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IMD warns of torrential rain, thunderstorms across several states today

IMD warns of torrential rain, thunderstorms across several states today

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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

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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

Eight killed, 12 injured in multiple landslides in Nagaland's Mon

Eight killed, 12 injured in multiple landslides in Nagaland's Mon

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At least eight people died, and twelve others were injured following massive landslide incidents that occurred in multiple locations in Nagaland’s Mon district on Sunday. Wennyei Konyak, Deputy Commissioner of Mon district, told ANI over the phone that so far, four bodies have been recovered, and four others are still under the debris. “Eight people have died in the landslide incidents triggered by incessant heavy rainfall that occurred in multiple locations in Mon district. The most affected areas are Mon town and Tizit. The heavy rainfall started at around 1 am, and we received information about landslide incidents at around 6-7 am. SDRF, police, Assam Rifles, NDRF teams and locals are engaged in search and rescue operations. So far, we have recovered 4 bodies, including three females and a male, from the debris. 12 others were injured. Search and rescue operations are underway in multiple locations,” Wennyei Konyak said. He further said that several houses were damaged in the landslide incidents. Meanwhile, BJP Nagaland State President Benjamin Yepthomi expressed deep sorrow over the tragic landslides …

Book Box: How not to tell a story

Book Box: How not to tell a story

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Dear Reader, The best part of returning to Mumbai, apart from the monsoon rains, is being reunited with my bookshelves. The best part of returning to Mumbai, apart from the monsoon rains, is being reunited with my bookshelves. Plus, there are always new arrivals waiting: bags of titles bought by the Other Reader, mostly on creativity, business and evolution, alongside review copies of new books. This week, Breaking the Rules by Vinita Gupta caught my attention. A woman who set up a business in Silicon Valley that went for an IPO and then a buyback—that must be a story. I was also drawn to a little book called The Shopify Story. I stumbled on Shopify a few years ago. I was looking for software to design a website for my bespoke book subscription service, and Shopify was incredibly easy to use. Within a few hours I had uploaded photographs and copy, integrated payments, and built a website anyone in the world could subscribe through. I’ve been an admirer ever since. Sadly, both business books proved …

Southwest monsoon reaches Kerala, marks official beginning of rainy season

Southwest monsoon reaches Kerala, marks official beginning of rainy season

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced the arrival of the southwest monsoon over Kerala, marking the official beginning of India`s four-month rainy season, reported the PTI. The monsoon reached Kerala on June 4, a few days later than its usual onset date of 1 June. Earlier forecasts had suggested the monsoon would arrive as early as May 26, but its progress was delayed. According to the IMD, the southwest monsoon has now advanced across the entire Lakshadweep region, Kerala and Mahe, as well as parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The weather system has also expanded over large sections of the Arabian Sea, the Comorin area and several parts of the Bay of Bengal, indicating a steady progression across the country. The arrival of the monsoon in Kerala is closely watched as it signals the start of the crucial June to September rainfall season, which is vital for agriculture, water resources and the wider economy. IMD revises rainfall forecast Last week, the weather department revised its seasonal rainfall outlook, forecasting below-normal rainfall for the …

India’s monsoon rains to arrive early, brightening outlook for crops | Latest News India

India’s monsoon rains to arrive early, brightening outlook for crops | Latest News India

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By Mayank Bhardwaj India’s monsoon rains to arrive early, brightening outlook for crops NEW DELHI, – Monsoon rains are expected to hit India’s southern coast on May 27, five days earlier than usual, marking the earliest arrival in at least five years, the weather office said, raising hopes for bumper harvests of crops such as rice, corn, and soybean. The monsoon, the lifeblood of the country’s $4 trillion economy, delivers nearly 70% of the rain that India needs to water farms and recharge aquifers and reservoirs. Nearly half of India’s farmland, without any irrigation cover, depends on the annual June-September rains to grow a number of crops. Forecasts of early and abundant monsoon rains are expected to alleviate concerns about potential risks to food supplies amid the current military conflict between India, the world’s most populous nation, and its neighbour Pakistan. Summer rains usually begin to lash the southernmost coasts of Kerala state around June 1 and spread across the whole country by mid-July, triggering the planting of crops such as rice, corn, cotton, soybeans, …

Heavy rain predicted for West Bengal, Odisha as low-pressure forms over Bay of Bengal – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Heavy rainfall is expected in Odisha and West Bengal. IMD Weather update: The IMD has predicted heavy rains for West Bengal and Odisha as a low-pressure area formed over the north Bay of Bengal on Friday. The weather office said under the influence of the weather system, heavy rainfall is likely to occur in the sub-Himalayan districts till Saturday, with the possibility of very heavy rain at one or two places. The low-pressure system is expected to cause heavy downpour in the south Bengal districts on Friday, the Met Department said. Landslides may also be triggered by heavy rain in the hill districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong, it said. Squally wind reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph will prevail over north and adjoining Bay of Bengal, along and off West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts till Friday, it said, advising fishermen not to venture into the sea during this period. Meanwhile, the weather office in neighbouring Odisha forecast light to moderate rainfall in isolated parts of the state during the next four days. …