September 7, 2026 10:47 AM

PM Modi Shares Sanskrit Verse on Peace, Well-Being and Harmony with Nature

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam invoking peace, well-being, and harmony with nature, offering prayers for the wind, the Sun, and the rain to bring comfort, blessings, and life-giving abundance. The Prime Minister wrote on X; "शं नो वातः पवतां शं नस्तपतु सूर्यः। शं नः कनिक्रदद् देवः पर्जन्योऽभिवर्षतु॥" May the wind blow for us in ...

September 6, 2026 1:47 PM

Rain lashes parts of Delhi as IMD forecasts heavy showers across several states

Rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Sunday as a low-pressure area over southwest Uttar Pradesh and adjoining areas continued to influence weather conditions in the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places across several states, including Delhi. According to the IMD, the low-pressure area, which was earlier located over northwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoining southwest Uttar Pradesh, was centred over southwest Uttar Pradesh and the neighbo...

September 2, 2026 2:54 PM

Rain sweeps Delhi; more predicted towards evening

Rain swept the national capital on Wednesday, bringing relief from the humid weather, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting more showers and thunderstorms in several parts of the city over the next few hours. Vasant Kunj, Malviya Nagar, Palam, Qutub Institutional Area, Greater Kailash, Laxmi Nagar and Dwarka were among the places which saw rain. The IMD issued a red alert for all parts of Delhi except the southwest district, forecasting thunderstorms with light to moderate rain ...

September 1, 2026 11:34 AM

Moderate rain forecast in 14 TN districts as temperatures set to rise

Moderate rainfall is likely across Chennai and several other parts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days due to a weather system prevailing close to the state’s coastline, the Regional Meteorological Centre said. In its latest weather bulletin, the department said a low-pressure circulation persists in the lower atmospheric layers over the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu. The system is expected to bring scattered showers to northern, central and interior districts. Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpat...

September 1, 2026 9:34 AM

Delhi-NCR likely to receive rain, thunderstorms: IMD

Delhi-NCR is likely to experience partly cloudy skies with chances of rain and thundershowers on Tuesday, with weather activity expected to increase during the afternoon and evening, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Intermittent showers are likely to continue over the next few days, with the IMD forecasting one or two spells of rain or thundershowers across the national capital and adjoining areas. More widespread rainfall is likely over Delhi-NCR on September 2. Delhi i...

August 24, 2026 11:08 PM

Gurugram authorities advise work from home on August 25 amid heavy rain, waterlogging

In view of heavy rainfall in Gurugram on August 24 and the possibility of waterlogging and traffic congestion across the district, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Gurugram, has advised corporate offices, government and private schools, and other institutions to guide their employees and staff to work from home on August 25. The advisory was issued by the District Magistrate-cum-Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority, Gurugram, on Monday. The authorities sai...

August 24, 2026 6:02 PM

Heavy rain in parts of Rajasthan; waterlogging in many areas of Jaipur, Alwar

Heavy rains lashed Jaipur and other parts of eastern Rajasthan on Monday, disrupting traffic and causing waterlogging in many places. Kherthal-Tijara in Alwar district, which falls under the National Capital Region (NCR), received heavy rainfall, and many areas were flooded. Markets, roads, residential colonies, and low-lying areas in Kishangarhbas town were also inundated due to rain. Jaipur, Alwar, Dholpur, Karauli, Bharatpur, Sawai Madhopur, and Dausa received rain. Cars and two-wheelers w...

August 18, 2026 10:41 AM

All Prayagraj schools closed on Aug 18 amid torrential rain, severe waterlogging

All schools in Prayagraj will remain closed today following torrential rain and severe waterlogging across the city. The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure amid adverse weather conditions, with authorities prioritising the safety of students, teachers and other school staff. Heavy rain lashed parts of Prayagraj, causing severe waterlogging on roads, in low-lying areas and at an underpass, disrupting traffic and commuting in several parts of the city. The India Meteorological D...

August 18, 2026 9:59 AM

Uttarakhand: Heavy rain lashes Dehradun as 97 roads remain blocked; schools shut today

Heavy rainfall continued to lash Dehradun on Tuesday, disrupting normal life and prompting authorities to take precautionary measures as the Meteorological Department forecast more rain across Uttarakhand in the coming days. The continuing rainfall has affected road connectivity across the state, with around 97 roads currently blocked due to rainfall and landslides. Agencies are working to clear debris and restore connectivity. In Dehradun district, authorities have declared a one-day holiday ...

August 11, 2026 11:16 AM

Intermittent showers lash Mumbai after brief lull

Mumbai witnessed intermittent rain early Tuesday morning after a brief dry spell, bringing relief from the humid and sweltering weather. Overcast skies persisted through the morning, with showers ranging from drizzle to brief heavy spells reported in parts of the city and its suburbs. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain in Mumbai and its suburbs during the day. The showers eased the humidity, offering respite to people afte...