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Pune records wettest July after breaking 129-year rainfall record

Pune records wettest July after breaking 129-year rainfall record

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Pune has recorded its wettest July on record after the IMD’s Shivajinagar observatory logged 508.9 mm of rainfall by the morning of July 29, surpassing the previous record of 508.5 mm. The city had already exceeded its normal monthly July rainfall within the first 10 days, reflecting an exceptionally intense monsoon 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

Seven rescued, search operation underway

Seven rescued, search operation underway

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Seven people were rescued alive after nearly six hours of operations following the collapse of a garbage mound at the Moshi dumping ground in Pimpri-Chinchwad on Wednesday. The rain-triggered collapse buried the administrative building of a Waste-to-Energy project, with rescue operations continuing into the evening. The incident occurred around 1.30 pm when a huge section of the old landfill crashed onto the three-storey building adjacent to the dump. Nearly 20 people were inside the building at the time. A rescue operation was immediately launched by teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Army, Pimpri-Chinchwad fire department, police, ambulances, and other emergency agencies. 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

Floods, landslides disrupt normal life; rescue operations underway

Floods, landslides disrupt normal life; rescue operations underway

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Heavy monsoon rain triggered floods, landslides, and widespread disruption across Pune district on Monday.  Rivers overflowed, roads and highways were submerged, bridges were closed, and transport services were severely disrupted, prompting large-scale rescue operations across the district. The worst tragedy was reported from Patan village in Maval taluka, where a rain-triggered landslide buried a house at the foothills of Visapur Fort. Rescue teams recovered three bodies from the debris while searches continued for any remaining victims. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), local administration, and disaster response teams remained at the site. 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

Maharashtra heatwave alert: IMD issues red alert for Vidarbha

Maharashtra heatwave alert: IMD issues red alert for Vidarbha

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a red alert for Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region till May 28 amid intensifying heatwave conditions. A yellow alert for thundershowers and gusty winds has also been issued for May 30. According to the IMD, rainfall activity remained isolated with negligible intensity across Vidarbha over the last 24 hours. Maximum and minimum temperatures continued to remain significantly above normal across the region. Brahmapuri recorded the highest maximum temperature at 47.6 degrees Celsius, followed by Nagpur at 46.5 degrees Celsius. Washim registered the lowest minimum temperature at 27.4 degrees Celsius. Several districts affected by heatwave Districts including Akola, Amravati, Bhandara, Brahmapuri, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Nagpur and Wardha are currently experiencing heatwave conditions. The IMD said heatwave conditions were recorded at eight stations across Vidarbha, while severe heatwave conditions were reported at one station. Warm night conditions were also recorded in Wardha. Red alert for severe heatwave conditions Nagpur, Wardha, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli and Amravati have been placed under red alert, with the IMD warning that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are …

National weather update: Southwest monsoon likely to advance around May 16

National weather update: Southwest monsoon likely to advance around May 16

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said conditions are becoming favourable for the advance of the southwest monsoon over parts of the south Bay of Bengal, the Andaman Sea, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands around May 16. Low-pressure area persists over Bay of Bengal According to the IMD’s latest All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin, a well-marked low-pressure area over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal continues to persist over the same region. The associated cyclonic circulation extends up to 5.8 km above mean sea level, indicating strengthening weather activity over eastern coastal regions. Rain and thunderstorms likely across northwest India The weather department has forecast scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall along with isolated thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30–50 kmph over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad and Himachal Pradesh on May 15 and 16. Uttarakhand is also likely to witness similar weather activity on May 14. Lightning alert issued for Himachal Pradesh Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are expected over Himachal Pradesh on May 14. Meanwhile, Punjab, Haryana, …

IMD warns of above-normal heatwave days across India in May

IMD warns of above-normal heatwave days across India in May

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Several regions across India are expected to witness above-normal heatwave days in May, according to the latest monthly outlook issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The forecast highlights that parts of the Himalayan foothills, east coast states, as well as Gujarat and Maharashtra are likely to face intensified heat conditions during the month, reported PTI. Heatwave conditions to intensify in key regions The IMD has projected an increase in the frequency of heatwave days, particularly in northern and western parts of the country. Regions along the Himalayan foothills and western states such as Gujarat and Maharashtra may experience prolonged spells of high temperatures, raising concerns about heat-related stress and water demand, reported PTI. 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