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Moderate rain in north A.P. barely enough to bridge deficit in State

Moderate rain in north A.P. barely enough to bridge deficit in State

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A woman places a pole draped with a cloth to warn motorists about an open manhole on a waterlogged stretch on Beach Road, after a heavy downpour in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. | Photo Credit: K.R. DEEPAK Several districts in the northern part of Andhra Pradesh, including Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Anakapalli and Parvathipuram-Manyam, received moderate rain on Thursday. But, it is barely enough to bridge the rainfall deficit recorded in these districts, which ranges from 40% to 60%. On Thursday, the day’s highest rain between 8.30 a.m. and 7 p.m. was recorded in Dattirajeru of Vizianagaram district at 82.7 mm. Other places that received moderate rain on Thursday are: Salur of Parvathipuram Manyam (65.75 mm) , Butchiraju Palem of Visakhapatnam district (58 mm), Parvada of Anakapalli district (56.75 mm) , Kotapadu of Anakapalli (55.5 mm), Commonpoint area of Visakhapatnam district (53.75 mm) and Vijayarampuram in Srikakulam district (40.5 mm). Other places in these districts received rain below 40 mm. However, it was not enough to bring down the deficit percentages, as Srikakulam recorded a deficit of 55.1%, …

Moderate quake of magnitude 4.5 recorded in Bay of Bengal, off Andhra Pradesh coast

Moderate quake of magnitude 4.5 recorded in Bay of Bengal, off Andhra Pradesh coast

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Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotos An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck the Bay of Bengal in the early hours of Sunday (July 12, 2026), according to data from the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The quake originated at 05:05:46 IST at a depth of 10 km, with its epicentre located at 16.805° N, 84.381° E, the NCS said. The event has since been classified as “Reviewed” by the agency. The epicentre was located about 227 km east of Kakinada and 275 km east of Rajahmundry, both in Andhra Pradesh, placing the quake well offshore in the Bay of Bengal. It was also recorded at distances of 282 km south of Berhampur and 367 km south-southwest of Puri, both in Odisha, and 355 km southeast of Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh. Residents in Visakhapatnam, southwest of the epicentre, took to social media platforms including X and Reddit shortly after the quake, with several users confirming they had felt mild tremors around the time of the event. Tremors were reported in areas …

Heavy rain, strong winds forecast in five Tamil Nadu districts; moderate showers

Heavy rain, strong winds forecast in five Tamil Nadu districts; moderate showers

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The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds in five districts of Tamil Nadu on Saturday, while predicting moderate rain across several parts of the State, Puducherry and Karaikal over the next week. According to the weather department, an atmospheric trough currently extends from East Vidarbha to Tamil Nadu, passing through Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The prevailing weather system is expected to enhance rainfall activity across Tamil Nadu in the coming days. The RMC has issued a heavy rain warning for the districts of Nilgiris, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri on Saturday. These districts are likely to experience intense showers accompanied by gusty winds, officials said. Apart from these areas, moderate rainfall coupled with strong winds is expected at isolated places in the Western Ghats districts, the Cauvery delta region and parts of north Tamil Nadu. The weather department has advised residents in vulnerable areas to remain cautious, especially in regions prone to waterlogging and landslides. The rainfall activity is expected to continue over the weekend. The meteorological centre has …

Moderate quake hits Himachal districts; tremors felt in neighbouring States

Moderate quake hits Himachal districts; tremors felt in neighbouring States

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Image used for representation Tremors were felt in parts of Kangra, Chamba and adjoining districts of Himachal Pradesh after a 5.0 magnitude earthquake of moderate intensity hit the region on Friday (June 5, 2026) night. The depth of the earthquake, which struck about 40 k.m. from Dharamsala near the Kangra- Chamba border at 10:04 pm, was 5 km, the meteorological office said, adding that the epicentre was located near Dhar Godoi in Kangra. People in Dharamsala and nearby areas ran out of their houses in panic after the tremors were felt, though no loss of life or property has been reported from any part of the state so far, officials said. The Kangra and Chamba districts fall under Seismic Zone 5, a high-damage risk zone. Tremors were also felt in Chandigarh and parts of Punjab and Haryana, reports said. A Chandigarh resident, Baldev Chand, who lives on the second floor of a three-storey building, said he felt a mild tremor at about 10 am when he was preparing to sleep. “The tremors lasted only for …

Delhi records hottest day of the season so far; AQI in the moderate category| India News

Delhi records hottest day of the season so far; AQI in the moderate category| India News

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As the maximum temperature settled at 34.4 degrees Celsius, Friday marked the hottest day of the season so far in the national capital, while the air quality remained in the ‘moderate’ category. The maximum temperature stayed seven notches above normal and surpassed Thursday’s high of 34.3 degrees Celsius. (PTI/ Representative) The maximum temperature stayed seven notches above normal and surpassed Thursday’s high of 34.3 degrees Celsius. The air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 171 on Friday in the city. On the minimum temperature front, Safdarjung recorded 17 degrees Celsius, 3.6 degrees above normal, while Lodi Road recorded 16.3 degrees Celsius, 4.3 degrees above normal. Ridge station reported a minimum of 17.8 degrees Celsius, while Ayanagar recorded a minimum temperature of 17.6 degrees Celsius. Explaining the weather conditions, Mahesh Palawat, vice president, meteorology and climate change, Skymet said there is no significant weather activity expected over Delhi and neighbouring states like Punjab for at least the next 10 days. “There are indications of clear skies and bright sunshine in the coming days, which may lead …

