Delhi-NCR braces for another spell of rain, thunderstorms; temp likely to remain below normal

September 5, 2026 9:26 AM

Delhi-NCR braces for another spell of rain, thunderstorms; temp likely to remain below normal

Delhi-NCR residents woke up to overcast skies and pleasant weather on Saturday as the national Capital and neighbouring areas prepared for another round of rain and thunderstorms. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate showers across the region, with thunderstorm and lightning activity likely during the morning as well as afternoon and evening hours. The forecast comes a day after Delhi witnessed heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds, with gusts reaching ...

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

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...

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

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...

Incessant rain pours misery on Kolkata, adjoining areas; waterlogging, traffic snarls disrupt life

August 17, 2026 12:24 PM

Incessant rain pours misery on Kolkata, adjoining areas; waterlogging, traffic snarls disrupt life

Incessant rains induced by a deep depression since early Monday morning heavily affected normal life in Kolkata and its adjoining areas, with waterlogging exacerbating traffic snarls during office hours. The India Meteorological Department said the depression over coastal West Bengal and northwest Bay of Bengal is likely to move towards Jharkhand across Gangetic West Bengal by Tuesday. Haldia in Purba Medinipur district recorded the maximum rainfall of 134 mm in 24 hours till 8.30 am on Monday...

Red and orange alerts issued across Uttarakhand, CM Dhami assures relief measures

September 1, 2025 5:31 PM

Red and orange alerts issued across Uttarakhand, CM Dhami assures relief measures

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said that red and orange alerts have been issued across the state after several districts were hit by cloudbursts and heavy rainfall. He assured that the government is working round the clock to provide relief to affected people and support ongoing rescue efforts. Speaking to reporters, the Chief Minister said, “At this time, red and orange alerts have been issued across the entire state. Every district in Uttarakhand has been affected ...

Heavy rains batter Kerala and coastal Karnataka: red alerts issued

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...

Heavy rain batters Mumbai; IMD issues alerts for more showers

May 26, 2025 10:30 AM

Heavy rain batters Mumbai; IMD issues alerts for more showers

Heavy rainfall lashed Mumbai on Monday, marking the arrival of the monsoon season, with visuals from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) capturing the downpour. Several areas across the city recorded substantial rainfall, according to data released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). In the western suburbs, Supari Tank and Nariyalwadi Santacruz received the highest rainfall at 25 mm, followed by Khar Danda Pali Hill with 24 mm. Other notable readings included 18 mm at the H...

Heavy rain in Chennai causes waterlogging and traffic disruptions

October 15, 2024 12:42 PM

Heavy rain in Chennai causes waterlogging and traffic disruptions

Heavy rain continued to lash Chennai, disrupting normal life and leading to waterlogging and traffic congestion in the state capital on Tuesday morning. Visuals showed commuters clad in raincoats navigating roads filled with rainwater. Severe waterlogging was witnessed in the Koyambedu area of Chennai after incessant rainfall. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), moderate thunderstorms, lightning, and rainfall were expected in parts of Chennai and Thiruvallur districts unti...