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September 8, 2025 12:14 PM

Rajasthan: Schools, anganwadi centres closed in Jaisalmer amid heavy rain alert

Jaisalmer District Collector Pratap Singh on Monday ordered the closure of all government and private schools, as well as Anganwadi centres, in view of the heavy rainfall alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The order, applicable to students from Classes 1 to 12, was issued to...

September 8, 2025 10:20 AM

Landslide hits Haridwar’s Mansa Devi hill, railway traffic disrupted

A major landslide struck the Mansa Devi hill in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar on Monday, blocking railway traffic and bringing train services on the busy Dehradun–Haridwar route to a complete halt. The incident occurred near the Bhimgoda railway tunnel and Kali Mata temple when a large section of the ...

September 7, 2025 5:07 PM

Yamuna water level at Old Railway Bridge falls to 205.47 metres

The Yamuna water level at Old Railway Bridge in north Delhi on Sunday continued to recede, with the level dropping to 205.47 metres at 3 p.m. and the Central Water Commission (CWC) forecasting a further drop later in the evening. The CWC’s flood prediction on Sunday afternoon said the river water...

September 7, 2025 4:31 PM

IMD issues warning for fishermen; 123 dams in Gujarat on high alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea between September 7 and 10, citing rough weather conditions.   According to details shared by the State Emergency Operations Centre, the Sardar Sarovar Dam is currently at 91.26% of its capacity, storing 3...

September 4, 2025 2:51 PM

Punjab: Union Agriculture Minister visits flood-stricken areas in Amritsar

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday visited the flood-affected areas in Amritsar district of Punjab. He also met with the local residents and listened to their grievances while inspecting the region. He further took stock of the crops damaged by waterlogging due to persiste...

September 4, 2025 10:46 AM

Yamuna water enters parts of Delhi, leading to severe waterlogging

Delhi continues to grapple with waterlogging and signs of possible flooding. Early morning visuals from Loha Pul and nearby areas on Thursday showed the expanded Yamuna River that continues to wreak havoc following heavy and continuous rainfall. Severe waterlogging was witnessed as the water from t...

September 4, 2025 10:25 AM

Flood wreaks havoc in Jammu, weather likely to improve today

Floods across the Jammu division wreaked havoc over the last 24 hours; however, with no rainfall, the water level in rivers of Kashmir started receding on Thursday morning. Officials said two persons were killed when their house collapsed in Rajouri district, while a driver and his vehicle were was...

September 3, 2025 3:52 PM

J&K CM Omar Abdullah chairs meeting to review situation amid incessant rains

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the situation arising from continuous heavy rainfall across the Union Territory. He directed officials to intensify relief efforts, ensure the clearance of waterlogged areas, safeguard essentia...

September 3, 2025 3:50 PM

Eastern Ladakh to witness heavy rains for 48–72 hours: IMD Director

As North India continues to reel under heavy rainfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of intense showers in the Union Territory of Ladakh. IMD Director for Ladakh Sonam Lotus said that eastern Ladakh has been experiencing continuous rainfall for the past 48 to 72 hours. "Cont...