Heavy Rain And Thunderstorm

Heatwave to continue in western parts as storms lash across India

Delhi witnessed a cooler morning after recent rainfall as IMD forecast thunderstorms, gusty winds and heavy rain across several states, while heatwave conditions persist in west India

IMD forecasts thunderstorms, heavy rain across India; heat wave in west

The Met department forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several regions till May 13, while Gujarat and west Rajasthan may witness heat wave conditions

Rain, thunderstorms to lash several states; heat wave alert in Rajasthan

Delhi gets rain-brought relief from heat as IMD forecasts thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and gusty winds across several parts of the country over the next few days

Delhi to see cloudy skies today; heavy rain, storms forecast across India

IMD warns of strong winds of 45-65 kmph over the Bay of Bengal and heavy rain in the northeast; Delhi may see light showers and a gradual drop in temperatures this week

Rain, thunderstorms to lash several states today; heatwave alert continues

Heavy rain likely in Arunachal, Sikkim; Delhi to see cloudy skies with maximum temperatures hitting 41 degrees Celsius

Morning showers cool Delhi; IMD issues alert, warns of storms across India

Cloudy skies, light rain and gusty winds to persist in Delhi today; IMD warns of thunderstorms and widespread rainfall activity across most parts of India till April 10

3 killed as Nor'wester wreaks havoc in Odisha's Mayurbhanj, Puri districts

At least three persons died and three others were injured as Nor'westers wreaked havoc in Odisha's Mayurbhanj and Puri districts, police said Saturday. Strong winds followed by thunderstorms lashed the Mayurbhanj district headquarters, Baripada, around 11 pm on Friday, an officer said. "Two people were killed, and three others were injured. The deceased were travelling on motorcycles when the Nor'wester hit the region. Due to the storms, they lost control of their two-wheelers and hit the roadside trees," he said. The deceased have been identified as Ramdas Hansada of Asanayoda and Nagen Murmu of Khunta area in the district. The three injured are undergoing treatment at the Baripada district headquarters. A man, identified as Jagannath Behera of Alis village under the Pipili Police Station limits in Puri, died after a coconut tree fell on him during the storms in the district on Friday night, another officer said. Several houses were damaged by strong winds in Kanas, Delanga and

Weather today: Morning rain cools Delhi; alert in Himachal after landslide

IMD issued yellow alert in Himachal and warned of thunderstorms and gusty winds in the hills, with wet spell likely to persist; temperatures in Delhi remain below normal amid cloudy conditions

Widespread rain cools India; IMD issues yellow, orange alerts across states

Rainfall cools temperatures across the country, with heavy showers forecast in eastern and hilly regions and thunderstorms, hail and strong winds likely in the plains

Cyclone Senyar: IMD warns Chennai, Puducherry as storm likely to intensify

The IMD says the system will keep moving north-northwest across the Bay of Bengal and Sri Lanka and is likely to strengthen into a cyclonic storm within the next 12 hours

Heavy rain, strong winds lash Kerala; fisherman killed as boat capsizes

Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds lashed several districts across Kerala on Monday, causing waterlogging in low-lying areas, officials said. In Alappuzha district, a fisherman died after his boat capsized near the Arthunkal coast following a strong wind. Police said that the deceased is Paul Devasia, a native of Arthunkal. He went out for fishing early in the morning, and though other fishermen rescued him from the water, he later died, police said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Kozhikode, Kasaragod, and Kannur districts, indicating the possibility of rainfall of 115.6 mm to 204 mm within 24 hours. A yellow alert has also been issued for Wayanad, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, and Alappuzha districts, where rainfall of 64.5-115.5 mm is likely. The IMD further warned of strong winds across all districts in the state. Officials said heavy rain was reported in the northern districts since early morning, l

