Patna, May 5 (IANS) Severe weather conditions have wreaked havoc across Bihar over the past 24 hours, leaving more than 20 people dead and several others injured due to storms, heavy rainfall, and lightning strikes.The worst-affected districts include East Champaran, Gaya and Aurangabad.In response, the Chief Minister’s Secretariat has announced an ex gratia compensation of Rs 4 lakh each for the families of the deceased.The sudden weather shift followed a day of intense heat and humidity.By l…
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Noida, May 5 (IANS) The weather in the Delhi-NCR has taken a noticeable turn once again. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is a strong likelihood of rain accompanied by thunder and lightning on Tuesday across Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad. Gusty winds have also been forecast, adding to the changing weather conditions. Rainfall recorded over the past 24 hours has led to a significant drop in temperatures, bringing much-needed relief to residents from the intense summer h…
Jaipur, May 4 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department’s Jaipur Meteorological Centre on Monday issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and rain in several districts of Rajasthan. Strong winds reaching up to 70 kmph are expected during this period.Earlier, in the last 24 hours, there have been reports of winds, rains and storms coming in from different parts of the state. Met officials said that light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and squalls, was recorded at isolated lo…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Residents of Delhi woke up to widespread rainfall on Monday morning, offering relief from the recent spell of intense heat. The showers follow similar weather over the weekend that helped push temperatures below the 40-degree mark. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the capital is expected to witness a generally cloudy day with intermittent light rain, along with thunderstorms and lightning. Gusty winds are also likely, ranging between 40–50 kmph an…
Hyderabad, May 3 (IANS) Heatwave conditions gripped many parts of Telangana, with the maximum temperature reaching 46 degrees Celsius on Sunday. At least 12 districts recorded temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius, significantly higher than the normal of 41.3 degrees Celsius.Nizamabad was the hottest place on Sunday, with the mercury touching 46 degrees Celsius. Nalgonda, Nirmal and Siddipet districts followed closely at 45.9 degrees Celsius, shows data from the Telangana Development Planning So…
Chennai, May 3 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall across parts of Tamil Nadu over the next three days, even as the state continues to experience intense summer heat, with temperatures crossing 40 degrees Celsius in several districts. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai, at least 12 locations across Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Puducherry recorded maximum temperatures above 37.8 degrees Celsius, indicating a steady rise in heat levels with…
Agartala, May 2 (IANS) Heavy rainfall across Tripura over three days has caused widespread damage to agriculture and horticulture, affecting over 33,000 farmers and leading to an estimated crop loss worth Rs 59.17 crore, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Saturday. The state, during April 27-29, recorded an average rainfall of 133.9 mm, with the highest precipitation in Kamalpur (283 mm) in Dhalai district, followed by Bishramganj (278 mm) in Sepahijala district a…
Chennai, May 2 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a seven-day heavy rainfall alert for Tamil Nadu, citing a low-pressure trough extending from western Rajasthan to the Comorin region at an altitude of around 0.9 km.According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai, the trough runs across east Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Telangana, Rayalaseema and interior Tamil Nadu, creating favourable conditions for widespread rainfall across the state.On Saturday eve…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, said on Saturday that there is no cause for panic over predicted heat conditions in May and unwarranted reactions can be avoided by following weather forecasts and simple precautions.Southern peninsular India, parts of the northeast and northwest India may see above‑normal temperatures and heat‑wave conditions, but most of the country is likely to experience normal to below‑normal temperatures d…
Jaipur, May 2 (IANS) Intermittent rainfall accompanied by gusty winds brought much-needed relief from the intense heat in Jaipur on Saturday, leading to a noticeable dip in temperatures across the city. The sudden change in weather conditions provided respite to residents who had been grappling with soaring mercury levels over the past few days.The weather changed around 9:30 a.m., when dense cloud cover engulfed the city, followed by spells of light to moderate rain in several areas, including …