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IMD warns of torrential rain, thunderstorms across several states today

IMD warns of torrential rain, thunderstorms across several states today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nationwide weather alert warning of torrential rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds across several states on Monday as the southwest monsoon remains active over large parts of the country. According to the latest IMD bulletin, the next 14 hours are expected to be particularly critical, with heavy rain and severe weather likely to affect several regions. IMD warns of heavy rain and strong winds The weather department said wind speeds could reach up to 80 kmph in some areas, increasing the risk of uprooted trees, power outages, traffic disruptions and waterlogging in low-lying areas. The IMD has advised farmers, travellers and people living near rivers and coastal regions to remain vigilant. Residents in hilly states have also been warned about the possibility of landslides and sudden rises in river water levels due to persistent rainfall. Heavy rainfall likely across north India The IMD has forecast fairly widespread to widespread rainfall across Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Uttarakhand throughout the week. Rainfall activity is also expected …

IMD issues heavy rain alert as Bay of Bengal low-pressure area forms

IMD issues heavy rain alert as Bay of Bengal low-pressure area forms

A low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal near the West Bengal-Odisha coast and is likely to intensify over the next two days, bringing widespread rainfall across Odisha until Monday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. 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

Mumbai rain LIVE: Maharashtra reels under heavy rain; Delhi-NCR faces severe waterlogging, traffic chaos

Mumbai rain LIVE: Maharashtra reels under heavy rain; Delhi-NCR faces severe waterlogging, traffic chaos

Jul 8, 2026, 07:10:55 IST According to the Noida traffic police, waterlogging that affected traffic was reported near Dalit Prerna Sthal, the Sector 14A road from the Noida Expressway, Botanical Garden, Sector 62 among other places. Mumbai rain LIVE: Heavy rains continued to wreak havoc in Maharashtra, where at least 10 people have died in Palghar district since July 1, including three fatalities reported in the last 24 hours. In a separate incident, three teenagers drowned in a water-filled quarry near Amalner town in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district on Tuesday evening after one of them reportedly slipped while attempting to take a selfie, police said, according to PTI. In Mumbai, the BMC said it will conduct a scientific study to determine the reasons behind tree falls during the monsoon, including whether road concretisation weakens tree roots. The city has recorded at least three deaths, including that of an 11-year-old school student, in tree-fall incidents over the past week. The civic body also said it will begin annual inspections, maintenance and mapping of manholes from January to …

IMD Rain Alert, Delhi Weather, India Monsoon Tracker, Thunderstorm News

IMD Rain Alert, Delhi Weather, India Monsoon Tracker, Thunderstorm News

Incessant rainfall led to severe waterlogging in parts of Mumbai on Saturday. (Express Photo) Weather Today, IMD Rain Alert, India Monsoon Tracker Live Updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places in Mumbai, with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places on Sunday (Jul 5). The warning comes a day after incessant rainfall led to severe waterlogging in parts of Mumbai. The city recorded over 200 mm of rainfall within ten hours. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) area received exceptionally heavy downpour between 8:00 am on July 4, 2026, and 7:00 am on July 5, 2026, with the eastern suburbs recording the highest overall rainfall, at 250 mm. Vikhroli West topped the charts at 306.6 mm, Tagore Nagar Mun. School, Vikhroli at 298.2 mm, Paspoli Powai Mun. School, Powai received 284.0 mm, whereas Vikhroli Fire Station recorded 283.6 mm. Story continues below this ad The BMC also issued a Red Warning for the regions of Mumbai and Raigad, indicating an urgent need for …

Two minors among five killed in separate lightning strikes

Two minors among five killed in separate lightning strikes

At least five persons, including two minors, were killed in separate lightning strikes across four districts of Jharkhand in the past 24 hours, police said on Monday. Two deaths each were reported from Ranchi and Garhwa districts, while one person was killed in Gumla district, they said. In Ranchi district, two persons were killed in separate incidents. 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

Southwest monsoon advances; heavy rainfall forecast in parts of Tamil Nadu

Southwest monsoon advances; heavy rainfall forecast in parts of Tamil Nadu

The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds across Tamil Nadu till June 9 as the southwest monsoon advances. Heavy rain is expected in several districts, while fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea due to rough weather conditions 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

