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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...

August 20, 2025 12:56 PM

Low pressure over Bay of Bengal triggers cyclone warning in TN ports

A low-pressure system has formed over the west-central and northwest Bay of Bengal, close to the northern Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha coasts, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue cyclone warnings for several Tamil Nadu ports. According to the IMD, the system is expected to move in a west-northwest direction over the next few days. As a result, heavy rainfall is likely along the coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, while Tamil Nadu, particularly its north...

August 20, 2025 12:42 PM

Heavy rain, thunderstorms likely in Maharashtra, MP: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms in several parts of India, particularly in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. IMD issued a red nowcast warning for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Ratnagiri districts, indicating intense to very intense rainfall spells accompanied by gusty winds of 40-50 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 60 kmph. The warning is valid for the next three hours, and residents are advised to remain indoors and a...

August 20, 2025 12:45 PM

Mumbai rains: Multiple local trains cancelled due to waterlogging

Heavy rain has caused severe waterlogging in Mumbai, leading to the cancellation of several local train services on Wednesday. Authorities have issued a travel alert, asking commuters to check the updated train list and plan their travel carefully. The safety measures are being taken because water levels remain high in many parts of the city. In a post on X, the Divisional Railway Manager of the Mumbai Division shared the list of cancelled trains and wrote, "TravelAlert: Mumbai Local Train Can...