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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 >
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) With the onset of the northeast monsoon, Kerala is reeling under heavy rainfall that has triggered flooding, landslides, and widespread damage across several regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the intense spell is likely to continue till Wednesday, owing to a low-pressure area formed over the Arabian Sea. The IMD has issued an orange alert for five northern districts -- Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasara ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: With the onset of the northeast monsoon, rain intensified across Kerala, leaving several places flooded and triggering damage. The India Meteorological Department has predicted that heavy rain will continue in Kerala till Wednesday under the influence of a low-pressure area formed over the Arabian Sea. An orange alert is sounded for four districts- Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Wayanad and Kasaragod on Sunday. All other districts except Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Alappuz ...Read More >
Patna: Union home minister Amit Shah took sharp aim at Congress and RJD, challenging Rahul Gandhi to tell voters in Bihar that he wanted a CM to run govt from jail and warning that the state risked a return to the "jungle raj" of the 1990s if the opposition alliance took office."Rahul Gandhi, who had torn up an ordinance meant to help RJD chief Lalu Prasad during the Manmohan Singh govt, is now opposing the 130th Constitution amendment and supporting Lalu for power in Bihar," Shah said Saturday ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 18: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday claimed that while infiltration has stopped in BJP-ruled Assam, it was continuing in adjoining West Bengal because the government there was giving a "red carpet welcome" to illegal immigrants. Addressing a media conclave in Patna, he also mocked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for having given up the diatribe on "vote theft", reiterating that Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls would weed out "infiltrators". "It is baffling ...Read More >
Gurgaon: The first month of the burning season, which usually signals the start of north India's pollution build-up, has been unusually quiet this year.With just 25 incidents reported between Sept 15 and Oct 15, Haryana recorded its lowest early-season stubble burning numbers in five years, according to official data -- in a sharp decline from 559 cases during the same period last year. The decline -- over 95% compared to 2024 -- is credited to delayed harvesting, stricter enforcement and wider ...Read More >
Amit Shah NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that while infiltration has stopped in BJP-ruled Assam, it continues in neighbouring West Bengal, claiming that the state government is giving a "red carpet welcome" to illegal immigrants.Addressing a media conclave in Patna, Shah also mocked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for dropping the allegation of "vote theft," and said the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls would remove "infiltrators.""It is baffling that t ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 18 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday claimed that while infiltration has stopped in BJP-ruled Assam, it was continuing in adjoining West Bengal because the government there was giving a "red carpet welcome" to illegal immigrants. Addressing a media conclave in Patna, he also mocked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for having given up the diatribe on "vote theft", reiterating that Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls would weed out "infiltrators". "It is baff ...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 >
Hyderabad, Oct 18 (Maxim News) Two simultaneous low-pressure systems are developing over the seas surrounding peninsular India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said, warning of potential intensification over the next 48 hours. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp According to the latest IMD bulletin, a well-marked low-pressure area persists over the Kumarakom coast and the adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal. At the same time, a cyclonic circulation has been observed over the southeast Ara ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two simultaneous low-pressure systems are developing over the seas surrounding peninsular India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said, warning of potential intensification over the next 48 hours. According to the latest IMD bulletin, a well-marked low-pressure area persists over the Kumarakom coast and the adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal. At the same time, a cyclonic circulation has been observed over the southeast Arabian Sea and the Lakshadwee ...Read More >
CHENNAI: With the northeast monsoon turning active over Tamil Nadu and a fresh low-pressure system brewing over the southeast Arabian Sea, Chennai is poised to receive multiple spells of rain, particularly during the night and early morning hours, just when Deepavali firecracker activity peaks. While the bursting of crackers generally leads to a sharp spike in PM2.5 and nitrogen oxide levels, meteorologists say the prevailing weather conditions may help suppress pollution buildup this festive we ...Read More >
Chennai: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a prolonged spell of rainfall across Tamil Nadu, influenced by the established Northeast Monsoon and the formation of new weather systems over adjacent seas. A low-pressure area is currently prevailing over the Comorin Sea and the adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal, while another is likely to form over the Arabian Sea off the Kerala-Karnataka coast today. This dual-system influence is expected to bring light to moderate rainfall wit ...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 >
"Monsoon seasons are not the same anymore," said KJ Ramesh, former Director General of the IMD (File) The Southwest Monsoon of 2025 has left an indelible mark on India, with 45% of the country drenched in extreme rainfall, triggering devastating floods, landslides, and over 1,500 lives lost. As the season concluded with 108% of the long-period average (LPA) rainfall, experts point to climate change-not El Nino or La Nina-as the primary force behind the intensifying deluge, as per an analysis b ...Read More >
Mumbai: India's Southwest Monsoon 2025 has recently concluded with "above normal" rainfall -- or 108% of the long-period average (LPA) -- with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region registering 20% more than the season's average. In Mumbai, suburban Mumbai, which has Aarey and the national park in its backyard, received the second highest surplus rainfall after Palghar, and was followed by Raigad and Thane (see box).An analysis by Climate Trends shows five out of the past 10 seasons have registered abov ...Read More >
