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August 28, 2025 9:47 AM

Educational institutions across J&K to remain closed as torrential rainfall continues

With heavy rains continuing to lash Jammu and Kashmir, the administration has ordered the closure of all educational institutions across the Union Territory on Thursday. Education Minister Sakina Itoo made the announcement on X: “Schools and colleges across Jammu & Kashmir will remain closed tomorrow (28.08.2025) in view of inclement weather.” The order comes amid relentless rain in the Jammu region and intermittent showers in the Kashmir valley. Schools in Jammu have already been shut...

August 26, 2025 3:18 PM

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall over northwest India; Delhi to see cloudy skies till Aug 29

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across northwest India, with extremely heavy showers likely over the Jammu region and northwest Punjab. Rainfall intensity is expected to reduce thereafter, although scattered heavy showers may continue over the next five days. The IMD said that under the influence of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected over Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Coastal Andhra Pra...

August 26, 2025 2:31 PM

Incessant rainfall in Himachal Pradesh raises water levels in Pong, Bhakra dams

Incessant heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has significantly raised the water levels in the Pong and Bhakra dams, forcing authorities to release excess water. The discharge has led to flooding in several villages downstream, officials of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) said on Tuesday. Located on the state’s border with Punjab, about 250 km from Shimla, the Pong dam caters to the irrigation needs of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. The spillways of both dams have been opened to flus...

August 26, 2025 12:43 PM

Flood situation grim in Jammu as MeT forecasts more rain today

Incessant rainfall has swollen rivers, streams, and seasonal waterways across Jammu and Kashmir, with major rivers such as the Tawi and Ravi flowing above the danger mark on Tuesday. Officials said that at 9:15 a.m., the Tawi River was flowing at 24.97 ft, well above the flood level of 20 ft and exceeding the evacuation threshold of 23.4 ft. In Jammu city, the river is rapidly approaching the danger mark, raising fears of inundation. In Kathua district, the Ravi River has breached its banks at...

August 26, 2025 10:31 AM

Delhi: Yamuna river continues to flow near danger mark; IMD issues alert for rain in neighbouring states

The Yamuna river in New Delhi continues to flow near the danger mark, as visuals from the Old Yamuna bridge showed water level close to the 205-metre mark. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department on Tuesday issued an alert for moderate to intense spells of rainfall over Delhi and other states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and the north coastal Andhra Pradesh, for the next three hours. "Orange to red colour warning for moderate to intense spells of rainf...

August 25, 2025 3:12 PM

Heavy rainfall to continue over northwest India; Gujarat and Rajasthan to see extended showers: IMD

Northwest India is likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall until August 26, with conditions expected to ease thereafter, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday. Gujarat will continue to see heavy rainfall until August 30, while Rajasthan will receive heavy showers until August 27. The IMD has also cautioned of isolated very heavy rainfall in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and western Rajasthan on Monday and Tuesday. Eastern Rajast...

August 25, 2025 1:27 PM

Heavy rains lash Patna; yellow alert issued across Bihar

The monsoon has become fully active in Bihar, with heavy rains lashing the capital Patna since Monday morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'yellow alert' for the entire state, warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning till August 29. The rainy spell, which began late on Sunday evening, continued intermittently overnight before intensifying across the state. Many districts are already reeling under flood-like conditions due to the persistent rainfall. IMD fo...

August 25, 2025 1:23 PM

Heavy rain batters Gujarat; IMD issues red, orange alerts in multiple districts

Gujarat continues to witness heavy monsoon showers, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing multiple alerts across the state. Since early Monday morning, several areas of Ahmedabad have reported intense rainfall. The IMD has sounded a red alert for Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, and Aravalli districts, while an orange alert has been issued for 21 districts. According to the IMD, orange alerts are in place for Kutch, Surendranagar, Patan, Ahmedabad, Mehsana, Gandhinagar, Kheda, Anand...

August 25, 2025 10:31 AM

Rain forecast for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry; fishermen advised against venture into sea

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai has announced that a low-pressure area is likely to form over the northwestern part of the Bay of Bengal on Monday, bringing widespread weather changes across several regions. In a statement, the RMC said that Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are expected to receive light to moderate rainfall over the next week. Isolated areas in the state may witness an increase in maximum temperatures by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal during this period. Chenna...

August 25, 2025 10:27 AM

Several parts of Delhi, Haryana, Mumbai, J&K, Rajasthan face spell of heavy rain

Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday morning, leading to waterlogging in multiple areas. Key locations, including Baba Khadak Singh Marg, ITO, and the Yamuna riverfront, witnessed intense showers. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the forecast for Delhi on Monday is for a “generally cloudy sky with moderate rain/thundershowers.” The IMD has also issued a “heavy rain” warning for NCR, Chandigarh, an...