Noida, July 24 (IANS) The weather in the National Capital Region (NCR) is likely to remain pleasant for about a week, bringing relief from scorching heat and high humidity. According to the latest forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the sky will remain cloudy throughout the week. Most areas are expected to receive light rain or drizzle; however, heavy rains are unlikely for now. This will significantly lower the temperature and reduce discomfort due to humidity, it said.On Fr…
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Surat/Dang, July 23 (IANS) Heavy spell of rains continued to disrupt normal life across South Gujarat on Thursday, with dozens of roads closed in Dang district. Two dams were reportedly overflowing in Navsari, with rescue operations underway in Tapi district and schools in Surat staying closed even as the authorities stepped up precautionary measures amid forecasts of further heavy rain.According to the Dang district administration, 47 roads under the Panchayat Roads and Buildings Department wer…
Jammu/Srinagar, July 21 (IANS) Poonch and Rajouri districts in J&K remain vulnerable to rain-related damage in the next 48 hours as the administration in Bandipora district issued an adverse weather advisory on Tuesday due to a surge in the Kishenganga River water level.The Meteorological Department said Poonch and Rajouri districts have received over 50 mm of rainfall during the last three days, leaving the soil already saturated with the ground losing most of its ability to absorb further …
Jammu, July 19 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday assured all possible assistance from the Centre to J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah as massive flash floods wreaked havoc in Poonch and Rajouri districts, killing ten people and leaving many missing. Officials said the actual number of casualties, along with damage to homes, private and public infrastructure, could take days to fully unfold.The worst-hit was the Lower Murrah area of Surankote in Poonch …
Jammu, July 19 (IANS) At least ten people were killed as flash floods wreaked havoc in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Rajouri districts, officials said on Sunday, adding that several were missing.The people were killed after flash floods struck the Lower Murrah area of Bufliaz in Surankote tehsil of Poonch district.Block Medical Officer, Surankote, Dr Mohd Yousaf Choudhary, said that so far, eight bodies have been recovered while others are still missing.Search and rescue operations are underw…
Jammu, July 15 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday reviewed facilities for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims at the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu city.L-G Sinha visited the Yatri Niwas and reviewed the facilities and services in place for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.The Lieutenant Governor interacted with officials from the J&K Police, the Army, other security forces, the Shrine Board and Civil Administration, and took stock of the measures underway to facilitate…
Dehradun, July 6 (IANS) Relentless overnight rainfall severely disrupted normal life across Uttarakhand on Monday, triggering landslides, blocking several key routes, including the Badrinath National Highway, and cutting off connectivity to many rural areas. In view of the prevailing weather conditions, authorities also ordered the closure of schools across affected districts.The Badrinath National Highway has been blocked at multiple locations, including Bhanarpani, Gulabkoti and Birahi-Nijmula…
Chennai, June 23 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast moderate rainfall across several parts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days, even as temperatures in the State capital are expected to remain high, touching around 38 degrees Celsius.According to the latest weather bulletin, moderate rainfall is likely in the Western Ghats districts, parts of northern Tamil Nadu, and the Union Territory regions of Puducherry and Karaikal on Tuesday.The department has also pr…
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…
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 …