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July 23, 2025 1:46 PM

Heavy rain lashes Telangana, disrupts normal life

Heavy rain lashed several parts of Telangana, inundating low-lying areas, cutting off villages and disrupting normal life. North Telangana districts have been receiving copious rain since Tuesday night. Rivulets, lakes and ponds were overflowing in agency areas of Mulugu district, which recorded the highest rainfall of 25.5 cm during the last 24 hours. Villages in Venkatapuram mandal of Mulugu district were marooned. With their houses completely inundated, villagers spent a sleepless night. V...

July 23, 2025 1:46 PM

Gujarat records 54% seasonal rainfall amid stark regional disparities

The southwest monsoon arrived in Gujarat a week ahead of schedule this year, yet rainfall distribution across the state over the past month and a half has been highly uneven. In the last 24 hours alone, 90 talukas recorded rainfall, with Jalalpore in Navsari district receiving the highest at 5.24 inches. Navsari city saw 4.25 inches, while Mahuva in Surat and Gandevi in Navsari recorded 2.20 and 2.13 inches, respectively. In total, 11 talukas received over 1 inch of rainfall, while 79 talukas r...

July 22, 2025 11:41 AM

Heavy rain triggers flood-like situation in J&K’s Rajouri; schools closed

A flood-like situation has developed in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district after the Dharhali and Saktoh rivers swelled significantly due to incessant rainfall, officials said on Tuesday. As a precautionary measure, the Rajouri District Administration has ordered the closure of all government and private schools across the district for the day. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as continuous downpours have led to waterlogging and disrupted daily life, particularly in several l...

July 22, 2025 11:20 AM

Rain lashes several parts of Delhi; IMD predicts light rain for next seven days

Several parts of the national capital witnessed rainfall on Tuesday, offering much-needed relief from the recent spell of heat and contributing to the ongoing monsoon activity across the region. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi is likely to experience light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning on July 22 and 23. The skies will remain generally cloudy during this period, the IMD said in a statement. The forecast indicates that light rain will ...

July 21, 2025 3:51 PM

IMD predicts week-long rain spree in southern, central India; Delhi-NCR to witness light showers till July 23

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over multiple regions in southern and central India across the country in the next few days. Western Himalayan Region and adjoining plains, eastern and central India regions are expected to receive intense precipitation. States including Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are also expected to receive heavy rainfall over the next 3–4 days, while Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, and Jhark...

July 18, 2025 3:30 PM

Depression over MP, UP triggers heavy rains across India: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of India, influenced by a depression over northwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoining southwest Uttar Pradesh. The weather system is expected to bring widespread rain to Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan over the next two days, with isolated locations in western Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan likely to witness extremely heavy rainfall on July 18. Southern states including Kerala, Karnataka, and T...

July 17, 2025 3:15 PM

Monsoon update: IMD issues red alert for heavy rainfall in parts of UP, MP; Delhi likely to witness mild showers

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued warning of extremely heavy rainfall (exceeding 21 cm) at isolated locations across several states, including parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh under the influence of depression over southeast UP. Western Uttar Pradesh is expected to receive significant rainfall on July 18, 20, and 21. Eastern Rajasthan may see heavy downpours on July 17, while other parts of Rajasthan are likely to experience extremely heavy downpour on July 1...

July 16, 2025 2:58 PM

Heavy rains continue across eastern and southern India amid dual low-pressure systems; Delhi-NCR also gets drenched

Two well-marked low-pressure areas - one over northwest Rajasthan and its neighbourhood and another over southwest Bihar and adjoining eastern Uttar Pradesh - are currently influencing weather conditions across large parts of India. These systems are likely to sustain heavy to very heavy rainfall over eastern and adjoining central India over the next two days, while persistent wet conditions are predicted for Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu over the next week. According to the India Meteorolo...

July 15, 2025 5:22 PM

IMD strengthens India’s weather preparedness with accurate forecasts

As extreme weather events grow more frequent and unpredictable due to climate change, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is expanding its capabilities to make India a weather-resilient nation. With its legacy dating back to 1875, the IMD, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, has become the backbone of the country’s weather forecasting, disaster preparedness, and climate monitoring efforts. IMD has earned widespread recognition for its accurate monsoon predictions. From 2021 to 2024, i...

July 15, 2025 5:18 PM

Monsoon remains central to India’s economy, culture, climate resilience

As India braces for another active monsoon season, experts are once again highlighting the monsoon’s critical role in shaping the country’s economic and cultural life. Often referred to as the lifeline of India, the monsoon rains impact agriculture, water availability, power generation, and the livelihoods of millions across the nation. The Indian monsoon system, driven by the seasonal reversal of winds due to differences in land and sea temperatures, brings two distinct rainy seasons: the ...