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October 12, 2026 9:11 AM

Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Lash Delhi-NCR; IMD Issues Red Alert for All 11 Districts

Heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed Delhi-NCR on Monday morning, bringing down temperatures and causing waterlogging in several areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for all 11 districts of the national capital, warning of intense rainfall, lightning and strong winds. According to the IMD, thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rain and gusty winds are likely in Central Delhi, East Delhi, New Delhi, North Delhi, North East Delhi, North West Delhi, Shahdara, South Delhi...

September 29, 2026 3:37 PM

Overnight rains waterlog Bengaluru roads, disrupt morning traffic

Overnight rains left several roads waterlogged and caused traffic disruptions in various parts of Bengaluru on Tuesday, inconveniencing commuters during the morning rush hour. Students and office-goers faced difficulties in reaching their destinations as the rains continued into Tuesday morning. Several trees were also uprooted in different parts of the city. According to weather data, the city recorded 19.8 mm of rainfall between 8.30 am on Monday and 5.30 am on Tuesday, while Bengaluru HAL A...

September 20, 2026 2:19 PM

Heavy rain forecast in 15 Tamil Nadu districts, Chennai may receive evening showers

Several parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Tiruvallur, are likely to receive rainfall on Sunday, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre. Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 40 to 50 kilometres per hour is likely at isolated places in 15 districts on Sunday and Monday. The districts include Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Krishnagiri, Salem, Tirupattur, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Vel...

September 6, 2026 1:47 PM

Rain lashes parts of Delhi as IMD forecasts heavy showers across several states

Rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Sunday as a low-pressure area over southwest Uttar Pradesh and adjoining areas continued to influence weather conditions in the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places across several states, including Delhi. According to the IMD, the low-pressure area, which was earlier located over northwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoining southwest Uttar Pradesh, was centred over southwest Uttar Pradesh and the neighbo...

September 5, 2026 9:26 AM

Delhi-NCR braces for another spell of rain, thunderstorms; temp likely to remain below normal

Delhi-NCR residents woke up to overcast skies and pleasant weather on Saturday as the national Capital and neighbouring areas prepared for another round of rain and thunderstorms. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate showers across the region, with thunderstorm and lightning activity likely during the morning as well as afternoon and evening hours. The forecast comes a day after Delhi witnessed heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds, with gusts reaching ...

August 6, 2026 10:56 AM

Heavy rain, gusty winds likely in parts of Tamil Nadu over next three days: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds in parts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday and Friday, with moderate showers expected across several other districts over the next few days. According to the weather department, heavy rainfall is likely in Coimbatore, Theni and Tirunelveli districts, as well as the hilly areas of the Nilgiris, on Thursday and Friday. The wet spell has been attributed to a weak atmospheric circulation prevailing in the lower...

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, while the remaining districts are under a yellow alert. Heavy rain has lashed several parts of the state since early morning. Udaipur recorded its heaviest rainfall of the season, while Kota and Baran r...

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, with strong currents and elevated water levels being witnessed downstream. Heavy rainfall has been lashing the Reasi region for the past several hours, leading to a significant rise in water inflow ...

July 14, 2026 10:13 AM

More than 260,000 evacuated as Typhoon Bavi brings severe floods

The most powerful storm to strike mainland China this year forced more than 260,000 people to evacuate their homes in northeastern Liaoning province, as Typhoon Bavi brought intense flooding. Heavy rain is expected to persist through Tuesday, with extreme downpours in some areas, authorities said as Bavi draws vast amounts of tropical moisture northward, creating a sustained flow of humid air into northern China. In Shenyang, Liaoning's provincial capital, a lighthouse severed its high-voltage...

July 9, 2026 10:06 AM

Heavy rain, strong winds likely in Nilgiris as low-pressure trough influences Tamil Nadu weather

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris district, while several other parts of the state are likely to receive showers under the influence of a low-pressure trough extending from south Gujarat to central Kerala. The weather system is expected to bring rainfall at isolated places across Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry over the next few days, the IMD said. The department warned that the ...