be rough. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea over the north and central Bay of Bengal along and off the West Bengal-Odisha coasts on these two days," the IMD said ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in the city and suburbs over the next three days. Mumbai woke to overcast skies and light showers, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation reporting significant rainfall and normal traffic conditions amid tidal changes. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Mumbai and its suburbs on Saturday, issuing an orange alert for the metropolis. The al ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Dussehra will likely be marred by heavy rains in the state as a fresh low-pressure area is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal this week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday said an upper air cyclonic circulation will likely emerge into the north Andaman Sea on Tuesday. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is expected to form over the north and adjoining central Bay of Bengal around Wednesday. As per the regional met office, many places in the state will ex ...Read More >
Nashik: Heavy rains lashed Ahilyangar city and parts of the district late on Saturday night and in the early hours of Sunday. Ahilyangar city received 76 mm of rainfall in the last 12 hours between 8.30pm on Saturday and 8.30am on Sunday. Rahata and Newasa talukas received 150 mm and 119 mm of rainfall, respectively, in the last 24 hours up to 8.30am on Sunday. Shevgaon taluka received 89 mm of rainfall, while Kopargaon and Shrirampur talukas received over 100 mm of rainfall during the last 24 h ...Read More >
Pune: The city and ghat areas recorded heavy showers over the weekend and will see more rain this week, stated the forecast of India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday. The met department has issued an orange alert for Pune on Monday and a yellow alert for Tuesday. This weekend, ghat sections in Pune experienced heavy showers, with Bhira recording 145mm rainfall, Nimgiri 85.5mm and Lonavala 72mm. Some ghat locations also had light to heavy showers ranging from 30-60mm, including Shirgaon, ...Read More >
Lucknow: The city is expected to experience a spell of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms this week. Low-pressure system developing over Bay of Bengal is anticipated to bring cloudy conditions and precipitation. It was hot and humid Sunday, with maximum and minimum temperatures recorded at 34.7 and 27.5 degrees Celsius, respectively. After Wednesday, there may be light rain but no major change in day and night temperatures as it will mostly be a light shower, said at state met d ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: Thundershowers are expected to continue over several parts of Andhra Pradesh due to prevailing monsoon systems over land and the Bay of Bengal. The IMD reported that Saturday's depression over west Vidarbha and its neighbourhood moved westwards and weakened into a well-marked low-pressure area over west Vidarbha and adjoining north Madhya Maharashtra on Sunday morning. The associated cyclonic circulation extended up to 7.6 km above mean sea level, tilting south-westwards with hei ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is expected to experience a rain-soaked Dussehra this year as a low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow warnings for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds between October 1 and 3. According to the IMD, an upper air cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over the north Andaman Sea on September 30. Under its influence, a low-pressure system is expected to form over the north and adjoining ce ...Read More >
Karaikal (Puducherry) [India], September 28 (ANI): The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 12 Karaikal fishermen while they were fishing in the Bay of Bengal near Kankesanthurai, the Rameswaram Fishermen Association said on Sunday. According to the association, the Navy accused them of crossing the international maritime boundary and took them to the Kankesanthurai naval camp for questioning. Their boat was also seized. Also Read | UPI EMI Payments: NPCI Likely To Introduce New Credit Options, Plans ...Read More >
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