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NEW DELHI: Capital witnessed light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and gusty winds on Thursday, offering residents respite from the July heat and keeping temperatures below the seasonal average. The India Meteorological Department recorded scattered rainfall across the city, while forecasting continued cloudy skies and intermittent rain in the coming days. The Safdarjung observatory, Delhi's base weather station, logged 5.4 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 am, with anot ...Read More >
Numerical model predictions continue to predict formation of a fresh strong low-pressure area spinning up over the Bay of Bengal in another week's time (around July 25) even as Wednesday's well-marked 'low' intensified back into a depression over south-east Uttar Pradesh and adjoining north-east Madhya Pradesh, compounding flooded conditions in many areas. India Meteorological Department (IMD) as well as European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts have converged on the prospects of the f ...Read More >
The Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday that India has "always stood" by its partners in the region as the first responder in times of crisis. In a statement, MEA also said that the BIMSTEC disaster management exercise has further strengthened cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region towards disaster preparedness, response and resilience. India hosted the 4th BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise virtually on July 14-15. What is the BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise? The BIMSTEC D ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharshtra) [India], July 19 (ANI): Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has said that the proposal to rename Islampur in Sangli district as Ishwarpur in Maharashtra reflects India ongoing cultural renaissance. He said that it marks an effort to restore historical identities that were once deliberately erased. Speaking to the media on Friday, Shekhawat said, There were many of our subjects, places, history books, and incidents, which were intentionally erased, or ...Read More >
12 Guwahati: Assam cabinet on Friday approved notifying drought-like situation in five districts in western Assam due to significantly deficient rainfall -- around 40% below normal -- based on data from the meteorological department and groundwater commission. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in a post-cabinet briefing said a formal declaration of drought-like situation in Kokrajhar, Dhubri, Barpeta, Bongaigaon and Baksa districts will be issued by the revenue department following the cabinet's approval.I ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on compliance audit has made a scathing observation over the "irregular" revenue waiver by the Maharashtra government of Rs 71.07 crore to the toll operator on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway for a period during the lockdown as a result of Covid-19 pandemic, officials said on Friday. The auditor report was tabled by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in the Assembly on Friday. The audit report said that Mumbai-Pune Ex ...Read More >
The car had a Maharashtra number plate. Luggage was tied to the roof of the vehicle, which made officials believe that a family had come from Maharashtra to visit Agra. A shocking and heartbreaking incident has come to light from the Taj Mahal complex in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. An elderly man was found unconscious and tied inside a locked car parked near the western gate. The incident has raised serious questions about human sensitivity and responsibility. According to Aaj Tak, the man had been ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Heavy rainfall was recorded at the Western ghat areas of Tamil Nadu on account of the southwest monsoon with the Nilgiris receiving more than 11 cm of rainfall in a day. Meanwhile, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) issued a yellow alert for Chennai and neighbouring districts. Heavy rain is expected in these places on July 18. RMC also stated that the SW monsoon has been active over Kerala, coastal and South interior Karnataka and also over the Western Ghat districts of Tamil Na ...Read More >
KENDRAPARA: Forest officials have counted 117 nests of saltwater crocodiles during the breeding season this year in Bhitarkanika National Park. The number of nests has marginally increased this year as 114 crocodiles had nested during the breeding season in 2024. Divisional forest officer (DFO) of Bhitarkanika Sudarshan Gopinath Yadav said 30 experienced forest personnel with knowledge of crocodile behaviour were engaged in the nest counting exercise. The nest counting exercise in Bhitarkanika ...Read More >
Pune: The Pune city and ghat areas which witnessed subdued rainfall activity last week are expected to see a marginal increase in rains this week, stated a Met department forecast.The IMD has issued a yellow alert for the ghat areas of Pune for Monday.According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials, a number of weather systems are present in the country which are boosting the chances of rainfall."The weather systems include an upper air cyclonic circulation near the Bay of Bengal. A ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'yellow alert' for heavy rainfall in several districts of Jharkhand from July 13-15. Intermittent rainfall is expected to continue across the state, influenced by a monsoon trough. While the state has recorded a 69 per cent surplus in rainfall overall, some districts are still facing a deficit. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'yellow alert' for heavy rainfall in parts of Jharkhand from July 13-15, a weather department ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI) Four people died in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to wreak havoc in the state, while five were swept away in Rajasthan's Kota at a barrage after a heavy downpour caused the authorities to release water from a reservoir. In Himachal, more than 200 roads are out of bounds for vehicular traffic, a majority of them in Mandi, while a flash flood warning has been issued for 12 districts in Jharkhand. An individual each drowned in Kullu and Kangra districts, one died afte ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI) Four people died in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to wreak havoc in the state, while five were swept away in Rajasthan's Kota at a barrage after a heavy downpour caused the authorities to release water from a reservoir. In Himachal, more than 200 roads are out of bounds for vehicular traffic, a majority of them in Mandi, while a flash flood warning has been issued for 12 districts in Jharkhand. An individual each drowned in Kullu and Kangra districts, one died afte ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 14 (PTI) Light to moderate rainfall is likely across South Bengal districts, as a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal is set to intensify into a low-pressure area within the next 24 hours, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre here. Kolkata is likely to experience spells of light to moderate rain or thundershowers over the next 24 hours. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 30 degrees Celsius and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively, the w ...Read More >
