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Kurnool Bus Fire: The tragic Kurnool bus fire, which claimed the lives of 19 passengers, was made far worse by the presence of 234 smartphones on board. Investigators revealed that these phones, being transported as part of a commercial consignment, likely intensified the blaze. Forensic experts have suggested that the batteries in the smartphones exploded during the fire, amplifying the heat and destruction inside the bus. Eyewitnesses recalled hearing multiple battery explosions as the flames ...Read More >
A fresh low-pressure area has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal. This system is expected to bring light to moderate rainfall to Odisha. The showers are predicted to continue for the next four days, until October 27. The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for several districts. The low-pressure area is likely to intensify in the coming hours. A fresh low-pressure area has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal and is likely to trigger light to moderate rainfall in parts o ...Read More >
Satara (Maharashtra) [India], October 25 (ANI): The Satara police have arrested Prashant Bankar, one of the two accused in the suicide case of a woman doctor in Phaltan taluka. Satara Superintendent of Police (SP) Tushar Doshi stated that Bankar will be produced in court today. Speaking to reporters, SP Doshi said, "Police arrested Prashant Bankar, one of the two accused in the suicide case of a woman doctor in Phaltan taluka. He will be produced in court today. The other accused, Police Sub-In ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The well-marked low pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression on Saturday morning (Oct 25), and is likely to develop into a cyclonic storm named Montha by Monday, October 27, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The depression, now located about 990 km east-southeast of Chennai, is expected to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a deep depression by Sunday, October 26, before turning into a cyclonic storm over southwest ...Read More >
Odisha Cyclone alert: The Odisha government has put all district administrations and its departments on high alert in view of the expected cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal by Monday. State Minister Suresh Pujari said in Bhubaneswar that enough relief material has been arranged and all district collectors have been kept on high alert. The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast that the low-pressure area, formed over the Southwest Bay of Bengal, is likely to move west-north-westwards ...Read More >
The rain activity came a day after Diwali festivities, which had led to a deterioration of the air quality with the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 212 on Tuesday morning. In a relief from scorching heat and deterioration in air quality following Diwali celebrations, Mumbai as well as neighbouring districts of Thane and Navi Mumbai rang in a rain soaked Diwali as heavy downpour and thunderstorms lashed the region on Tuesday evening. The rain activity came a day after Diwali festivities, which ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an update on a well-marked low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal. According to IMD, as of 11:30 pm yesterday the system has moved westwards and is expected to intensify into a depression over the southeast and adjoining central Bay of Bengal today. The meteorological centre has informed that the low-pressure area is likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a depression today, further strengthening into ...Read More >
Kolkata: Kolkata and several south Bengal districts could be lashed by thunderstorms and gusty winds on Oct 28 and 29 under the impact of a cyclonic storm, which is set to form over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal on the morning of Oct 27. The system, which is now brewing over the southeast Bay of Bengal, turned into a low-pressure area on Friday from an upper air circulation. It is slowly moving west-northwestwards and seemed headed towards the Andhra-Tamil Nadu coast, sa ...Read More >
Chennai: The city and its neighbouring districts may receive heavy rainfall as the season's first cyclonic storm takes shape from a low-pressure area that formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal on Friday. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Ranipet, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall (12-20cm in 24 hours) on Oct 27. The city saw cloudy skies and occasional drizzles on Friday.The system's track released by the agency showed it is li ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 24 (UNI) Forest officials seized around 15 quintals of mangrove roots that bore striking resemblance to sandalwood in Bhitarkanika National Park on Friday and arrested nine persons, including five women, for trespassing into protected forest and felling trees. Ten quintals of Salacia prinoides roots and stems locally called Batara, an important mangrove species packed in 20 sacks, and five quintals of ceriops decandra roots locally called as Garani packed in 10 sacks, were seiz ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department said the low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal moved slowly west-northwest and remained stationary over the same region. A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by the morning of October 27, IMD said on Friday. With an active Northeast monsoon season underway, Tamil Nadu is expected to receive rainfall over the next two to three days due to the system.The India Meteorological Department said the lo ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 24 (PTI) A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by the morning of October 27, IMD said on Friday. With an active Northeast monsoon season underway, Tamil Nadu is expected to receive rainfall over the next two to three days due to the system. The India Meteorological Department said the low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal moved slowly west-northwest and remained stationary over the same region. "It is likely to move w ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha's mangrove restoration efforts have earned international recognition with a documentary series, hosted by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Goodwill Ambassador and actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, best known for his role as Jaime Lannister in the TV series Game of Thrones. The mangrove restoration story, highlighting community-driven climate action, featured in the second season of Bloomberg Originals' 'An Optimist's Guide to the Planet'. The new season, which premier ...Read More >
Fishing activities in Thoothukudi have been suspended due to a cyclone alert issued by the IMD, with fishermen advised to stay ashore. A low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify, bringing strong winds and rough seas. Coastal residents are urged to avoid the seashore and monitor weather updates. Fishing activities in Thoothukudi have been suspended as authorities issued a cyclone alert, with fishermen advised to remain safely on shore. According to the latest warning issu ...Read More >
