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April 5, 2026 2:52 PM

Centre reviews crop damage after heavy rains, hailstorms; assures support to farmers

Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has taken cognisance of heavy rainfall and hailstorms reported across several states, directing officials to assess the extent of crop damage and coordinate with state authorities. The minister has asked officials from the Agriculture Ministry to immediately review the situation and gather detailed reports from affected regions. He also instructed them to remain in close contact with state governments to monitor the impact on ...

March 16, 2026 4:43 PM

Rain, Hailstorm bring sharp temperature drop in Himachal: IMD Issues Orange Alert For March 18-19

The fresh rain, hailstorm and snowfall across several parts of Himachal Pradesh have led to a sharp fall in temperatures, bringing relief to the tourism and farming sectors in the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more rain and thunderstorm activity in the coming days. Shobhit Katiyar ,Senior Scientist and Director IMD, said rainfall and snowfall were recorded in most districts of the state during the last 24 hours. "In the last 24 hours, we have seen rain and s...

March 1, 2025 10:21 AM

IMD warns of hailstorm, thunderstorm in parts of Uttar Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for a hailstorm and thunderstorm, accompanied by moderate to heavy rainfall and lightning, expected in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh. The IMD has also forecasted light to moderate rainfall, along with light thunderstorms and lightning, in Sahaswan, Badaun, Sikandra Rao, and Ganjdundwara in Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, the Meteorological Department noted that a major cloud mass, associated with a western disturbance, is moving away from th...