IMD issues warning for fishermen; 123 dams in Gujarat on high alert

September 7, 2025 4:31 PM

IMD issues warning for fishermen; 123 dams in Gujarat on high alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea between September 7 and 10, citing rough weather conditions.   According to details shared by the State Emergency Operations Centre, the Sardar Sarovar Dam is currently at 91.26% of its capacity, storing 3,09,048 mcft of water. Of the 206 reservoirs across the state, 123 are on high alert, 20 are on alert, and 14 are on warning levels. Overall, the reservoirs hold 46,7920 mcft of water, which is about...

Heavy rains lash Himachal; schools shut, highways blocked

August 6, 2025 8:58 AM

Heavy rains lash Himachal; schools shut, highways blocked

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a weather warning at 6:30 AM today, forecasting light to moderate rainfall across most parts of Himachal Pradesh. Intense to very intense spells are likely in the districts of Bilaspur, Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, and Mandi over the next 3 to 4 hours. Light to moderate rainfall is also expected in many areas of Chamba, Kangra, Hamirpur, Una, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, and Kullu districts. Heavy and continuous rainfall has disrupted normal life in Sh...