PM Modi urges people to stay hydrated, enjoy `desi` drinks to beat the heat

PM Modi urges people to stay hydrated, enjoy `desi` drinks to beat the heat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to stay hydrated and take necessary precautions amid the rise in summer temperature across different parts of the country and also suggested enjoying “desi drinks” to beat the heat. In his Mann Ki Baat programme, PM Modi also talked about the popularity of mangoes, saying there`s hardly a home in India where mangoes are not talked about in summer. “It is very hot in most parts of the country right now. Strong sun, hot winds, it is very important to take care of yourself in such weather. Keep drinking water. If at all you have to go out in the sun, do so with caution. Don`t forget the guidelines issued by various government departments in this regard,” he said. PM Modi said that the way to fight the heat is many a time found in the kitchen as well in the country and referred to aap panna, lassi and buttermilk. “You must have noticed that as the heat increases, the taste of home cooking changes, the type …

Monsoon forecast cut to 90 per cent, IMD warns of below-normal rainfall

Monsoon forecast cut to 90 per cent, IMD warns of below-normal rainfall

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that India is likely to receive below-normal rainfall during the 2026 monsoon season. Overall rainfall between June and September is expected to be around 90 per cent of the usual average, with a possible variation of 4 per cent. This is lower than the earlier estimate of 92 per cent issued in April and is also the lowest pre-monsoon forecast released by the IMD in recent years. According to the weather department, there is a 60 per cent probability that rainfall this year will fall in the “deficient” category, which refers to rainfall below 90 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA). The IMD, however, clarified that it does not officially declare drought conditions and only classifies rainfall levels. Monsoon arrival likely delayed The monsoon, which was earlier expected to arrive in Kerala and southern regions on May 26, is now likely to reach the state during the first week of June. Ministry of Earth Sciences Secretary M Ravichandran said, “The monsoon has arrived on India’s southern …

Heat conditions intensify in Telangana, Adilabad records highest temperature of 44.5℃ on May 15

Heat conditions intensify in Telangana, Adilabad records highest temperature of 44.5℃ on May 15

A man covers head with a hat to protect himself from the harsh sun while riding a bullock cart in Sangareddy district on May 13, 2026. | Photo Credit: MOHD ARIF Temperatures continued to rise across Telangana, with a total of six districts recording maximum temperatures of 44℃ or above on Friday (May 15, 2026), according to data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS). Bhoraj in Adilabad district emerged as the hottest location in the State, recording a maximum temperature of 44.5℃. This was followed by 44.3℃ in Asifabad (Kumaram Bheem Asifabad), Bheemgal (Nizamabad); 44.1℃ in Mutharam (Peddapalli) and 44℃ in Mallapur (Jagtial) and Kuntala (Nirmal). The districts which recorded temperatures between 43℃ and 44℃ are 43.9℃ in Enkuru (Khammam), Kasipet (Mancherial) and Kattangoor (Nalgonda); 43.5℃ in Veenavanka (Karimnagar); 43.3℃ in Kamalapur (Hanumakonda); 43.2℃ in Maddur (Siddipet); 43.1℃ in Penpahad (Suryapet) and 43℃ in Regonda (Jayshankar Bhupalpally). The districts which recorded temperatures between 42℃ and 43℃ are 42.9℃ in Lingal (Nagarkurnool); 42.7℃ in Julurpad (Bhadradri Kothagudem), Vemulawada (Rajanna Sircilla) and Maheshwaram (Rangareddy); 42.5℃ in …

hot weather grips National Capital Region; slight relief expected later this week

hot weather grips National Capital Region; slight relief expected later this week

The National Capital Region (NCR) is currently in the throes of an intense summer heatwave, with extremely high temperatures disrupting daily life. According to the latest forecast from the Meteorological Department, Monday’s maximum temperature was likely to reach a sweltering 44 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may remain around 27 degrees Celsius. The entire day was expected to remain under the grip of severe heatwave conditions, reported the IANS. 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