Bhubaneswar, July 26 (IANS) Heavy rainfall continued to batter several parts of Odisha as the low-pressure area formed over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression, said the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday. According to the IMD, Bhubaneswar, the well-marked low-pressure area over northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas of North Odisha-West Bengal coasts intensified into a Depression on Sunday morning. The system is centred over the northwest Bay of Bengal, around…
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Srinagar, July 22 (IANS) Due to adverse weather, Amarnath Yatra remained suspended for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday and all devotees lodged inside transit camps and base camps of Baltal and Nunwan (Pahalgam) were safe.Officials said that all religious Yatras in Jammu and Kashmir, including Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra, Shiv Khori Yatra and Machail Mata Yatra, remained suspended for the fourth consecutive day due to heavy rain, flash floods and cloudbursts.In view of…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Dr PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, on Tuesday said that the overall El Nino situation should be continuously monitored and the impact of the monsoon/delayed monsoon on vulnerable districts must be assessed in coordination with states so that remedial action can be taken up when necessary.In a high-level meeting to review and take stock of the preparedness measures undertaken in the context of the progress of the kharif season and possible impact due…
Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, on Monday cautioned that extremely high-velocity winds would sweep through Mumbai and its neighbouring areas. He also issued a warning highlighting the possibility of a cloudburst in Nashik.In line with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast, severe gusts have already begun buffeting the region, with wind speeds expected to touch nearly 90 kmph today. CM’s statement comes after large parts of Maharashtra are curr…
Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Amid a red alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) for extremely heavy rainfall in the Mumbai metropolitan area, forecasting winds blowing at speeds of 80 to 90 kilometres per hour, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday appealed to the citizens to avoid stepping out of their homes unless necessary.It has cautioned people to maintain a safe distance from trees, dilapidated buildings, hoardings, electric poles, and other hazardous locations…
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Delhi is set to witness mostly sunny skies and intense heat on Sunday, with the maximum temperature expected to reach 41 degrees Celsius. According to the IMD’s forecast, the maximum temperature is expected to remain between 39 – 41 degrees Celsius on Sunday before dropping to 35 –37 degrees Celsius by Wednesday. The minimum temperature is likely to hover between 28-30 degrees Celsius.However, high humidity levels are likely to make conditions feel far more oppressi…
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The Gautam Buddha Nagar administration has issued an advisory for the residents of Noida, urging them to stay alert and vigilant in light of sudden and drastic weather change as well as gusty winds, as predicted by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), from May 28 to May 31.The administration has asked the residents to exercise caution even as the Delhi-NCR region braces for strong bout of weather changes, which may result in high speed winds, thunderstorms and lig…
Dehradun, May 11 (IANS) The Uttarakhand administration has appealed to the pilgrims and tourists from the country and abroad to remain cautious and travel safely ahead of the possibility of heavy rainfall and adverse weather lashing various parts of the hill state, officials said. An orange alert has been issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) amid the possibility of rainfall and adverse weather in various parts of Uttarakhand, especially in the hilly areas, on May 12-13, officials…
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) India’s electricity demand surged to an all‑time high of 252.07 GW this weekend as a severe heat wave drove widespread use of cooling appliances, according to the latest power ministry data.The previous record was 250 GW set in May 2024. The ministry said peak demand rose from 240.12 GW on April 23 to 252.07 GW on April 24, higher than 239.70 GW seen on April 22. The government had projected demand could reach 270 GW this summer, though actual levels remained well …
Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) The Maharashtra administration on Tuesday issued an urgent high-alert for the next few hours. Parts of Mumbai, Mumbai Suburbs, Palghar, Raigad, and Thane are expected to experience light rain accompanied by strong winds and intense lightning.The government’s advisory comes after the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a five-day weather forecast predicting a period of volatile weather across Maharashtra from April 20 to April 24. Residents can expect gus…