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October 23, 2026 11:00 AM

Heavy rains continue in Puducherry, holiday declared for schools

Puducherry and its suburban areas received heavy rains overnight, and waterlogging was reported in several low-lying areas on Friday. In view of the rains, Education Minister A Namassivayam announced a holiday on Friday for all government-run and privately managed schools in Puducherry and Karaikal regions, a release said. Official sources told PTI that while Puducherry and its suburbs recorded 9.6 cm of rain during the last 24 hours, the Karaikal region recorded 4 cm. -PTI...

August 11, 2026 2:58 PM

Himachal Pradesh : Schools closed in Kullu amid heavy rains; orange alert issued in three districts

All schools, colleges and other educational institutions in Kullu subdivision of Himachal Pradesh were closed on Tuesday in view of heavy rains and the risk of landslides, road blockades and flash floods. Kullu Sub-Divisional Magistrate Jaibanti Thakur issued an order in the morning after the weather department forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in the region. The Shimla Meteorological Office has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in Kangra, Mandi and...

July 22, 2026 1:46 PM

Heavy rains trigger massive flash floods in Beerwah and Khag areas of Kashmir’s Budgam district

Rescue operations were launched in Central Kashmir's Budgam district after torrential rains triggered massive flash floods in Beerwah and Khag areas, sweeping away a man and causing extensive damage to markets and residential areas. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), police personnel and other security forces were deployed to carry out rescue and relief operations in the affected areas. A civil defence warden on Wednesday said that teams were alerted following the Red Alert issued for K...

July 22, 2026 8:34 AM

Heavy rains trigger massive flash floods in Beerwah and Khag areas of Kashmir’s Budgam district

Torrential rains triggered massive flash floods in the Beerwah and Khag areas of central Kashmir's Budgam district on Wednesday, sweeping away a man and causing extensive damage to markets, residential areas and commercial establishments, prompting large-scale rescue and relief operations. Personnel from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Jammu and Kashmir Police and other security agencies were deployed in the affected areas to assist stranded residents and assess the damage. A Civil D...

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...

May 2, 2026 9:43 AM

Heatwave intensifies across Tamil Nadu, heavy rains likely for next three days

Even as parts of Tamil Nadu brace for spells of heavy rain over the next three days, the State continues to reel under an intensifying heatwave, with temperatures soaring across multiple districts, according to the India Meteorological Department. The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast that several regions in Tamil Nadu may receive significant rainfall in the coming days, offering some respite from the prevailing heat. However, high temperatures and humidity levels are expected to per...

February 24, 2026 8:47 PM

At least 22 dead after heavy rains hit southeastern Brazil

At least 22 people died after heavy rains hit Brazil's southeastern state of Minas Gerais, local authorities said on Tuesday. The state fire department confirmed 16 deaths in the city of Juiz de Fora and six in Uba, about 110 km (68.35 miles) away. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva offered his condolences in a post on X. "Our focus is to ensure humanitarian assistance, the restoration of basic services, support for displaced people, and aid for reconstruction," he wrote. About 440 people ha...

September 3, 2025 4:12 PM

Heavy rains flood Delhi-NCR, Yamuna rises above danger mark

Heavy rains lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Wednesday afternoon, inundating low-lying areas and pushing the Yamuna River above the danger mark. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a “generally cloudy sky with moderate rain” in Delhi on Wednesday, followed by a “thunderstorm with rain” on Thursday. Similar conditions are expected through the week, with moderate rain on September 5, another thunderstorm on September 6, and cloudy skies on September 7 and 8. Following morn...

August 26, 2025 7:57 PM

Five dead, several injured in landslide near Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra

At least five people were killed and 10 others injured after heavy rains triggered a landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra on Tuesday, officials said. Rescue teams rushed to the spot soon after the incident. The bodies and the injured were shifted to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Katra. “Rescue operation is underway. Five bodies have been brought to CHC Katra. Ten to eleven people are reportedly injured. We will share further information as it comes,”...

August 25, 2025 7:37 PM

PM Modi condoles loss of lives due to cloudbursts, says nature’s fury a challenge for humanity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed condolences over the loss of lives caused by cloudbursts and heavy rains across different parts of the country, stating that the fury of nature has become a challenge for humanity as well as for the nation. Speaking at an event in Ahmedabad, the Prime Minister noted that several areas of Gujarat have also been affected by heavy rains and assured that relief and rescue operations are underway. “In this monsoon season, there are heavy rains in m...