New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a fresh weather advisory, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of the country over the next few days as the southwest monsoon continues to remain active. According to the IMD, widespread rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds is likely to affect several regions, including Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat,…
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Hanumangarh, July 23 (IANS) Heavy rainfall in Rajasthan has once again led to flood‑like conditions in Makkasar village of Hanumangarh district, leaving around 20–30 houses submerged and forcing several families to vacate their homes. The renewed spell of monsoon rains comes as the monsoon trough line passes through Bikaner, bringing widespread rainfall to several parts of the state. According to residents, the rain began around 3:00 a.m. and continued until 5:30 a.m., inundating homes and s…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Delhi-NCR woke up to moderate rainfall on Wednesday, bringing much-needed relief from the prevailing hot and humid weather conditions. The fresh spell of showers provided respite from the discomfort that residents had been experiencing over the past several days.The rainfall also led to a noticeable reduction in humidity levels across the region, making the weather significantly more pleasant compared to previous days.According to the weather forecast, the maximum tempe…
Patna, July 21 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather alerts across several parts of Bihar, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning over the next 24 to 48 hours, with Patna among the districts expected to be affected.The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for districts expected to receive heavy rainfall, including Patna, Rohtas, Nawada, and Kaimur (Bhabua). These areas may experience intense rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, with the possi…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Moderate rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi on Monday morning, providing much-needed respite from the hot and humid weather that had gripped the national capital over the past several days.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more rainfall over the next two days. It has issued a yellow alert for the city, indicating the possibility of light to moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms at isolated places.According to the weather department, the …
Gandhinagar, July 15 (IANS) The Gujarat Cabinet on Wednesday delegated powers to district collectors to take immediate decisions on fodder arrangements for cattle in areas experiencing deficient rainfall, a move aimed at reducing delays in providing assistance to gaushalas, panjarapoles and livestock owners. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced the decision after the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, saying the new arrangement would allow district administratio…
Jaipur, July 14 (IANS) The Southwest Monsoon has weakened across Rajasthan, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast largely dry weather over the next week, with no significant rainfall expected across most parts of the state. According to the Jaipur Meteorological Centre, weather conditions remained mostly dry during the past 24 hours, although strong winds were reported from a few locations.Phalodi recorded the state’s highest maximum temperature at 41 degree Celsius, while A…
Chennai, July 14 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast that maximum temperatures across Tamil Nadu could rise by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal until July 16, with hot and humid conditions expected to persist in several parts of the state despite the ongoing southwest monsoon. Even as July reaches its midway point, Tamil Nadu continues to experience intense summer-like conditions as the southwest monsoon has remained weak over the state.With rainfall continu…
Manila, July 13 (IANS) The death toll from the combined effects of Typhoon Bavi and the enhanced southwest monsoon has risen to 18, while 12 people remain missing, according to the Philippine Office of Civil Defence (OCD). Most of the deaths were caused by landslides and drowning, while the severe weather has affected about 562,000 people across the country, according to the OCD on Sunday (local time).According to local media reports, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Serv…
Chennai, July 12 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rainfall over the Western Ghats districts of Tamil Nadu until Thursday (July 16), while most other parts of the state are expected to experience predominantly dry weather over the coming days. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), a trough extending along the Tamil Nadu coast is influencing weather conditions across the state. Under its impact, isolated places in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Ka…