Moderate rainfall forecast for western ghats due to cyclonic circulations: IMD

Moderate rainfall forecast for western ghats due to cyclonic circulations: IMD

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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate rainfall in some districts along the western ghats on Monday, due to the influence of multiple low-pressure systems over nearby sea regions. According to the news agency IANS, officials said a low-level cyclonic circulation is currently active over the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining areas of the Lakshadweep and Kerala coasts. Another low-level cyclonic circulation has also formed over the Comorin Sea and surrounding regions. These systems are expected to impact weather patterns across parts of southern India, bringing moderate rainfall to the Western Ghats districts. As per IANS, weather experts have advised residents in these regions to remain cautious, particularly in hilly and landslide-prone areas, as intermittent rain could affect daily activities and travel. The IMD has also issued a fog advisory for several interior districts. From Monday until the 5th of this month, moderate fog conditions are expected during the early morning hours in Krishnagiri, Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Nilgiris, and Dindigul districts. Visibility may be reduced in these areas, and motorists have been advised to …

Delhi-NCR wakes up to dense fog with AQI in moderate to poor categories

Delhi-NCR wakes up to dense fog with AQI in moderate to poor categories

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Large parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region began Monday under dense fog, with air pollution levels lingering in the moderate to poor range, data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed. According to CPCB readings, several monitoring stations across the capital recorded elevated AQI levels. Anand Vihar reported an AQI of 242, Bawana 222, Chandni Chowk 217, Dwarka Sector-8 240, and R.K. Puram 232. Other locations included Burari Crossing at 157, DTU 158, IGI Airport (T3) 132, IIT Delhi 141, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium 194, Lodhi Road 116, Patparganj 207, and Sonia Vihar 208. Ghaziabad records ‘poor’ air quality as haze spreads across NCR Neighbouring NCR regions also witnessed hazy conditions during early morning hours. Ghaziabad’s air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category, with an AQI of 259 recorded on Monday morning. Visibility drops below 50 metres, traffic movement affected The dense fog led to a sharp decline in visibility across several parts of Delhi and NCR, with sight distances falling below 50 metres at many locations. The reduced visibility disrupted traffic movement on key …

Light to moderate rain lashes parts of Haryana

Light to moderate rain lashes parts of Haryana

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Ending a prolonged dry spell, Haryana on Friday witnessed light to moderate rainfall accompanied by gusty winds in all districts, leading to fall in average maximum temperature. Rohtak city after a spell of rain on Friday. (Manoj Dhaka/HT) As per the Met department, Ambala recorded the highest rainfall of 42.2 mm during the day from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, followed by Yamunanagar (Hathnikund- 30 mm), Karnal (Indri- 23 mm) and Panipat (Ujha- 13 mm). Palwal, Gurgaon and Sirsa also received light rainfall during the day. After several days of cold weather conditions, the minimum temperatures registered an increase and were up to six notches above normal at many places. The IMD said that there was a rise of 6.6°C in average minimum temperature, which was appreciably above normal by 4.8°C in the state. The lowest minimum temperature in the state is 6.5 °C recorded at Narnaul. The rain triggered by active western disturbances washed away the Basant Panchmi festival in the region. However, the first spell of downpour this month brought smiles for wheat …

Delhi’s air quality improves slightly, several areas record ‘moderate’ AQI

Delhi’s air quality improves slightly, several areas record ‘moderate’ AQI

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Delhi’s air quality recorded a noticeable improvement on Thursday morning, a day after the Commission for Air Quality Management in Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas revoked restrictions imposed under Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan, citing a sustained improvement in pollution levels.  Although the city’s overall air quality continued to remain in the ‘poor’ category with an average Air Quality Index of 221, several locations across Delhi and the National Capital Region registered better readings, falling into the ‘moderate’ category. This marks a significant shift after weeks of ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ air quality levels across large parts of the region. As per the AQI classification, readings between 0 and 50 are considered ‘good’, 51 to 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 to 200 ‘moderate’, 201 to 300 ‘poor’, 301 to 400 ‘very poor’ and 401 to 500 ‘severe’. On Thursday morning, the AQI at India Gate and Kartavya Path stood at 350, while Akshardham recorded a reading of 245. Sir Aurobindo Marg saw an AQI of 159, IGI Airport reported 119, and Lodhi Road recorded 133, …

GDP to grow at 7.5 per cent in FY26, moderate to 7 per cent in FY27: Report

GDP to grow at 7.5 per cent in FY26, moderate to 7 per cent in FY27: Report

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India’s real gross domestic product (GDP) is likely to grow at 7.5 per cent in FY26 and moderate to 7 per cent in the subsequent fiscal year, a domestic rating agency said on Wednesday. The rupee, which is hitting lifetime lows lately and has breached the 91-mark, will appreciate and is expected to be at the 89-90 level in FY27, according to Careedge Ratings. The growth momentum will be supported by factors like comfortable inflation, lower interest rates and lower tax burden, chief economist Rajani Sinha said, adding that a likely US-India trade deal would provide further impetus. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever 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 …