Environment

July 22, 2026 4:32 PM

Heavy rain lashes parts of Rajasthan as monsoon regains momentum

The southwest monsoon has regained momentum across Rajasthan following the formation of a weather system over the Bay of Bengal, triggering widespread rainfall and a sharp drop in temperatures. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for four districts on Wednesday, whil...

July 22, 2026 1:28 PM

Heavy rain swells Chenab River as all gates of Salal Dam opened in Reasi

Continuous rainfall in Reasi and upper catchment areas has triggered a surge in water inflow into the Salal reservoir, prompting authorities to open all gates of the dam to regulate the rising water level. The increased inflow and release of water from the dam have caused the Chenab River to swell,...