Monsoon Forecast

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 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...