Varanasi: A huge congregation of pilgrims and kanwariyas gathered in Kashi a day ahead to offer 'jalabhishek' at Kashi Vishwanath Temple on the first Monday of Shravan. The barricaded area in the vicinity of Kashi Vishwanath Dham was occupied by pilgrims by Sunday evening to ensure early entry into the temple.Apart from enforcing traffic diversions and crowd regulation exercises, officials ensured activation of all kanwariyas camps. District administration announced closing of schools up to clas ...Read More >
New Delhi: Several parts of the city were hit by an intense spell of rain on Sunday evening, accompanied by strong winds reaching speeds of up to 57 kmph. While light to moderate rain is expected on Monday, the weather department has forecast scattered rain activity to continue for a week starting Tuesday. However, there is no colour-coded weather warning issued for the upcoming days.According to the India Meteorological Department, from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm, Safdarjung, which is the city's base s ...Read More >
Pune: The Pune city and ghat areas which witnessed subdued rainfall activity last week are expected to see a marginal increase in rains this week, stated a Met department forecast.The IMD has issued a yellow alert for the ghat areas of Pune for Monday.According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials, a number of weather systems are present in the country which are boosting the chances of rainfall."The weather systems include an upper air cyclonic circulation near the Bay of Bengal. A ...Read More >
Guwahati: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has alerted Assam and neighboring northeastern states about moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning over the next five days. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Assam's Guwahati released the warning on Sunday, advising residents to stay vigilant, particularly in vulnerable areas. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! The forecast predicts moderate rain across Assam, Meghalaya, Arun ...Read More >
Lucknow: The city witnessed a pleasant change in weather as monsoon activity revived on Saturday. According to weather office, Hanuman Setu recorded 55.4mm rainfall, Aliganj 41.1mm and Amausi weather centre 39.5mm. The citywide average rainfall was 55.4mm.Besides bringing respite from humidity, the showers signalled the arrival of more active monsoon days. While intermittent drizzle may occur in some pockets, most areas are expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall over the next several day ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: If you or someone you know installed solar panels a decade ago hoping to cut electricity bills for the next 25 years, here is some news that might jolt you: many panels in Gujarat are starting to wear out after just 8 to 12 years, far earlier than promised.Over the last 18 months, solar companies in the state have received replacement requests for more than 50 megawatts (MW) of capacity. That is enough to power thousands of homes. And while the solar dream is still very much alive, th ...Read More >
Kolkata: With three days of continuous showers adding to the July tally, Kolkata's rain count by Wednesday evening reached more than one-third of the monthly mean in the first nine days itself. While the rain intensity and frequency are expected to reduce from Thursday, the Met office said the city will continue to experience a few spells daily for now, with the possibility of renewed spells from Sunday.By Wednesday evening, Kolkata received 152 mm of rain this July. Climatologically, the city s ...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 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Several parts of Delhi got an intense spell of rain on Wednesday evening that brought respite from the sticky humidity.The rain caused waterlogging, disrupted traffic and led to diversions of six Delhi-bound flights -- four to Jaipur and two to Lucknow.Flightradar24, a live flight tracking website, stated that over 300 flights were delayed at Delhi airport, with an average delay of 38 minutes. The Met department has forecast more overnight rain and light to moderate showers on Thursda ...Read More >
KOLKATA: The city witnessed 87.5mm rainfall between 8.30pm Monday and 8.30pm Tuesday, the highest 24-hour count of the season. Tuesday was also the wettest July day in four years. The rain dragged the maximum temperature down to 27.1°C, this summer's lowest.Alipore Met office has predicted more rain on Wednesday, but with reduced intensity. Prior to Tuesday, 40.3mm rain on June 27 was this monsoon's single-day highest.Three factors -- a low-pressure area, a cyclonic circulation and a strong mons ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhiites woke up to much-needed relief on Monday morning as widespread rain lashed several parts of the capital, breaking the spell of intense heat and humidity that had gripped the city for days. Overcast skies and a cool breeze turned the cityscape pleasant, with temperatures dipping noticeably after the early morning showers. While the rainfall brought smiles and a temporary respite from the oppressive weather, it also exposed the capital's chronic infrastructure issues. Several ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): In the early hours of Monday, Delhi received showers, which led to waterlogging due to the incessant rain in the city. This included the Mehrauli-Badarpur road, where the vehicles were seen wading through the waterlogged roads. One of the many stranded commuters said, 'Whenever there is rain, the roads get waterlogged up to 5 kilometres. Another stranded commuter named Amit said, 'It is very problematic. The roads become waterlogged within just one hour of rain ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): In the early hours of Monday, Delhi received showers, which led to waterlogging due to the incessant rain in the city. This included the Mehrauli-Badarpur road, where the vehicles were seen wading through the waterlogged roads. One of the many stranded commuters said, "Whenever there is rain, the roads get waterlogged up to 5 kilometres. Also Read | Hyderabad Shocker: Man Steals Cardamom Packets by Stuffing Them Into His Underwear at D-Mart in Sanathnagar, Act ...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 win ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Several parts of Delhi received rainfall on Monday morning, offering much-needed relief from the hot and humid conditions that had prevailed in the city over the past few days. Rainfall began early in the day, with low-hanging clouds covering the skies across Delhi. The showers helped bring down temperatures and provided relief from the persistent humidity. Meanwhile, some parts of the national capital also witnessed waterlogging after incessant rain in the cit ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Formationof low pressure area is likely to trigger heavy to very heavy rainfall, with extremely heavy spells and thunderstorm activity accompanied by lightning, in several districts of Odisha over the next week, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The IMD said under the influence of a cyclonic circulation over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining North Odisha, the low pressure area has formed over Gangetic West Bengal and the surrounding region on Sunday. It will trigger h ...Read More >
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