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July 3, 2025 3:18 PM

Heavy rainfall likely in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand over next 5 days: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand over the next five days. As per IMD, heavy to very heavy rainfall activity is likely to continue over large parts of northwest, central, eastern, and northeastern India, as well as along the west coast, over the next six to seven days. Extremely heavy rainfall - measuring 21 cm or more - is likely at isolated locations in east Rajasthan, the ghat areas of central Mah...

July 3, 2025 12:05 PM

SDRF rescues 40 devotees stranded due to landslide in Uttarakhand’s Sonprayag

Amid relentless rainfall and worsening weather conditions in Uttarakhand, around 40 devotees returning from Kedarnath Dham were rescued by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Thursday after being stranded near the Sonprayag landslide zone. The pilgrims were stranded following a sudden landslide around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, which blocked the route with debris, making further movement impossible. The landslide struck near Sonprayag, a key transit point along the Kedarnath Yatra route. Re...

July 2, 2025 3:02 PM

Extremely heavy rainfall likely at several places in Rajasthan, Maharashtra: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted active monsoon conditions will continue over several parts of northwest, central, and east India for the next six to seven days, with widespread rainfall expected across multiple regions. Extremely heavy rainfall (20 cm or more) is very likely at isolated places over east Rajasthan and the ghat areas of central Maharashtra today. The IMD has also issued extremely heavy rainfall warnings for Meghalaya on July 5 and 6. Very heavy r...

July 1, 2025 2:50 PM

Active monsoon to persist across north, central, and east India; heavy rainfall forecast in multiple states

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that active monsoon conditions are likely to continue across many parts of northwest, central, and east India over the next six to seven days. The forecast indicates widespread rainfall activity, with extremely heavy rainfall - measuring 20 cm or more - very likely at isolated locations in Madhya Pradesh, west Uttar Pradesh, and east Rajasthan today and tomorrow. According to the IMD, very heavy rainfall is also expected in Himachal Prad...

July 1, 2025 2:18 PM

Multiple cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi; Shimla-Sunni-Karsog highway blocked after heavy rain

Multiple cloudbursts and torrential rain continued across Himachal Pradesh on Monday, resulting in flash floods. One of the worst-hit routes is the Shimla-Sunni-Karsog highway, which has been completely blocked near Devidhar, about 35 kilometres from the state capital Shimla, stranding dozens of vehicles and commuters. Long queues of vehicles were seen piling up on both sides of the landslide site. Some people went missing in multiple cloudbursts overnight in Karsog division in Mandi district....

July 1, 2025 1:44 PM

Rajasthan records 128% excess rainfall than normal in June

Rajasthan has recorded 128 per cent more rainfall than normal during June in the ongoing monsoon season, the weather department officials said on Tuesday. According to the Meteorological Department, heavy showers have filled ponds and dams across the state much earlier than usual. The rainfall has been particularly abundant in eastern Rajasthan, which received 160 per cent more than average, while western Rajasthan saw a 79 per cent increase. As a result, rivers and seasonal drains are flowing...

June 29, 2025 5:28 PM

Monsoon reaches Delhi, covers entire country 9 days ahead of schedule: IMD

The Southwest Monsoon has covered the entire country on Sunday, June 29 - nine days ahead of its normal schedule of July 8, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). With its further advance into the remaining parts of Rajasthan, West Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and the entire Delhi region, the monsoon’s early arrival signals a robust spell of rain across India. The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across large swathes of Northwest, Central, East, and Northeast India ov...

June 29, 2025 11:02 AM

Char Dham Yatra suspended for 24 hours amid heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand

In light of relentless heavy rainfall and heightened risk of landslides, the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand has been postponed for a day as a precautionary measure, officials confirmed on Sunday. The move has been made to safeguard the lives and property of thousands of pilgrims and residents amid deteriorating weather conditions in the region. Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey stated, "The Char Dham Yatra has been postponed for a day in view of the continuous heavy rainfall and the po...

June 27, 2025 4:45 PM

Cloudy skies, no rain: Monsoon keeps Delhi waiting; heavy rain forecast for northwest and central India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that conditions are becoming favourable for the further advance of the Southwest Monsoon over the remaining parts of the country within the next two to three days. This development is expected to bring much-needed rainfall to regions still awaiting the seasonal downpour. Over the next week, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to continue across several parts of Northwest, Central, Eastern, and Northeastern India. Isolated areas, particul...

June 27, 2025 2:40 PM

Monsoon alert: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Saurashtra, Kutch region

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said that conditions are becoming favourable for the further advance of the Southwest Monsoon over the remaining parts of the country within the next two to three days. The monsoon, which has already covered large parts of India, is now poised to extend its reach across the entire nation, bringing much-needed rainfall to several regions. According to the latest forecast, heavy to very heavy rainfall activity is expected to continue across many...