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June 15, 2025 11:20 AM

Southwest monsoon intensifies, water level rises in key reservoirs in two TN districts

The intensification of the southwest monsoon has brought continuous rainfall to the Western Ghats region, leading to a significant rise in the water levels of key reservoirs in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli and Tenkasi districts. According to Public Works Department (PWD) officials, sustained showers over the past several days have contributed to increased inflow into the region’s main water bodies, notably the Papanasam, Servalar, and Manimuthar reservoirs. The Papanasam reservoir, one of the ...

June 13, 2025 4:27 PM

Southwest monsoon likely to advance further as north India battles intense heat: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said that conditions remain favourable for the further advancement of the southwest monsoon over parts of Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha in the next two days. The monsoon is also expected to reach more areas of Gujarat, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Bihar over the subsequent three days. The IMD has predicted an active monsoon phase from June 13 to 17, with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy rainfall — exceedin...

June 13, 2025 1:38 PM

Delhi heatwave likely to ease as IMD forecasts rain today

North India, currently reeling under intense heat, is expected to get some relief soon. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warning of thunderstorms, lightning and rain on the night of June 13. IMD has advised people to remain alert as strong winds are likely to reach speeds of 40–50 km/h, particularly on the night of June 13 and morning of June 14. People are advised to avoid standing in open areas or under trees during this time. On June 13, the maximum temperature is expe...

June 12, 2025 1:00 PM

Delhi boils under heatwave, red alert issued for today

Delhi will continue to sizzle under a scorching heatwave on Thursday as the mercury is expected to remain dangerously high, prompting the issuance of a red alert across the national capital, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD said that temperatures ranged from 40.9 to 45 degrees Celsius across various weather stations on Wednesday, while the heat index - a measure of how hot it feels when humidity is taken into account - reached an alarming 51.9 degrees Celsius. At...

June 12, 2025 10:16 AM

Orange alert issued for TN’s Ghat region, Nilgiris braces for extremely heavy rain

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued an orange alert for several ghat districts in Tamil Nadu, forecasting intense rainfall between June 13 and 16. The Nilgiris, Coimbatore, and adjoining hilly regions are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rain, with isolated areas in the Nilgiris likely to witness extremely heavy downpours exceeding 204.4 mm on June 14 and 15. Authorities have urged residents in these districts to remain alert and take necessary precautions against potent...

June 12, 2025 10:20 AM

Monsoon rain brings much-needed relief from heatwave in MP

After a blistering day under a relentless sun, Madhya Pradesh witnessed a dramatic shift in weather on Wednesday evening. Around 9 p.m., Bhopal was swept by gusty winds, followed by a refreshing spell of rain, providing much-needed relief to residents. In Tikamgarh’s Mau Ghat, thunder cracked across the sky as rain lashed the area, accompanied by pea-sized hailstones, the report said. Similar weather conditions were reported from Vidisha and Raisen, where skies opened up after a day of oppre...

June 11, 2025 10:03 AM

Amit Shah reviews flood management preparedness ahead of monsoon

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday to review the country’s flood preparedness ahead of the monsoon. The meeting focused on long-term flood mitigation strategies, the status of measures taken since last year’s review, and the use of technology for effective flood management. The Home Minister reviewed the adoption of new technologies by various agencies involved in flood management and called for their expanded u...

June 2, 2025 4:33 PM

Mizoram schools shut for third day due to rain

All the government and private schools in Mizoram remained closed on Monday due to heavy rains that triggered landslides, rockfalls, and waterlogging in different parts of the mountainous state, officials said. A senior official of the School Education Department said that Deputy Commissioners of all 11 districts issued separate notifications closing the schools on Monday as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the students. After the beginning of the current spell of heavy rain, ea...

May 30, 2025 5:06 PM

Heavy rain forecast for Assam during next two days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a weather alert for Assam, forecasting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the next 2–3 days, particularly across the western and southern districts of the state. The inclement weather is expected to intensify within the next 24 hours, prompting authorities to ramp up emergency preparedness. According to the IMD's latest bulletin, a well-marked low-pressure area lay over the northwest Bay of Bengal, off the Odisha coast, at 8:30 a...

May 30, 2025 4:39 PM

Heavy rains batter Kerala and coastal Karnataka: red alerts issued

Torrential monsoon rains wreaked havoc across Kerala and coastal Karnataka on Friday, triggering landslides, flooding, widespread power outages, and disrupting daily life in both states. Authorities have issued red alerts in several districts as the situation continues to worsen. In Kerala, heavy downpours led to extensive damage and waterlogging across multiple districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red alerts for Idukki, Kannur, and Kasargod, and orange alerts for 11 oth...