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IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain across Delhi, Odisha, Maharashtra and Karnataka today

IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain across Delhi, Odisha, Maharashtra and Karnataka today

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Heavy rainfall is likely across several parts of India on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting widespread rain in northwest, central, eastern, northeastern, western and peninsular regions. According to the latest IMD forecast issued on Friday night, several areas are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also expected in parts of the country. The weather department has advised people to exercise caution in areas prone to waterlogging, flooding and other rain-related disruptions. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Kerala rains: IMD sounds orange alert for five districts on July 30

Kerala rains: IMD sounds orange alert for five districts on July 30

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file image | Photo Credit: K K Mustafah The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for five districts in Kerala on Thursday (July 30, 2026) warning of intense heavy rainfall. Idukki, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur districts were put on the orange alert, while the rest of the State has been placed under yellow alert where isolated heavy rain is expected during the next 24 hours. The deep depression that lies over Chhattisgarh and parts of Madhya Pradesh is expected to trigger heavy rainfall across the State. As per the IMD bulletin, heavy rain is likely to continue for two more days in Kerala. An intense heavy rainfall alert has been issued for 11 districts on Friday, except Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram where a yellow alert has been issued. Similarly, an orange alert has been issued for nine districts on Saturday and a yellow alert for the remaining five districts, including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kannur and Kasaragod. Published – July 30, 2026 02:22 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the …

IMD issues red alert as heavy rainfall triggers waterlogging, traffic snarls

IMD issues red alert as heavy rainfall triggers waterlogging, traffic snarls

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The southwest monsoon lashed the national capital and surrounding regions after days of warm and humid weather. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi-NCR as intense showers continue to affect several parts of the region Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

IMD warns of heavy showers in Himachal Pradesh on August 10-11

IMD warns of heavy showers in Himachal Pradesh on August 10-11

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Even as Himachal Pradesh grapples with the closure of 162 roads and disruption of 73 water supply schemes and 105 transformers due to rain as of Friday evening, the Shimla Met Office has issued an ”orange” alert, warning of further heavy rain on August 10 and 11. The orange warning, indicating heavy to very heavy rains, has been issued for Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Sirmaur districts for August 10 and Chamba, Kullu, Mandi and Sirmaur districts for August 11. For the rest of the districts, barring Lahaul and Spiti and Kinnaur, the Met has issued a yellow warning on both these days. The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said as many as 162 roads have been closed in the state following heavy rains. Fifty-six roads were blocked in Mandi followed by 48 in Kullu, 19 in Chamba, 16 in Sirmaur, 14 in Shimla, seven in Kangra and two in Una district. The SEOC said 73 water supply schemes and 105 transformers have also been disrupted. Meanwhile, among rain-related incidents in the state, a tourist vehicle …

Relief camps expand as heavy rain continues across state

Relief camps expand as heavy rain continues across state

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Heavy rainfall continued to batter large parts of Kerala on Wednesday, leaving several low-lying areas inundated, disrupting normal life and prompting authorities to intensify evacuation and relief measures across the state. With floodwaters yet to recede in many affected regions, more relief camps have been opened to accommodate displaced residents, while officials have urged people living in vulnerable areas to move to safer locations. The southern districts of Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Kottayam remained among the worst affected, where continuous rainfall led to severe waterlogging and inundated roads. Residents, including children, women and senior citizens, were seen wading through knee-deep water as floodwaters entered residential areas and disrupted daily life. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Death toll reaches 87 as IMD warns of more rain

Death toll reaches 87 as IMD warns of more rain

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The flood situation in Assam showed signs of improvement on Tuesday as water levels receded across several inundated areas, but the death toll continued to climb, reaching 87 after two more fatalities were reported from Sivasagar district. Despite the gradual withdrawal of floodwaters, nearly 1.28 lakh people across six districts remain affected, while authorities continue relief and rehabilitation efforts. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the two latest deaths were reported in Sivasagar over the past 24 hours. Officials said that although rainfall continued overnight in several parts of Upper Assam, the receding water has provided some relief to residents who had been stranded by the deluge for days. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

IMD issues red, orange alerts for heavy rain and thunderstorms

IMD issues red, orange alerts for heavy rain and thunderstorms

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued district-wise nowcast warnings for several states on Tuesday, cautioning residents about thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rainfall and gusty winds over the next two to three hours.   A Red warning, indicating severe weather conditions requiring immediate action, has been issued for Patiala district in Punjab. The IMD has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, gusty winds reaching around 60 kmph, and heavy rainfall exceeding 15 mm per hour, urging residents to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Meghalaya records 58% monsoon rainfall deficit, IMD raises concern

Meghalaya records 58% monsoon rainfall deficit, IMD raises concern

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Meghalaya, celebrated globally for its rain-soaked landscapes and home to some of the wettest places on Earth, is experiencing one of its driest monsoon spells in recent years, recording a staggering 58% rainfall deficit during the core monsoon season, according to the latest data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD has forecast normal to above-normal rainfall over Northeast India during August. (HT Photo) Between June 1 and July 31, the state received only 681.5mm of rainfall against the seasonal normal of 1,626.2mm, placing Meghalaya in the IMD’s ‘Deficient’ rainfall category and triggering concerns over agriculture, drinking water supply and reservoir storage if the dry spell continues. The situation worsened in July, traditionally one of the wettest months of the year, Meghalaya recorded just 3.4mm of rainfall against the normal 20.1mm— an 83% shortfall that falls under the ‘Large Deficient’ category. The rainfall deficit has been widespread, with 10 of Meghalaya’s 11 districts receiving below-normal precipitation during the season. West Jaiñtia Hills emerged as the worst-affected district with a 78% deficit, followed by West …

Kerala heavy rains LIVE: IMD issues red alert for 9 districts

Kerala heavy rains LIVE: IMD issues red alert for 9 districts

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As per the latest Radar Imagery, a moderate to intense spell of rainfall and gusty wind speeds reaching 50 kmph is expected in the Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts for next 3 hours, said the impact-based forecast issued by the Kerala Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA). The forecast predicts water logging on major roads and poor visibility for vehicles may lead to traffic congestion, water logging/flooding in many parts of low-lying areas and river banks, among other impacts. – The Hindu Bureau. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

IMD forecasts ‘below normal’ rainfall in August

IMD forecasts ‘below normal’ rainfall in August

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For the August–September period as well, the IMD forecasted rainfall at below 94% of the long-period average, indicating a weaker-than-normal second half of the southwest monsoon. | Photo Credit: ANI India is likely to receive below-normal rainfall during August, with precipitation expected to be less than 94% of the long-period average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday (July 31, 2026). The forecast also projects below-normal rainfall during the second half of the southwest monsoon season (August–September), although some parts of peninsular India, central, eastern, and northeastern India, and the northern parts of the northwest could receive normal to above-normal rainfall. The below-normal rainfall in August is likely in many parts of the country, except over much of eastern peninsular India, some parts of northwest and central India, and isolated areas of eastern and northeastern India, where normal to above-normal rainfall is possible. Maximum temperatures during the month are expected to remain above normal across most of the country, while minimum temperatures are likely to be normal to above normal across most regions. July …