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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 …

Cold wave in Delhi intensifies with early morning rain; intense chill likely to persist next week | Weather News

Cold wave in Delhi intensifies with early morning rain; intense chill likely to persist next week | Weather News

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Parts of Delhi woke up to light rainfall on Friday morning, adding to the winter chill across the national capital. Foggy and intense cold conditions with a layer of smog engulfed the city. The temperature stood at 5 degrees Celsius with 100 per cent humidity, according to the Early Warning System for Delhi. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has put Delhi under a “yellow alert” owing to colder conditions than normal. On Thursday, the capital city recorded a temperature of 5.8 degrees Celsius. Dense to very dense conditions were recorded in Delhi and neighboring areas of Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab. ALSO READ | Darjeeling shivers at 1°C, Kolkata 11.6°C, as IMD predicts cold winds in West Bengal Delhi Weather Forecast The chill in Delhi is likely to persist and may even worsen over the next few days as the cold wave in North India intensifies. The IMD’s forecast for Delhi says the temperature is likely to hover around 5 degrees till at least Monday, January 12. The maximum temperature is also likely …

Badrinath Avalanche Explained: Why Uttarakhand Faces The Uphill Task Of Dealing With Natural Disasters

Badrinath Avalanche Explained: Why Uttarakhand Faces The Uphill Task Of Dealing With Natural Disasters

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Last Updated:February 28, 2025, 18:29 IST Uttarakhand Avalanche Explained: Uttarakhand has experienced many natural disasters, including landslides, floods and avalanches. Uttarakhand Avalanche: Causes, Impact & Rescue Efforts Uttarakhand Badrinath Avalanche: Rescue operations are underway in Badrinath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district after an avalanche struck a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp, trapping 41 workers under the snow. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the rescue operations are being carried out by the teams of BRO and ITBP, and other agencies. Uttarakhand has experienced many natural disasters, including landslides, floods and avalanches. 2022 Uttarakhand Avalanche In 2022, an avalanche at the Draupadi Ka Danda peak in Uttarakhand, killed 27 mountaineers in the Advanced Mountaineering Course of the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering- the worst mountaineering disaster recorded in India. 2021 Chamoli Flash Floods Floods took place in 2021 in the Nanda Devi National Park in the outer Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand. The flooding in Chamoli district was caused by a large rock and ice avalanche consisting of material dislodged from Ronti peak. The disaster left over …

Extremely Heavy Rain Likely In Delhi, Uttarakhand, UP For Next 3 Days, Warns Weather Department

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Curated By: Vani Mehrotra Last Updated: September 12, 2024, 10:12 IST Extremely heavy rain likely in Delhi (PTI photo) The IMD has issued a warning for extremely heavy rainfall over the next three days in Delhi, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. Parts of Delhi and several other states are set to receive extremely heavy rain over the next three days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned on Thursday. According to the weather office, a depression that originated over central India is expected to bring heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand, Delhi, parts of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh over the next three days. A generally cloudy sky, with moderate to heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds was on the forecast over Delhi on Thursday, the IMD stated. In an X post, the IMD said, “Depression over Northwest Madhya Pradesh and neighbourhood near latitude 26.7°N and longitude 78.3°E, about 60 km south-southeast of Agra (Uttar Pradesh). To move slowly north- north-northeastwards during next 24 hrs. System is under continuous surveillance …

Joshimath demolitions LIVE: Hotel Malari Inn, Mount View to be brought down

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Authorities will start the demolition work of the hotels and houses in the Uttarakhand town – Joshimath on Tuesday, which has developed cracks in the wake of the landslide and subsidence. Hotels Malari Inn and Mount View, which have developed more cracks, will be demolished, officials said. The residents in these areas declared which were declared “unsafe zones” have been evacuated, they added. The demolition work will be supervised by the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee, with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) fielded to assist the local administration. Joshimath is home to a population of more than 25,000 people. The town is an overnight halt for those visiting the shrines at Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib and other tourist destinations, which has resulted in mushrooming of too many hotels and resorts in the area – a factor which the experts blame for the heaviest land subsidence reported in the town till date. According to state government officials, there are around 3800 residential structures and 400 commercial buildings in the town. The evacuation bid comes …