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September 5, 2026 2:07 PM

Ganga water level breaches ‘highest flood mark’ at Patna’s Gandhi Ghat amid heavy rain

Amid heavy rain in Bihar, the Ganga water level rose by 10 cm at Gandhi Ghat here on Saturday morning, and the river was flowing 1 cm above the ‘highest flood level’, posing a risk of inundation in low-lying areas in the state’s capital, an official bulletin said. People have been asked to exercise caution in view of the rising water level of the river. According to the latest bulletin issued by the Water Resources Department (WRD), the “Ganga water level at Gandhi Ghat in Patna rose b...

September 1, 2026 11:19 PM

Jharkhand: IMD issues flash flood alert for 10 districts as heavy rains lash state

The IMD issued a flash flood warning for 10 districts of Jharkhand after heavy rain lashed large parts of the state on Tuesday. Dumaria in East Singhbhum registered the highest rainfall of 217 mm since Monday, followed by Dumri in Giridih at 162.2 mm and Mahuadawar in Latehar at 146.2 mm, the India Meteorological Department said. According to a bulletin issued by the IMD, a flash flood warning has been issued for Garhwa, Palamu, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, Khunti, Saraikela-Kharsawan, West and ...

August 24, 2026 3:36 PM

Low pressure to bring heavy rainfall in Odisha, alert sounded in 16 districts

Heavy rainfall, triggered by a low-pressure system, lashed most parts of Odisha on Monday, with eight places receiving more than 100-mm downpour during the past 24 hours, the IMD said. Four places in the state recorded heavy to very heavy rainfall, while 47 places received heavy rainfall during the period till 8.30 am on Monday, it said. The maximum rainfall of 169.4 mm was recorded at Joda in Keonjhar district, followed by Papadahandi in Nabarangpur (158.8 mm) and Paikmal in Bargarh (120 mm),...

July 22, 2026 10:50 AM

Heavy rainfall alert issued in Uttarakhand; Kedarnath pedestrian route disrupted

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for isolated heavy rainfall on Wednesday in Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Nainital, Chamoli, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh districts of Uttarakhand. It has also forecast thunderstorms, lightning and spells of heavy to very heavy rain across several other parts of the state. According to the Meteorological Department, the prevailing weather conditions are expected to continue until July 25. Persistent rainfall over the past few days ha...

July 21, 2026 10:56 AM

All gates of the Salal dam on Chenab river opened amid heavy rain in Reasi

Authorities on Tuesday opened all gates of the Salal Dam in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district after heavy rainfall triggered a sharp rise in water inflow into the Chenab River and the dam reservoir. The Reasi region has been experiencing continuous rainfall for several hours, leading to a significant increase in inflows. The dam gates were opened to release excess water and regulate the reservoir level. The discharge from the dam caused a sharp rise in the Chenab River's water level and flow....

July 21, 2026 9:10 AM

J-K: Heavy rainfall lashes Rajouri; administration, police issue advisory urging residents to stay alert

Heavy rainfall lashed Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district from early Tuesday, prompting the district administration and police to issue advisories urging residents to remain alert amid the risk of rising river levels, flash floods, landslides and waterlogging. The district administration advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel during the ongoing spell of heavy rain and stay away from rivers, streams and flood-prone areas. People were also asked not to attempt crossing flooded roads or br...

July 20, 2026 11:00 AM

Vaishno Devi yatra remains suspended for second consecutive day amid heavy rains

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra remained suspended for the second consecutive day on Monday as a precautionary measure due to persistent heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions in the region. Authorities said the pilgrimage has been temporarily halted to ensure the safety of devotees, as continuous rain over the past two days has heightened the risk of landslides and other rain-related hazards along the pilgrimage routes. Officials are closely monitoring the weather situation, and the y...

July 15, 2026 1:29 PM

Heavy rains likely in Kolkata during Jagannath Rath Yatra tomorrow

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecast moderate to heavy rainfall across Kolkata and several south Bengal districts over the next four days, with adverse weather likely to affect Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrations on Thursday. According to an official of the Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata's Alipore, there is a possibility of moderate to heavy rain across south Bengal districts, including Kolkata, over the next four days. The weather may change in the southern ...

July 8, 2026 12:26 PM

Monsoon Fury: IMD forecasts heavy rain across India, alerts for Delhi, Bengal, Northeast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecast widespread rainfall activity across several parts of the country over the next few days, with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over parts of Northwest, Central, West Coast and Northeast India as the southwest monsoon continues to remain active. According to the IMD's All India Weather Forecast Bulletin, heavy rainfall is likely over the states. On July 8, heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy rainfall is ve...

July 6, 2026 1:54 PM

Due to depression in Bay of Bengal, rain will continue in south Bengal including Kolkata for next two days

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Kolkata's Alipore area on Monday predicted more rain in south Bengal districts and Kolkata in the next few days. The city of Kolkata and south Bengal districts have been receiving moderate to heavy rain since Sunday afternoon. The rain will continue as a depression has formed in the Bay of Bengal which is gradually moving towards the coast. "Due to the influence of the low pressure area which has turned into a depression, there is a possibility of he...