Pune: A total of 3,079 public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations will be up and running in different parts of the state by Nov this year, state transport minister Pratap Sarnaik told TOI.However, with Maharashtra being second highest in the country for EV registrations, only behind Uttar Pradesh, the number of charging stations is still very low and a constant reason for concern among those owning EVs, highlighted experts."At present, state govt has set up 1,180 high-speed EV charging stati ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is expected to witness heavy rainfall in the next seven days as the cyclonic circulation over the Arabian Sea can develop into a severe low-pressure area. According to the India Meteorological Department, the low-pressure area is likely to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and thunder to Kerala. "The upper air cyclonic circulation over southeast Arabian Sea & adjoining Lakshadweep area extending upto 5.8 km above mean sea level tilting southward with height persists ...Read More >
New Delhi: The southwest monsoon withdrew from the entire country on Thursday, October 16, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Simultaneously, the northeast monsoon has commenced over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, south interior Karnataka, and Kerala-Mahe. This year, the monsoon reached Kerala on May 24, its earliest onset over the Indian mainland since 2009, when it arrived on May 23. Over the four-month season that ended on September 30 ...Read More >
Chennai Weather Update: Tamil Nadu is expected to witness partly cloudy skies accompanied by moderate rain and thunderstorms over Chennai and several interior districts in the coming hours. The daytime temperature in the capital city is likely to stay around 31-32 Degrees Celcius, while the night temperature may range between 26-27 Degrees Celcius, offering slightly humid but pleasant conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has urged residents to stay cautious of sudden thundersto ...Read More >
MUMBAI: As Mumbai's air quality dips following the monsoon season, environmentalists warn that the five-day Diwali festival could push pollution levels higher. Every year, the city's air and noise readings spike after fireworks, prompting debate over the use of green crackers- the supposedly less polluting alternative. In order to understand what they are, how they differ from traditional fireworks, and how citizens can celebrate responsibly, HT spoke with Sumaira Abdulali, crusader against pol ...Read More >
India recorded 937.2 mm of rainfall against the normal of 868.6 mm. New Delhi: The southwest monsoon withdrew from the entire country on Thursday, a day after the usual date of October 15, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. At the same time, the northeast monsoon has set in over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, south interior Karnataka and Kerala-Mahe, the IMD said. This year, the monsoon reached Kerala on May 24, its earliest onset over ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Breaking ranks with the opposition, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) of Sharad Pawar has decided to be part of the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) on the bills for automatic dismissal of jailed chief ministers and ministers.Sources said NCP (SP) has conveyed that it will join the JPC that the India bloc has decided to boycott. A message to this effect has been conveyed to the govt.NCP (SP)'s decision has come as a surprise given that it was expected to be in sync with the Cong ...Read More >
Mumbai: Despite global geo-political headwinds, India's capital markets continued to show strong resilience in the first half of the current fiscal (H1 FY26), mobilising Rs 9.7 lakh crore through equity and debt -- up 13 per cent year-on-year (YoY), the National Stock Exchange has said. In its market pulse report, the NSE highlighted that equity fundraising during the period stood at Rs 2 lakh crore, including Rs 64,363 crore from initial public offerings (IPOs). In H1 FY26, 122 companies -- 5 ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The south-west monsoon withdrew from the entire country on Thursday, said an IMD release. This would be with easterly or north-easterly winds setting-in over southern peninsular India, south and adjoining central Bay of Bengal in the lower tropospheric levels, the release said. Sanjeev Dwivedi, scientist of IMD centre in the city said change in wind pattern would gradually favour drop in minimum temperature in the state. He said light to moderate rain chances would continue in some ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, Oct 16: Residents of Kulamara village in Matigoda Panchayat under Jadugoda police station, have expressed strong resentment over the long-pending construction of a bridge crucial for local connectivity. On Tuesday, villagers held a meeting to protest the delay and announced that they would boycott the upcoming Ghatsila Assembly by-election if the bridge was not constructed soon. In addition, they stopped the ongoing construction of a 10-kilometer road from Digri Morh to Bankai, deman ...Read More >
The recent floods -- the worst in four decades -- and the subsequent October rains have disrupted Punjab's agricultural cycle this year, with experts warning that the setback could hit next year's wheat yield. Last season's wheat was sown over 35 lakh hectares (86 lakh acres) with 182 lakh tonnes of the crop procured. The prolonged wet spell and deluge have already delayed paddy harvesting by nearly a month, narrowing the ideal window for sowing wheat. So far, only about 20% of the kharif crop ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Under fire from political rivals for staying away from public events, leader of opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik is set to join the party's Janasamparka Padyatra in the city on his 79th birthday on Oct 16.Confirming the plan, BJD's Bhubaneswar district president Ashok Panda said Naveen will lead the padyatra in Ganganagar's Biju Adarsh Colony, engaging with residents and highlighting the BJP govt's alleged failures. "The padyatra reflects BJD's grassroots strategy and Nav ...Read More >
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New Delhi: Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday said the city was ready to carry out cloud seeding. A four-day flight trial has been completed by two pilots who will execute the operation in northwest Delhi and they are awaiting IMD's green signal to induce artificial rain, he added."Our special aircraft is stationed at Meerut. The pilots completed four successful trial flights over the target area. We are simply waiting for the right cloud conditions and India Meteorological ...Read More >
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