Monsoon Rains

Hotels and online travel platforms are rolling out seasonal offers and experiential packages as monsoon travel and pilgrimage emerge as key demand drivers beyond the peak summer holiday period

The Raigad administration has warned people not to touch or collect cylinders washed away from an HPCL bottling plant, as heavy rain continues across Maharashtra

Delhi woke up to heavy rainfall for the second consecutive day as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the city

Incessant rains have disrupted rail, road, and air services, and caused flash floods and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir, and have inundated towns in Odisha

Monsoon activity is expected to remain vigorous across the country, with heavy rainfall warnings in several states and thunderstorms forecast in Delhi

The monsoon, which accounts for about 70% of India's annual rainfall, is vital for the $300 billion farm economy and has an outsized influence on food prices, rural demand and broader economic output

PM also expressed his condolences to the family members of those who have lost their lives and announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹2,00,000 for their next of kin

IMD said today current spell of heavy rains over North to continue for 2 more days

Agriculture GVA grew 3.7% in Q1 FY26 from 1.5% a year ago, with surplus rains and higher kharif sowing expected to drive stronger growth in coming quarters

Doctors reveal a 40 per cent increase in hepatitis A, E infections. Experts warn that poor sanitation, unsafe water and street food are fuelling the seasonal spike in hepatitis cases

Relentless downpour cripples Mumbai with flooded streets, stalled trains and delayed flight; IMD issues red alert for Raigad and Pune ghats, with heavy rain alerts for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar

For the repair of roads and other allied works, Himachal Pradesh Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Saturday announced a sum of Rs 2 crore each for assembly constituencies hit hard by the monsoon rains. Singh made the announcement in a video, which was also uploaded to his Facebook page on Saturday. Additionally, the minister announced Rs 50 lakhs for all assembly constituencies in the state for the restoration of roads and other infrastructures. There are 68 assembly constituencies in Himachal Pradesh, and the Mandi district has been the most affected, where rain-induced disasters have taken a toll on infrastructure and human lives. So far, since the onset of monsoon on June 20 till July 11, Himachal Pradesh has suffered losses of Rs 751 crore. During monsoon, the state witnessed 31 flash floods, 22 cloudbursts, and 17 landslides, along with heavy rains. And, 92 people have died, of which 56 died in rain-related incidents in the state. Meanwhile, in a statement issued h

Deputy Commissioner Apoorv Devgan stated that the relief efforts have been hindered due to the "geography" of delivering aid to the flood-affected people

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The city received about 103 millimetres of rainfall over the past 24 hours, according to reports by the India Meteorological Department

The heavy rainfall, which began early Friday morning, led to significant waterlogging and traffic disruptions in several parts of Delhi

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the Delhi government will ensure pothole-free roads in the national capital before the monsoon arrives in the city. Following a midnight inspection of road repair work on the Outer Ring Road stretch from Madhuban Chowk to Mukarba Chowk on Sunday, Gupta directed the officials to prioritise public convenience and ensure there is no negligence in execution. "She expressed her commitment to make Delhi's Roads pothole-free before the monsoon and has issued necessary instructions to all concerned agencies," a government statement said. "Our government is making every possible effort to strengthen and improve Delhi's roads. Today, construction of a 4 km road stretch from Madhuban Chowk to Mukarba Chowk, to ensure high-quality execution and timely completion," it said. The project, being executed by PWD Northern Zone, involves strengthening both sides of the Outer Ring Road alongside the elevated corridor. The road work is being carried out using cold milli

Rajasthan is likely to observe rain in the western parts of the state on October 15, 2024. The weather department predicts clear weather after October 16

Delhi rains: Heavy rainfall caused significant traffic disruptions and waterlogging in Delhi and the NCR region on Friday, leading the IMD to issue an 'orange' alert

Above-normal rainfall due to the delayed withdrawal of the monsoon could damage India's summer-sown crops like rice, cotton, soybean, corn, and pulses