Bengaluru faces severe waterlogging, traffic snarls after overnight rains

Overnight rains accompanied by thunderstorms led to severe waterlogging and traffic congestion across several parts of Bengaluru, with Rainbow Layout, Pioneer Lake Residency, and Anekal among the worst-affected areas, officials said. Waterlogging was also reported in Neeladri Nagar (Electronic City), Indiranagar, HSR Layout, and along the Outer Ring Roadone of the city's busiest IT corridors. In several places, vehicles were seen navigating through knee-deep water. Speaking to reporters, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said, "There were rains last night and our officials were alert. No major incidents have been reported. However, there are reports of waterlogging in some parts. Our officials are alert and are on the job." A huge tree was uprooted in the 3rd Block of Basaveshwaranagar on Friday night, damaging at least two parked vehicles. However, no injuries were reported, officials added. Neighbouring districts, including Kolar, Chikkaballapura, Mysuru, Mandya, and

Overnight showers bring relief to Delhi-NCR; IMD issues rain alerts

Despite the rainfall, Delhi-NCR's temperatures are expected to stay a touch above seasonal averages this week

Delhi witnesses light to moderate rain with thunderstorms, gusty winds

For Tuesday, the minimum temperature is expected to be near normal, while the maximum temperature is likely to be above normal by 1-2°C

Rain lashes Delhi-NCR, IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorms, winds

Rain lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Monday morning, bringing relief from the hot and humid conditions that had persisted over the past several days. The national capital has been witnessing unusually high temperatures through September and early October. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 20.6 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season's average. The maximum temperature on Sunday was 34.1 degrees Celsius. Rainfall was recorded at several stations in the city. Safdarjung, the city's base observatory, logged 10.3 mm of rain till 8:30 am, while Lodhi Road received 13.2 mm, Palam 4.6 mm, Ridge 8.2 mm, and Ayanagar 5.4 mm during the same period, IMD data showed. The weather office has forecast a partly cloudy sky during the day, with the maximum temperature is likely to settle around 29 degrees Celsius. It predicted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) through the

Heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR, offers respite from hot, humid weather

Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Tuesday morning, bringing relief from the hot and humid conditions of the last few days. The national capital has been experiencing unusually high temperatures this September. On Monday, the maximum temperature touched 37.5 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). A day earlier, the city recorded 38.1 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest September day in two years. On September 5, 2023, Delhi logged 38.6 degrees Celsius. According to the IMD, the city is likely to witness a generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle through the day. The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 35 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature was recorded at 28.7 degrees Celsius, 5.4 notches above normal. Relative humidity stood at 74 per cent at 8.30 am, the IMD said. Delhi's air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 114 at 8 am, falling in the 'moderate' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board ...

Moderate rain likely in Kolkata today; check key weather updates here

IMD forecasts light to moderate showers and gusty winds in Kolkata today, with mostly cloudy skies and occasional thundershowers; heavy rain is unlikely over the next 24 hours

Gurugram drowns in heavy rain, flooding; Delhi-NCR braces for more downpour

Gurugram orders work-from-home, online classes as Yamuna nears crossing danger mark in Delhi

Heavy rain causes waterlogging in Gurugram, schools shift to online classes

Traffic was moving at a crawling pace at Gurgaon's Rajiv Chowk area, where vehicles, trucks, bikes, and cars alike navigated the waterlogged streets

Red alert for most of Uttarakhand; CM asks officials to maintain 24X7 vigil

Predicting extremely heavy rains to very heavy rain for the next two days, the meteorological centre has issued red and orange alerts for most of Uttarakhand. Following the warning, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday directed the officials to remain alert round the clock. Red alert has been issued for Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri and Haridwar for Monday, predicting extremely heavy rain at some places and heavy to very heavy rain at some places. For September 2, the Met office circulated an orange alert for very heavy to heavy rain at some places in Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli and Bageshwar districts. Amid the forecast, schools have been closed in many districts, including Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri and Champawat. The CM, in a meeting with senior officials, said that the coming few days will be challenging, and appropriate steps should be taken to ensure the safety of common people. Dhami asked the State Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Secretary Vinod Kumar Sum