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April 13, 2026 9:42 PM

IMD forecasts below normal monsoon in 2026, rainfall to be 95-90 pc of average

The 2026 southwest monsoon seasonal (June to September) rainfall over the country is most likely to be below normal or around 95-90 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA), the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. Releasing its Long Range Forecast for the 2026 Southwest Monsoon season rainfall, the IMD said that the seasonal rainfall over the country as a whole is likely to be 92 per cent of the LPA with a model error of plus-minus 5 per cent. The LPA of the seasonal rainfal...

August 21, 2025 2:25 PM

Heavy rain continues in Gujarat, IMD predicts more

Gujarat is witnessing its second spell of monsoon showers, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of the state over the next 48 hours. Yellow alerts have been issued for Bhavnagar, Amreli, Junagadh and Gir-Somnath, where light to moderate rainfall is expected. The rest of the state will remain under an orange alert, with moderate to heavy rain predicted. Widespread rain is expected across Saurashtra, North Gujarat and South Guja...

August 6, 2025 2:13 PM

Monsoon peaks in south China, unleashing landslides, disease

Rescue crews raced on Wednesday to clear debris and flooded roads as southern China braced for more extreme rainfall and spreading infection after some of the worst downpours this century, brought by a peak in East Asian monsoon rains. Forecasters warned of more thunderstorms after the century's second-heaviest August rains pounded Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, forcing its Baiyun airport, one of the world's busiest, to cancel 363 flights and delay 311. The day before, the skies...

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...

August 5, 2025 10:50 AM

UP Dy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya conducts aerial survey of flood-hit Prayagraj

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Monday conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Prayagraj, as rising water levels in the Ganga triggered concern across the region. After the survey, Maurya said the current flood situation has surpassed the severity of the 2013 floods. "Today, I did an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas in Prayagraj. After this, I will also conduct a ground survey by boat. This flood is exceeding the levels of 2013. The Ganga’s ...

August 5, 2025 10:58 AM

Himachal Pradesh: Heavy rain batters Kullu-Mandi, rivers in spate; Chandigarh-Manali Highway blocked

Continuous heavy rainfall across Kullu and Mandi districts of Himachal Pradesh has severely disrupted normal life. Several rivers are in spate, triggering widespread concern, while landslides and waterlogging have crippled connectivity and day-to-day activities. The Chandigarh–Manali National Highway is blocked at multiple points due to falling boulders and mudslides, halting vehicular movement in both directions. Hundreds of commuters are stranded, and authorities have issued advisories urgi...

August 4, 2025 2:52 PM

IMD issues warning for heavy rain in multiple states as monsoon strengthens

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across several regions of the country in the coming days, with some areas expected to experience extremely heavy showers. According to IMD, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh are likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next three days, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on August 4. Southern states, including Kerala and Tamil Nadu, are als...

August 3, 2025 3:17 PM

IMD predicts heavy rainfall across northeast, eastern India; Delhi to see light showers

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall across northeast and adjoining eastern India over the next seven days, with extremely heavy showers expected over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, and Meghalaya on Sunday. Kerala and Tamil Nadu are also likely to witness heavy rainfall over the next five days, with isolated extremely heavy showers on August 5. In contrast, subdued rainfall activity is expected over central and northern parts of Peni...

August 1, 2025 3:21 PM

IMD predicts heavy rainfall over northeast, eastern India; TN and Kerala in for week-long wet spell

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday forecast continued heavy to very heavy rainfall over Northeast and adjoining eastern India over the next seven days, with extremely heavy downpours expected in specific pockets. Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, along with Meghalaya, are likely to receive intense rainfall on August 2 and 3. Arunachal Pradesh and Bihar are also forecast to witness extremely heavy rainfall on August 3. Southern states, including Tamil Nadu and Kerala are exp...

July 31, 2025 3:29 PM

IMD forecasts week-long downpour in Northeast; rainfall subsides in central India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over the Northeast and adjoining eastern India during the next seven days, with isolated extremely heavy showers expected in Assam and Meghalaya on August 2. In contrast, a significant reduction in rainfall is likely over eastern Rajasthan and western Madhya Pradesh starting August 1, while central and southern peninsular India are expected to witness subdued rainfall activity over the next six to seven d...