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May 13, 2025 2:48 PM

Heavy rainfall likely in Tamil Nadu from Wednesday: Weather department

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast a significant increase in rainfall activity across Tamil Nadu starting Wednesday, May 14, with heavy showers expected to lash districts along the Western Ghats and interior regions for at least three consecutive days. Until then, large parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are expected to endure intense heat, with daytime temperatures remaining 2–3°C above normal. High humidity levels, especially in Chennai, are likely to add to p...

April 28, 2025 3:03 PM

Guwahati reels under heavy rainfall, power outages and flooding amid pre-monsoon storm

Guwahati woke up to a chaotic Monday morning as heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, strong winds, and overcast skies, swept through the city, leading to widespread power outages and severe waterlogging. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the downpour is expected to persist throughout the day. The abrupt change in weather disrupted daily life, with several areas reporting flash floods and traffic gridlocks. Localities such as Anil Nagar, Nabin Nagar, and Chandm...

November 26, 2024 8:05 PM

Seven NDRF teams deployed as IMD warns of heavy rain in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

In anticipation of heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next three days, seven teams from the 4th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), each comprising 30 rescuers and two canine units, have been mobilized across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The teams are set to be deployed in key districts, including Karaikal, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai, to assist in rescue and relief operations. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai repor...

September 30, 2024 11:07 AM

151 dead in Nepal floods, Bihar on red alert as heavy rains continue

Nepal has closed schools for three days following devastating floods and landslides caused by two days of heavy rainfall, which have resulted in the deaths of 151 people, with 56 still missing, officials reported on Sunday. The torrential rains brought daily life to a halt in many parts of the country, including the Kathmandu Valley, where 37 deaths were recorded. This region, home to 4 million people and the nation's capital, has seen widespread disruption. Authorities explained that damaged s...

August 30, 2024 1:36 PM

IMD issues heavy rainfall alert as Gujarat battles widespread flooding

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for several districts in Gujarat, where massive flooding has resulted in numerous deaths and displaced thousands of people. The IMD has forecasted heavy rain and thunderstorms, with wind gusts reaching up to 60 km/h, in isolated areas of Kachchh, Morbi, Jamnagar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, and Porbandar districts. Moderate rainfall is expected in Surendranagar, Rajkot, Junagadh, Gir Somnath, and Amreli, while light rain is predi...

September 16, 2024 3:35 PM

IMD warns of heavy rainfall in western India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall across western India due to a deep depression over Saurashtra and Kutch. In the past 24 hours, Khambhalia in Devbhoomi Dwarka district recorded 43 cm of rainfall, while Jamnagar received 38 cm of rain. The weather system is currently centered about 50 km north-northwest of Bhuj and is moving westward at a speed of 12 km/h. Extremely heavy rainfall is expected to continue in isolated areas of Saurashtra and Kutch ...

September 16, 2024 5:53 PM

IMD issues red alert for extremely heavy rainfall over Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Andhra & Telangana

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alert for extremely heavy rainfall over Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana today (Friday). The IMD has said that isolated extremely heavy rainfall is very likely over Gujarat, Coastal and South Interior Karnataka and Coastal Andhra Pradesh today and over Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Telangana till tomorrow. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall conditions will prevail over Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and North...

July 12, 2024 8:58 AM

Maharashtra: IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall for Mumbai, issuing orange alert

The Indian Meterological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall, for Mumbai on Friday and Saturday. There is a monsoon trough and a cyclonic circulation has also developed over Mumbai which has resulted in strong westerly winds, the Met Department said. An orange alert is issued in case of extremely bad weather. It affects the transport facilities including rail, road and air. The Palghar region of Maharashtra has also been experiencing h...

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

Assam floods: 137 wild animals, including 6 Rhinos dead in Kaziranga National Park

In the devastating Assam floods, 137 wild animals, including six Rhinos, have died in the Assam flood at Kaziranga National Park, officials said. Meanwhile, the park authorities have managed to rescue 99 animals, including two Rhino calves, and two Elephant calves. Sonali Ghosh, field director of Kaziranga National Park, said that 104 Hog Deer, 6 Rhinos, and 2 Sambar died after drowning in flood waters, while 2 Hog Deer died after a vehicle hit them, one Otter (pup) died due to other reasons, a...

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

Maharashtra: Heavy rainfall lashes parts of Mumbai, schools shut, ‘Red’ alert issued

Heavy rain lashed several parts of Mumbai city on Tuesday. IMD, on Tuesday, issued a high tide alert in Mumbai following incessant heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, in the wake of the rainfall warning issued by the Regional Meteorological Center, schools across several districts have been instructed to remain closed on July 9. Pune District Collector, Suhas Diwase announced that all schools up to class 12 will remain closed on Tuesday, July 9 to avoid any untoward incidents and emergencies affecting s...