Rains

225 killed or missing in China rains; protests break out

As many as 225 people have been killed or missing in heavy torrential rain and floods in China as thousands of angry residents took to streets over late disaster warning and ineffective rescue efforts.

Jul 23, 2016, 19:47 PM IST

Heavy rain in China kills at least 87, millions evacuated

Heavy rain in China has killed at least 87 people and forced 16 million from their homes, state media reported on Saturday.

Jul 23, 2016, 13:09 PM IST

Karnataka alert on rising Krishna river water level

An alert has been sounded in Karnataka's north districts over the rising levels in Krishna river and its tributaries following heavy discharge of water from dams and reservoirs in rain-hit Maharashtra, an official said on Wednesday.

Jul 20, 2016, 15:35 PM IST

Flood alert issued in Uttar Pradesh as heavy rains lash state in past two days

A flood alert has been issued in many districts of Uttar Pradesh in view of heavy rains for the last two days.

Jul 19, 2016, 09:00 AM IST

Delhi government launches 24x7 helpline for water-logging

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday launched a 24x7 helpline - 1077 - to lodge complaints of water-logging in the national capital.

Jul 19, 2016, 00:46 AM IST

Flood alert issued for these districts of Bihar - Know details

Major rivers in Bihar, especially the Kosi, Gandak, Bagmati and the Ganga, are in spate following heavy rains in their upstream areas, posing a threat of floods, officials said on Monday.

Jul 18, 2016, 17:59 PM IST

Heavy rains throw life out of gear in Delhi; severe traffic snarls in these areas

People in the national capital had a harrowing time on Monday morning after heavy rains caused water-logging at several places and threw traffic out of gear.

Jul 18, 2016, 16:58 PM IST

Heavy rain disrupts normal life in several parts across India

Heavy downpour is disrupting normal life in several parts of country since last couple of days, however, the national capital has been experiencing major relief with the showers brining down the temperature significantly.

Jul 17, 2016, 11:07 AM IST

Heavy rains lash Delhi, huge traffic jam across city - Know which routes to avoid

Heavy rains lashed Delhi Saturday morning which led to water-logging and traffic jams in several parts of the national capital.

Jul 16, 2016, 11:35 AM IST

Rains finally cover entire Gujarat

The southwest monsoon penetrated deeper into Gujarat and has covered the entire state, leading to rainfall at most places in the drought-prone Saurashtra-Kutch region as well as central Gujarat areas.

Jul 13, 2016, 22:27 PM IST

Rains continue to affect normal lives in Madhya Pradesh; road connectivity badly hit

Rains continued to affect the lives of lakhs of people in several districts of Madhya Pradesh.

Jul 12, 2016, 08:46 AM IST

Monsoon rains to cover entire India in next 48 hours: Weather office

Monsoon rains will cover the whole of India in the next 48 hours, the country`s weather office said on Monday, boosting hopes of a rise in farm output and incomes after two straight years of drought.

Jul 11, 2016, 21:58 PM IST

First drought, now water: Rains wash away farmers' hopes in Bundelkhand

The rains which were expected to be a godsend for the drought-prone Bundelkhand now threaten to be a calamity, according to the farmers.

Jul 08, 2016, 21:35 PM IST

Landslide kills 2, heavy rains worsen flood situation in Assam

At least two persons were killed in landslide in Assam even as the flood situation in the state worsened on Thursday following heavy rains in the last 24 hours.

Jul 07, 2016, 22:33 PM IST

Typhoon Nepartak: 160 killed, 28 missing in heavy rains, floods in China

At least 160 people have been killed and 28 others listed missing in China due to heavy rains and floods as the country on Thursday braced for this year's first typhoon approaching the mainland with authorities issuing an early-warning response for disaster relief preparations.

Jul 07, 2016, 18:33 PM IST

Monsoon arrives in Delhi but only patchy rains likely

A day after the long-awaited monsoon arrived in the national capital, weather experts on Monday poured water on the hopes of Delhiites forecasting only patchy rains with little possibility of sustained downpour.

Jul 04, 2016, 17:40 PM IST

After good rainfall, monsoon deficiency has dropped to 9%: IMD

The overall monsoon deficiency has reduced to 9 per cent after several parts of the country received a good amount of rainfall.

Jul 03, 2016, 18:31 PM IST

Uttarakhand cloudburst: High alert! Water level at major rivers rise above danger mark

In Uttarakhand, almost all major rivers are flowing near the danger marks and in view of this, the authorities have asked the people living in low lying areas to move to safer places.

Jul 03, 2016, 11:44 AM IST

Relief, rescue operations on war footing following heavy rains, cloudburst in Uttarakhand; several dead

The relief and rescue operation is going on at war footing in the villages of Uttarakhand following heavy rains and cloud burst.

Jul 03, 2016, 08:45 AM IST

Goa to continue getting incessant rains till July 1: Met

Goa is expected to witness incessant rains till July 1, as the South West monsoon has been active over the state.

Jun 28, 2016, 09:54 AM IST