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August 12, 2025 2:46 PM

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Jammu, Bengal, Assam and Sikkim; Delhi to see light showers

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted a fresh spell of heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of the country over the coming week, with extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Jammu, Assam, West Bengal, and Sikkim on Tuesday. In the north, Uttarakhand is expected to receive isolated extremely heavy rainfall (21 cm or more) on August 13, along with heavy to very heavy showers in some areas over the next seven days. Himachal Pradesh will also see heavy to very heavy rainfall...

August 11, 2025 3:22 PM

IMD forecast heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand, Telangana, Himachal and Northeast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday forecast widespread heavy rainfall activity across several regions of the country over the next week, with extremely heavy showers expected at isolated places in Uttarakhand, parts of the Northeast, and Telangana. According to the IMD, isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh during the next seven days. Uttarakhand could experience extremely heavy rain (21 cm or more) on Monday and Wednesday. Rainfa...

August 7, 2025 2:11 PM

Dharali-Harsil road connectivity to be restored within 3 days after cloudburst damage: BRO chief

Following a devastating cloudburst and heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has launched swift operations to restore road and bridge connectivity to the affected areas of Dharali and Harsil. BRO Director General Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan said that four major landslide points and a damaged bridge are currently being addressed, with connectivity expected to be restored soon. Bridge construction work is likely to commence by tonight. Speaking to ANI, Lt Gen Srinivasan ...

August 7, 2025 2:01 PM

IMD forecast heavy rainfall in Northeast, eastern India, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a prolonged spell of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Northeast and adjoining eastern India over the next seven days, with extremely heavy showers (more than 21 cm) likely at isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh on August 8. Several northeastern states including Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are expected to receive intense rainfall on Thursday and Friday, with Assam and Meghalaya also likely to see another roun...

August 6, 2025 5:13 PM

Uttarkashi cloudburst: 190 people rescued from Dharali, says Uttarakhand CM

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that around 190 people have been rescued from Dharali after a devastating cloudburst triggered massive flash floods and landslides in the region. Speaking to ANI, the Chief Minister assured that both the Centre and the state government are fully committed to assisting the victims. He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also promised to extend all possible help. “The disaster has completely hit the entire Dharali, and af...

August 6, 2025 4:55 PM

Uttarakhand cloudburst: 51 tourists from Maharashtra stranded in Uttarkashi safe

As many as 51 tourists from Maharashtra stranded in Uttarakhand following heavy rainfall and a cloudburst in Uttarkashi are safe, state officials confirmed on Wednesday. According to the State Emergency Operations Centre, 11 of the stranded tourists are from Nanded district, while the remaining 40 belong to other Maharashtra districts. “The Maharashtra government is ready to provide necessary assistance to the tourists stranded in Uttarakhand and is in constant touch with them. The state gov...

August 6, 2025 3:02 PM

Heavy rainfall to persist in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Northeast; Delhi to see light showers till Aug 9

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecast continued heavy to very heavy rainfall over parts of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh in the next 24 hours, with intensity likely to reduce thereafter. In contrast, subdued rainfall activity is expected over central India and Rajasthan for the next six to seven days. The Northeast and adjoining eastern India will continue to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next week, with extremely heavy showers (21 cm or more) likely in...

August 6, 2025 10:36 AM

Rivers across eight states flow above danger mark; IMD warns of more rain in hilly regions

Rivers across at least eight states — among them Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh — are flowing above the danger mark, with continued heavy rainfall in the hills raising flood concerns in low-lying areas. According to the Central Water Commission (CWC), several stretches of the Ganga and its tributaries remained in a “severe flood situation” on Wednesday morning, particularly in Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. The CWC has issued an ‘orange bulletin’ for...

August 6, 2025 10:10 AM

Kedarnath Yatra halted, schools closed as torrential rain wreaks havoc in Uttarakhand

A day after twin cloudbursts struck Uttarkashi district, sweeping away an entire village and triggering widespread panic, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a heavy rainfall warning along with a red alert for Uttarakhand. According to the IMD forecast, heavy rain is likely at isolated locations across several districts, including Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Udham Singh Nagar, Dehradun, Nainital, Champawat, and Pauri Garhwal. The departme...

August 5, 2025 1:00 PM

Forecast for widespread rain across West Bengal for next six days

Even as districts in north Bengal continue to reel under a prolonged spell of heavy showers, the Meteorological Department on Tuesday forecast more rainfall across several south Bengal districts over the next few days. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre at Alipore, Kolkata, heavy rain is likely in the south Bengal districts of North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, West Midnapore, Bankura, and Murshidabad on Wednesday and Thursday. “For the next six days, heavy to...