New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), who have been grappling with intense summer heat, may experience some respite over the coming days as weather conditions turn favourable for rain and thunderstorms. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across the region on Saturday. According to the weather office, Delhi is expected to witness partly cloudy skies…
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Hyderabad, June 14 (IANS) Taking a serious view of the traffic chaos witnessed in Hyderabad during recent rains, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday warned officials that strict action would be inevitable if traffic disruptions continued during heavy downpours.He directed that everyone, from constables to the Police Commissioner, should be on the roads to prevent chaos and stated that, if necessary, he himself would come out onto the streets.At a review meeting with officials of …
Dharamsala, June 12 (IANS) With the opening One Day International (ODI) match between India and Afghanistan is slated on Saturday at the iconic cricket stadium in Dharamsala, one of the most beautiful grounds located at an altitude of 4,000 feet above sea level, cricket and spirituality came together in a unique Himachali way. Former Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) President and Member of Parliament Anurag Thakur accompanying cricket body office-bearers on Friday sought blessings of …
Sheopur, June 12 (IANS) At least four people, including three members of a family, were killed in two separate incidents after a powerful dust storm accompanied by pre-monsoon rain battered Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district on Friday afternoon. The worst-hit incident occurred in Suswada village under Avada police station limits, where three farm workers died after a temporary tin shed collapsed amid strong winds.Avada police station in-charge Dharmendra Malviya said the victims were guarding a…
Patna, June 9 (IANS) A tragic incident occurred in Sitamarhi district when a massive Peepal tree uprooted during a severe storm and collapsed onto a house, killing five members of the same family, sai dofficials on Tuesday.The incident took place in Revasi Dhanushi Tola (Ward No. 1) under the Riga police station area late Monday night.The deceased have been identified as Puja Devi (28), wife of Sikandar Sahani, her daughter Shivani (5), and her three sons — Rajkumar (7), Veerbhadr Kumar (2), an…
Bhopal, June 8 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh has received 24 per cent more rainfall than the long-period average (LPA) between June 1 and June 8, bringing much-needed relief to farmers and raising hopes for a good monsoon season, the Meteorological Department said on Monday. The long-period average rainfall for this period was 8.3 mm, but the state has already received more than half an inch (over 12.7 mm). Several districts have witnessed heavy showers, with Bhopal, Agar-Malwa, and Shajapur receiving a…
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) The Maharashtra government has appealed to farmers not to rush their sowing activities, even though the monsoon has arrived in South Konkan; however, its overall intensity and progress across the state will remain sluggish until June 15.The Meteorological Department has clarified that while there is a possibility of thunderstorms and gusty winds in parts of Vidarbha, Marathwada, Khandesh, and Central Maharashtra until June 15, these showers do not yet appear sufficient to s…
Chennai, June 8 (IANS) A low-pressure area prevailing over the Karnataka coast and adjoining Andhra Pradesh coastal region is expected to influence weather conditions across Tamil Nadu, leading to widespread rainfall activity in several districts on Monday, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC). The weather department has forecast light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms at one or two places across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal during the day. The influence o…
Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday said that the decision on the state’s farmer loan waiver has reached its final stages but the official announcement is being held back due to directives from the Election Commission. Speaking to reporters after the weekly Cabinet meeting, CM Fadnavis clarified that the formal announcement will be made after the elections to the 17 Maharashtra Legislative Council elections slated for June 18 and counting on June 22.CM…
Hyderabad, June 1 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, on Monday directed officials to sensitise farmers regarding potential drought-like conditions. At a meeting held to review monsoon preparedness of the various departments, he said farmers should be educated on the cultivation of crops that require minimal water consumption.Chief Minister Revanth Reddy also emphasised the need for apprising farmers of the importance of crop rotation and crop diversification.It was also decided t…