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August 29, 2025 2:26 PM

IMD forecasts extremely heavy rain in Gujarat; heavy showers over multiple regions till Aug 30

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over Konkan and Goa, central Maharashtra, Marathwada, Gujarat, Kerala and coastal Karnataka till August 30, with extremely heavy falls expected over the Gujarat region today. Isolated heavy rainfall is also likely to continue over northwest India during the next five days, with very heavy showers predicted over Himachal Pradesh between August 29 and 31 and over Uttarakhand from August 29 to September 2. Ac...

August 29, 2025 1:33 PM

IMD issues orange alert for rainfall in several parts of Delhi over next 2–3 hours

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued an orange alert for most zones of the national capital, including central, east, south, and New Delhi, warning of moderate rainfall over the next 2–3 hours. Rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi earlier in the day, bringing much-needed respite from the prevailing humid conditions. Following the forecast, Delhi Airport authorities issued a passenger advisory, though flight operations remained unaffected. “As per the Indian Meteorol...

August 29, 2025 1:23 PM

Flood-hit parts of Telangana remain submerged

Flood-affected areas of Kamareddy and Medak districts in Telangana remained submerged on Friday as authorities intensified relief operations amid heavy rain lashing parts of north Telangana. Floodwaters from the Pocharam project washed away a section of the Medak–Yellareddy highway, bringing vehicular traffic to a complete halt. Army teams were deployed to rescue eight people stranded after a portion of the bridge on the highway was swept away. In a separate operation, the National Disaster ...

August 29, 2025 12:15 PM

Uttarakhand: Cloudbursts hit Rudraprayag, Chamoli; rescue operations underway

Cloudbursts struck the Bareth Dungar Tok area in Buskedar tehsil, Rudraprayag district, and the Deval area of Chamoli district, trapping several families due to debris flow. Taking cognisance of the situation, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said in a post on X, "A distressing report has been received that due to cloudbursts in the Bareth Dungar Tok area under the Buskedar tehsil of Rudraprayag district and in the Deval area of Chamoli district, some families have been trapped du...

August 29, 2025 10:39 AM

J&K floods: Water recedes in Jammu division, relief and rescue operations continue

With water levels in all rivers of the Jammu division dropping below the danger mark on Friday, relief and rescue operations continued as the Army, Air Force, NDRF, SDRF, J&K Police, and other agencies joined forces to assist people affected by the unprecedented floods over the past five days. The Meteorological (MeT) Department has forecast generally cloudy weather with chances of isolated rain and thunderstorms in the Jammu region and scattered showers in parts of Kashmir over the next 24...

August 29, 2025 10:19 AM

148 Gujarat talukas receive heavy rainfall in 24 hours

Several parts of Gujarat received heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours, with showers reported in 148 talukas across the state. The highest rainfall was recorded in Umarpada, Surat district, which received 7.5 inches, followed by Idar in Sabarkantha with 6 inches and Meghraj in Aravalli with 5 inches. Several other areas also saw significant downpours - Dehgam in Gandhinagar received 4 inches, Kwant in Chhota Udepur 3.5 inches, while Devgadhbaria (Dahod), Vyara (Tapi), and Jetpur Pavi (Chhota U...

August 28, 2025 3:07 PM

Heavy rainfall likely in Telangana, coastal Karnataka, and Konkan-Goa: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued fresh alerts for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over several parts of the country till August 30, with the most intense spells expected in Telangana, coastal Karnataka, and Konkan-Goa. According to IMD, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Telangana, Konkan and Goa, central Maharashtra, Kerala, and Karnataka on Thursday. Coastal Karnataka and Telangana are set to witness extremely heavy rainfall on August 28. The rain belt w...

August 28, 2025 11:41 AM

Rajasthan sees record rainfall, over 53% above seasonal average; schools, colleges closed in Jodhpur today

Rajasthan has recorded an exceptionally heavy monsoon this year, receiving 528.60 mm of rainfall so far - 53.33% above the seasonal average of 344.74 mm, according to the Meteorological Centre, Jaipur. In response to the situation, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has directed large-scale relief and rescue operations in flood-affected areas. He is personally monitoring the developments and has asked administrative officers, NDRF, SDRF, and police personnel to remain on high alert and provide all...

August 28, 2025 10:40 AM

Flood relief camps set up in Delhi’s Mayur Vihar as Yamuna crosses danger level

Authorities have set up flood relief camps in Delhi’s Mayur Vihar after the Yamuna river crossed the danger mark on Wednesday evening, following days of heavy rainfall in the national capital. “These tents have been set up for shelter. People living in houses near the river will move here once the water enters their homes,” said Ashok, a resident of Mayur Vihar, speaking to ANI about the preparations. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), active monsoon conditions are l...

August 28, 2025 9:50 AM

Flood situation in Telangana’s Kamareddy, Medak remains grim

The flood situation in Kamareddy and Medak districts of Telangana remained grim on Thursday as heavy rain continued to batter the region, inundating towns, villages, and transport networks. Torrential rains since Tuesday night have wreaked havoc in the two districts, with overflowing streams, lakes, and ponds submerging low-lying areas and cutting off several roads and railway tracks. Drone visuals from Kamareddy town show large parts of the area underwater, leaving residents stranded as fresh ...