Rainfall

Low-pressure forms off Andhra coast, widespread rains likely in state on weekend

"As per Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast of August 28 at 8 a.m. under the influence of the cyclonic circulation over north-west Bay of Bengal off West Bengal coast, a low pressure area has formed," an APSDMA official said.

Aug 28, 2021, 14:58 PM IST

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Uttarakhand, highways damaged- In Pics

Incessant rainfall has lashed various parts of Uttarakhand over the past few days leading to serious damage to Rishikesh-Gangotri and Rishikesh-Badrinath national highways. The torrential rains have also caused a rise in water level of rivers. 

Aug 27, 2021, 21:20 PM IST

Rainfall alert! IMD predicts rain activity in these states till August 30- In pics

IMD said rainfall activity over Northeast India is likely to continue till Friday, while some regions may witness extremely heavy falls during the next two days.

Aug 27, 2021, 10:48 AM IST

LIVE: Ashraf Ghani leaving Afghanistan a ‘stain on our history,’ says former Afghan vice-president Amrullah Saleh

"Ghani's escape shattered whatever positivity was left about his image," said former vice president Amrulla Saleh.

Aug 26, 2021, 07:19 AM IST

What is 'break monsoon' phase that Delhi is likely to enter on August 27?

During the monsoon season, there are spells when the trough shifts closer to the foothills of the Himalayas, leading to sharp decline in rainfall over most parts of the country.

Aug 25, 2021, 23:23 PM IST

Thunderstorm, light intensity rain likely in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh today: IMD

"Thunderstorms with light intensity rain would occur over and adjoining areas of North-East Delhi, East-Delhi, Khekra, Bagpath and Loni-Dehat (U.P) during the next 2 hours," tweeted IMD.

Aug 22, 2021, 10:45 AM IST

Uttarakhand observes one-day state mourning on ex-UP CM Kalyan Singh's death

The Uttarakhand government declared a one-day state mourning on Sunday, following the death of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh.

Aug 22, 2021, 10:25 AM IST

Delhi records season’s highest one-day rain, several areas waterlogged- In pics

Heavy rains lashed the national capital on Saturday morning, leading to waterlogging in several parts of the city including underneath Minto Bridge, Moolchand underpass and ITO. 

Aug 21, 2021, 10:24 AM IST

IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in these states till August 25- In pics

Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall with isolated heavy falls is very likely over Bihar, East Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Isolated heavy to very heavy falls is likely over sub-Himalayan and northeast region. 

Aug 21, 2021, 07:30 AM IST

IMD issues yellow alert for Madhya Pradesh, heavy rains, thunderstorms expected in 21 districts

The weather department’s prediction revealed that heavy rainfall with thunderstorm and lightning is likely over Sagar, Chhatarpur, Damoh, Tikamgarh, Panna, Niwari, Rewa and other places. 

Aug 20, 2021, 07:21 AM IST

IMD predicts light to moderate intensity rain in Delhi-NCR

Southeast, East, South Delhi and NCR (Faridabad, Ballabhgarh) Panipat and Roorkee are likely to receive light to moderate intensity rain on Thursday, said IMD. 

Aug 19, 2021, 12:18 PM IST

Monsoon revival: IMD issues orange alert for Delhi, predicts heavy rainfall over several states

Weather experts said good rainfall in the last 10 days of the month is expected to cover the precipitation deficit in the national capital.

Aug 19, 2021, 11:45 AM IST

IMD predicts heavy rainfall over several states for next 2-3 days

The weather department has said that the western end of the monsoon trough is very likely to shift gradually southwards towards its near normal position in the next 2 days.

Aug 18, 2021, 15:28 PM IST

Heavy rainfall likely in Uttarakhand, Odisha, Bihar by August 15, says IMD

The IMD has predicted isolated heavy rainfall over Uttarakhand till August 15. 

Aug 13, 2021, 16:12 PM IST

Weak rainfall activity to continue over parts of east, northeast India till August 15: IMD

Intense rainfall spell over northeast and adjoining east India, northern parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, is expected to last till August 14 and reduce thereafter, the IMD said.

Aug 12, 2021, 08:51 AM IST

Intensity of rainfall likely to increase in these states during August 11-12: IMD

“The entire monsoon trough is likely to shift close to the foothills of the Himalayas during the next 24 to 48-hours,” the IMD said. 

Aug 09, 2021, 07:43 AM IST

Delhi, UP, nearby areas likely to receive light to moderate intensity rains today: IMD

The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has predicted that the Delhi-NCR and its nearby areas will witness moderate to light rainfall today.

Aug 09, 2021, 06:40 AM IST

Series of landslides caused by incessant rainfall further affect tourism in Himachal Pradesh

"COVID-19 is a key reason why the tourism sector has been affected adversely ever since it started in March 2020. When you talk about Kangra, there are stations like Beed, Dharamshala with a lot of foreign tourist visitors. But COVID hit that as well," said the District Tourism Officer.

Aug 07, 2021, 10:40 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi’s Twitter account temporarily suspended, says Congress

Congress tweeted, "Rahul Gandhi's Twitter account has been temporarily suspended and due process is being followed for its restoration."

Aug 07, 2021, 09:36 AM IST

Flood situation still grim in south Bengal as three rivers in spate in Malda

Several districts in south Bengal, including Hooghly, Purba Medinipur, Howrah, South 24 Parganas -- have been reeling under flood woes following heavy rain and discharge of water from Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) dams.

Aug 07, 2021, 07:30 AM IST