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July 6, 2025 2:33 PM

Heavy rain likely in Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Konkan & Goa: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday said that Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, central Maharashtra, Vidarbha, Madhya Pradesh, and east Rajasthan are expected to witness intense rainfall activity between July 6 to July 9. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely across several parts of Northwest, West Coast, and Northeast India over the next 6–7 days, with extremely heavy rainfall (more than 21 cm) likely at isolated locations, the IMD added. A low-pressure area is also f...

July 6, 2025 1:11 PM

Rain lashes several parts of Delhi, IMD predicts more showers in next two days

Rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Sunday morning, offering some relief from the heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms for the national capital over the next two days. In its latest update, IMD Delhi said, "The sky will remain generally cloudy. Light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, is likely to occur over Delhi during the next two days." According to the IMD, there has been no significan...

July 4, 2025 2:29 PM

Widespread rainfall predicted across India; peak intensity likely in northwest region on July 6–7

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted heavy rainfall activity over northwest and central India over the next seven days, with peak intensity expected in the northwest region on July 6 and 7. Eastern India is also likely to witness significant rainfall until July 7. Isolated places in eastern Madhya Pradesh are expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall (more than 21 cm) today, while the ghat areas of central Maharashtra are likely to witness similar intensity on July 6...

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 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...