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Rains hit Mumbai. Celebs spill their monsoon plans

Rains hit Mumbai. Celebs spill their monsoon plans

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After a long delay, the monsoon has finally arrived in Maharashtra on Tuesday. We caught up with celebrities in Mumbai to see how they are navigating waterlogging, traffic snarls and longer commutes this season Even Google gets emotionally overwhelmed during monsoon: Adah Sharma Adah Sharma, Akriti Kakar and Abhishek Banerjee When I need to go somewhere, I leave much earlier than necessary because, during the monsoon, even Google Maps gets emotionally overwhelmed and starts lying to me. So, my monsoon navigation strategy is simple: leave early, pray to the rain gods, carry snacks, and maintain the optimism of a Mumbaikar! Also, after doing action films, I feel I should be able to cross a flooded road, dodge three autos and two puddles, all while holding on to an umbrella trying to fly away in the wind. If not, all that training was for nothing. I write new music while stuck in jams: Akriti Kakar I honestly love the monsoons, but only when I get to enjoy the rain from my balcony! The city always gets …

Heavy rains lash parts of Kolkata; trees uprooted, traffic disrupted | Kolkata News

Heavy rains lash parts of Kolkata; trees uprooted, traffic disrupted | Kolkata News

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2 min readKolkataJun 24, 2026 06:27 AM IST Heavy monsoon showers lashed large parts of North Bengal on Monday, while an intense thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and strong winds swept across Kolkata and neighbouring districts in the afternoon, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast more rain across the state over the coming days. The southwest monsoon has become active over the state under the influence of favourable wind patterns and a strong moisture flow from the Bay of Bengal, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre, Kolkata. For South Bengal, the IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds over the next few days. Districts including East and West Burdwan, Birbhum, Murshidabad, Nadia, Purulia and Bankura are likely to experience thunderstorms with wind speeds reaching 40-50 kmph. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast, Kolkata and its neighboring districts will continue to experience active monsoon conditions over the next few days. Thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rain in Kolkata uprooted trees, disrupted traffic, causing inconvenience to commuters, officials said. Several parts of …

Southwest monsoon covers entire Telangana on June 23 after prolonged pause, but El Nino may weaken seasonal rains

Southwest monsoon covers entire Telangana on June 23 after prolonged pause, but El Nino may weaken seasonal rains

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The southwest monsoon covered the entire Telangana on Tuesday (June 23, 2026) after an unusually prolonged advance | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT The southwest monsoon covered the entire Telangana on Tuesday (June 23, 2026) after an unusually prolonged advance. The monsoon entered the State through Jogulamba Gadwal district on June 8 and took nearly 15 days to spread across all 33 districts, far longer than the usual 2 to 4 days and even exceeding the 7 to 10 days seen during exceptional years. Speaking to The Hindu, Head of India Meteorological Department (IMD), Hyderabad Centre, S. Stella, said the delay was caused by a break in the monsoon’s progress and highlighted that the onset over Kerala does not necessarily guarantee continuous advancement across the country. “There was a lull in between. Onset over Kerala does not mean there will be uninterrupted progression. Depending on favourable wind conditions and rainfall, we can only say that the monsoon is likely to progress over the next three or four days. We cannot predict its movement well in advance,” she …

Mumbai lashed with pre-monsoon rains, BMC issues orange alert after IMD’s downpour forecast

Mumbai lashed with pre-monsoon rains, BMC issues orange alert after IMD’s downpour forecast

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Mumbai was lashed by moderate to heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunder, on Monday morning, bringing respite from the simmering, humid weather. This downpour in the city comes as monsoon showers in Maharashtra are set to start late. Dark clouds gather over Mumbai on Sunday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an increase in rainfall activity from Monday and said the southwest monsoon is likely to reach Mumbai by June 23. (HT Photos ) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast increased rainfall activity from Monday and said the southwest monsoon is likely to reach Mumbai by June 23. Some areas of Mumbai recorded intense showers in just one hour, civic officials said, PTI reported. The city began seeing rainfall on Sunday, with overcast skies and a cool breeze making the morning pleasant across the metropolis. Also read: 54 injured, 18 missing after major explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan natural gas hub The Monday morning showers reduced visibility, affecting traffic at some locations, officials were quoted as saying. IMD forecast The IMD has issued a …

Teams deployed to address waterlogging, overflowing drains and other issues during rains in Cyberabad

Teams deployed to address waterlogging, overflowing drains and other issues during rains in Cyberabad

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The special teams to handle monsoon emergencies and issues were deployed in all zones of Cyberabad Municipal Corporation | Photo Credit: Handle @ZC_SLP on X Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) deployed dedicated engineering and sanitation teams at waterlogging prone stretches across all zones to monitor and take action during rains. They would take action in cases of flooding or waterlogging, overflowing drains, sanitation issues, fallen trees and emergency incidents. The teams were deployed at vulnerable locations in Kukatpally, Quthbullapur and Serilingampally zones, with designated Engineering and Sanitation officials available for immediate field response, as per a post from CMC’s handle on X on Sunday. Phone numbers of the field officers concerned zone-wise were shared for faster coordination and prompt response during emergencies. 🌧️ Monsoon Emergency Response Teams Ready Across Cyberabad With the monsoon season underway, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation has deployed dedicated Engineering and Sanitation Teams at identified waterlogging-prone stretches across all zones to ensure timely response and… pic.twitter.com/CJ5iEdiY2h — Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (@CMC_Offcl) June 14, 2026 Worst hit on June 9 The Corporation’s roads were among the …