A low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal. It is expected to intensify into a depression within 36 hours. This system may bring light to moderate rainfall to Odisha. Several districts are under a yellow warning for Tuesday and Wednesday. Thunderstorms with gusty winds are also anticipated in some areas. The IMD on Tuesday said a low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to intensify into a depression in the next 36 hours, which could trigger rainfall in Odi ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 22 (PTI) Light rain and thunderstorms are likely in Odisha over the next four days under the impact of two back-to-back low-pressure areas, the IMD said on Wednesday. A well-marked low-pressure area persists over the southwest Bay of Bengal off the Tamil Nadu coast. It is likely to intensify into a depression and move northwestwards across north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and south Andhra Pradesh coasts during the next 24 hours, said IMD Bhubaneswar's Director Manorama Mohanty. " ...Read More >
Chennai: As the northeast monsoon intensifies, heavy rains battered Tamil Nadu over the past 24 hours, throwing normal life out of gear. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in the state over the next 48 hours. Cyclone alert has also been issued for the southern state. Waterlogging was reported in several regions of the state, with Chennai among the worst-affected cities. Several videos of waterlogged areas in the state also surfaced online. An orang ...Read More >
Nellore (AndhraPradesh) [India], October 21 (ANI): In view of the heavy rainfall, Nellore District Collector Himanshu Shukla has directed the Revenue and Police departments to remain fully alert. The Collector conducted a video conference with officials and instructed them to be completely prepared to handle any situation arising from the continuous heavy rains, according to a release. He emphasised that, starting Wednesday, arrangements should be made to evacuate people from low-lying areas to ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday stated that several districts of Tamil Nadu are set to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall for the next few days. The weather department stated that most of the regions might witness a cyclone. It has asked the district administration to make all the arrangements, especially for the residents living in the lower regions. The continuous rainfall is also likely to lead to several issues like waterlogging and power out ...Read More >
Kerala is experiencing heavy rainfall across several regions. Low-lying areas are inundated, and water levels in dams, including Mullaperiyar, have risen. Authorities have opened dam shutters to release excess water. The India Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate showers for the next seven days, with an orange alert issued for several districts. Residents in flood-prone areas are being evacuated. Heavy rains lashed several parts of Kerala on Saturday, causing inundation of low- ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department has issued a cyclone alert for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify from October 21. Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms with gusty winds, and rough sea conditions are anticipated until October 25, prompting warnings for fishermen and advisories for boat owners, islanders, and tourists. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'cyclone alert' in Andaman and Nicobar Islands due to a c ...Read More >
The temperature in Kolkata is expected to stay around 33°C and 26°C. From Monday, weather conditions across the state are expected to turn dry again. After days of dry and clear skies, light rain and thundershowers are expected in parts of South and North Bengal on Saturday and Sunday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The rain is likely to bring temporary relief from the warm weather in some districts, but will not affect the overall Kali Puja festive mood across the sta ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu is bracing for widespread rainfall and thunderstorms through October 19, with heavy showers predicted for coastal and interior districts, including the Western Ghats. Chennai anticipates moderate rain and thunderstorms, with temperatures around 31-32°C. Residents are advised to remain alert to sudden storm activity. Tamil Nadu is likely to experience partly cloudy skies with moderate rain and thunderstorms across Chennai and several interior districts. Daytime temperatures in the cap ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The northeast monsoon remained vigorous over Tamil Nadu on Saturday bringing widespread rainfall to several districts and neighbouring Puducherry and Karaikal regions. As many as 40 locations recorded heavy rainfall, while very heavy rain was reported at five stations across Tamil Nadu. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, the widespread rainfall was because of a well-marked low-pressure area over the southeast Arabian Sea and the Lakshadweep region under the influ ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure area is brewing over the Bay of Bengal, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting its formation on October 21, intensifying into a depression by October 23. Currently, a cyclone is active over the southeast Bay of Bengal, adjacent to the South Andaman Sea. Under its influence, the low-pressure area is expected to move west-northwestwards, gaining strength and potentially turning into a depression, likely to impact Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. IMD D ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 18 (PTI) Heavy rains lashed several parts of Kerala on Saturday, causing inundation of low-lying areas and a rise in water level in reservoirs, including Mullaperiyar dam in Idukki, prompting authorities to raise its shutters to release excess water. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), light to moderate rainfall or thundershowers are likely across the state over the next seven days. The weather agency issued an orange alert in Pathanamthitta, Idukki, ...Read More >
Panaji: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has extended its yellow alert for Goa until Oct 20, warning of thunderstorms with lightning and strong winds. The alert forecasts thunderstorms with wind speeds of 30-40kmph, gusting up to 50kmph in South Goa, and light to moderate rain in North Goa.These weather disturbances are attributed to an upper air cyclonic circulation over the southeast Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep area, extending up to 5.8 km above mean sea level and tilting southward wi ...Read More >
Mumbai was left sweltering on Thursday as maximum temperatures touched 36 degrees in the suburbs as well as island city division. After reeling under scorching heat throughout the day l, several pockets of Mumbai as well as neighbouring districts like Thane experienced rain activity on Thursday evening. Data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) showed [...] Mumbai was left sweltering on Thursday as maximum temperatures touched 36 degrees in the suburbs as well as island city division. ...Read More >
CHENNAI: State Finance and Environment and Climate Change Minister Thangam Thenarasu presented the first supplementary estimates for 2025-2026 to the Tamil Nadu Assembly for a sum of Rs 2,914.99 crore. The supplementary estimates are being presented mainly to obtain approval of the legislature for expenditure on 'New Service' and 'New Instrument of Service' items which have been sanctioned since the presentation of budget estimates 2025-2026, and to enable recoupment for advances made from the ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Rain is expected to intensify across Kerala from Thursday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the onset of the northeast monsoon over the country. According to the IMD, the southwest monsoon will withdraw from India within the next 24 hours, paving the way for the northeast monsoon to begin over the southeast peninsular region, covering Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Lakshadweep during the same period. The IMD has predicted thunderstorms across Kerala till Oct ...Read More >
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