6 dead as helicopters collide mid-air in Brazil; fiery debris rains down on parking lot | Video

6 dead as helicopters collide mid-air in Brazil; fiery debris rains down on parking lot | Video

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In a freak aviation accident in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro, two helicopters collided mid-air, with one of them crashing into the parking lot of an electric car dealership on Sunday. An aerial view shows firefighters working at the site of a helicopter crash in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 14, 2026. (AFP) All six people aboard the two helicopters were killed, firefighters said, The Associated Press reported. The crash triggered a fire after one of the two helicopters fell on a car dealership as several electric vehicles were parked there. The fire was doused, while an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collision. Click here to know the latest in Iran-US conflict Visuals shared on social media platforms showed several vehicles up in flames as thick, black smoke billowing from the car dealership site while sirens blared in the background. One visual also showed debris of a crashed helicopter on the ground in the car dealership premises as a man approached it with a fire …

Southwest monsoon likely to reach Kerala in next 2-3 days: IMD

Southwest monsoon likely to reach Kerala in next 2-3 days: IMD

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said conditions are becoming increasingly favourable for the onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala within the next two to three days. The weather system is also expected to advance into parts of the Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu and several areas of the Bay of Bengal during the same period. Meteorologists have attributed the expected monsoon advance to multiple weather systems, including upper-air cyclonic circulations over the Arabian Sea, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Bay of Bengal. The IMD has forecast widespread rainfall activity across Kerala and Lakshadweep over the coming week. Heavy rainfall of 7 cm to 11 cm in 24 hours is likely at isolated places in Kerala on June 1 and June 2. Rainfall intensity is expected to increase significantly from June 3 onwards. Very heavy rainfall, ranging between 12 cm and 20 cm in 24 hours, is likely at isolated locations in Kerala between June 3 and June 7. Orange alert for several districts An Orange Alert has been issued for multiple districts where …

Bengaluru weather LIVE: Heavy rains and hailstorms throw life out of gear in city

Bengaluru weather LIVE: Heavy rains and hailstorms throw life out of gear in city

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The infamous KR Circle underpass, which claimed the life of a 23-year-old techie from Andhra Pradesh three years ago, was once again submerged following heavy rains on Wednesday, raising serious concerns over civic inaction. Despite police barricading and blocking entry and exit points, officials from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike are yet to initiate immediate remedial measures and are reportedly waiting for the water to recede. According to a police officer on the spot, the accumulated water cannot be pumped out as there is no proper outlet, and doing so could flood adjoining roads. The flooding severely disrupted traffic around KR Circle, located close to Vidhana Soudha, with congestion persisting even on Thursday morning. Officials recalled that the then BBMP had undertaken desilting work in the underpass after the earlier tragedy to facilitate drainage. However, the latest flooding has once again exposed the inefficacy of those measures, with little improvement on the ground. WhatsApp Image 2026-04-30 at 10.04.01 (1).jpeg Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All …

Rains, overcast skies fail to dampen voters` spirit in Assam

Rains, overcast skies fail to dampen voters` spirit in Assam

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Defying overcast skies and intermittent rains, people across Assam turned out in large numbers on Thursday to vote in the assembly elections, with enthusiasm visible from first-time voters to octogenarians. Heavy showers lashed parts of the state, while light rain was reported from areas including Guwahati since morning. However, the weather failed to dampen the people`s resolve, as long queues were seen outside polling stations across districts such as Jorhat, Kamrup, Kokrajhar and Lakhimpur. The election for the 126-member assembly has the BJP-led NDA aiming for a third consecutive term, while the Congress is seeking a return to power after being voted out in 2016. The polling began at 7 am and will continue till 5 pm. A young elector in Naduar in Sonitpur district said, “I am very happy to be exercising my right in our democracy. It is an important day for our state.” In the Dispur constituency of Guwahati, a voter said development remained the key agenda. “We hope that whoever wins will work for the people.” A significant number of senior …

Portion of Raj Kapoor’s historic Kapoor Haveli in Peshawar collapses after heavy rains, earthquake

Portion of Raj Kapoor’s historic Kapoor Haveli in Peshawar collapses after heavy rains, earthquake

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The historic Kapoor Haveli in Peshawar, which belonged to the late Raj Kapoor, has suffered serious damage after recent heavy rains followed by a strong earthquake on Friday night. PTI quoted officials and local residents saying a portion of the haveli collapsed overnight. Raj Kapoor’s ancestral haveli is in Peshawar. Raj Kapoor’s haveli suffers damage According to the report, the haveli suffered structural damage after continuous rains weakened the building, while tremors late Friday further destabilised its already dilapidated structure. Shakeel Waheedullah, secretary of the Heritage Council in KPK province, said a section of the haveli’s wall collapsed after the quake, raising concerns about the safety of the remaining structure. There were no casualties reported. The century-old Kapoor Haveli is a significant cultural site in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and was declared a national heritage site by the Pakistan government in 2016. Given the building’s condition, Waheedullah urged the archaeology department and the provincial government to take immediate steps to restore and preserve the historic building. Local officials said that any further neglect could result in …