Page 2 - Heavy Rain And Thunderstorm

Nine labourers feared swept away following cloudburst in Uttarkashi

Around nine road construction labourers are feared to have been swept away following a cloudburst along the Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarkashi district early Sunday, police said. The labourers went missing following heavy rainfall and cloudburst near Silai Bend in Barkot area on way to the Yamunotri temple in Uttarkashi district, the Disaster Control Room here said. Barkot police station SHO Deepak Kathait said information about a cloudburst on the Yamunotri highway was received around midnight. A team rushed to the spot and found that labourers engaged in road construction work lived there by putting up tents.They are feared to have been swept away by heavy rain. So far eight to nine people are reported missing. All of them are of Nepali origin, he said, adding a search is underway. The highway is closed at many places, including Silai bend, since the cloudburst. There is also information of heavy rain damaging agricultural land in Kuthnaur village in the district. The ro

Incessant rainfall in Kerala uproot trees, inundate low-lying areas

Incessant and heavy rains continued to wreak havoc in various parts of Kerala on Sunday, widely uprooting trees, triggering mudslides in high ranges, and inundating low-lying areas. Though no major casualties were reported anywhere, sporadic damage to houses and vehicles occurred in various districts. A house was damaged in Kottakkal in Malappuram, a hilly terrain, due to a mudslide last evening following incessant rains, but the family escaped unhurt. Huge trees were uprooted and traffic was impacted for some time in Sultan Bathery in northern Wayanad and at Chungam in southern Kottayam district. Fireforce personnel sprang into action and cleared the road after cutting and removing the logs. Vehicles were damaged after an uprooted tree fell upon them in Nileswaram in Kasaragod, local people said. With heavy rains continuing in Thiruvananthapuram, authorities cautioned people about their plan to increase water release into the river from Neyyar Dam here. The four shutters of the

Rain brings relief from heat in Delhi, AQI improves to 'moderate'

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for Delhi, warning of severe thunderstorms and strong winds

Rains bring relief to Delhi, IMD issues yellow alert for more showers

At least 14 flights were diverted and more than 350 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport due to heavy rainfall and severe weather conditions

IMD predicts light rainfall for Mumbai today, yellow alert issued in Delhi

Mumbai will see light rains and strong winds, while Delhi expects moderate rain, thunderstorms as IMD issues alerts for June 1

IMD predicts heavy rain for Mumbai today; Delhi under yellow alert

Mumbai will see more rain and strong winds while Delhi expects thunderstorms, hot and humid conditions as IMD issues alerts for May 29

Delhi airport issues travel advisory amid rain-hit flight operations

Heavy rainfall in Delhi leads to partial disruption at airport and city traffic woes; waterlogging witnessed in several areas

Delhi-NCR struck by thunderstorm: IMD issues red alert, power cuts hit city

Earlier on Saturday, the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Delhi and nearby areas, warning of strong thunderstorms, rain, and high-speed winds over the next two to three hours

Delhi-NCR storm fury: 6 dead, dozens injured, flights and power supply disrupted | Indigo

A deadly thunderstorm swept through Delhi-NCR, killing at least six and injuring many. The storm caused massive damage, flight disruptions, & a close call for over 200 passengers on an IndiGo flight.

Bengaluru braces for more rain, tech firms switch to work-from-home

Several tech firms and MNCs offered work-from-home options to employees, citing safety concerns amid waterlogging, red alerts, and record rainfall in parts of Bengaluru

Three dead after wall collapses amid heavy rain in Tamil Nadu's Madurai

According to Madurai District Superintendent of Police Arvind, the deceased have been identified as Ammappillai (65), her grandson Veeramani (10), and their neighbour Vengatti (55)

Bengaluru on yellow alert as rain, thunderstorms set to continue today

IMD issues yellow alert for Bengaluru after city records 104 mm rainfall; officials warn of more thunderstorms, gusty winds, and flooding in low-lying areas

Normal life disrupted as rains continue to pound Bengaluru, toll rises to 5

Heavy downpour in Bengaluru for the past 36 hours threw life out of gear here on Tuesday as well. People were seen walking through knee-deep water and traffic jams were reported in many places. The rain-related toll went up to five in the state, officials said. Sai Layout in the city continued to resemble an island due to the torrential rains. Ground floor of the houses here were half-submerged and people were unable to come out. About 150 people were rescued and shifted to safe locations on Monday, authorities said. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMB) had arranged food and water for people in Sai Layout. Residents complained that the civic agencies were least bothered about the sufferings of people residing in Sai Layout. An orphanage in Hennur in the city also bore the brunt of the downpour. The Fire and Rescue Department along with Disaster Response Force rescued the people in the orphanage as the place was filled with water. Commuters had a harrowing time wading th

Karnataka CM, Deputy to inspect Bengaluru on May 21 after heavy rainfall

Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Bengaluru on Sunday, causing severe waterlogging and flooding in residential areas

Delhi weather update: Rain, thunderstorms expected today, AQI at 131

Strong surface winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph are also expected

Delhi weather: IMD forecasts rain, storms; yellow alert issued today

Residents can expect relief from the heat until May 11, with thunderstorms, rainfall and a dip in maximum temperatures forecast

14 killed due to rain in Gujarat, thunderstorms expected for next few days

At least 14 persons have died in rain-related incidents as thunderstorms, along with strong winds and dust storms, battered several parts of Gujarat, officials said on Tuesday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms with lightning and strong winds of up to 50-60 kmph across the state for the next few days. As many as 168 out of 253 talukas in the state received unseasonal rains in the last 24 hours, with Kheda, Gandhinagar, Mehsana and Vadodara districts getting 25 to 40 mm rains, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said in its update. Officials said strong winds uprooted trees, hoardings, and pillars, and parts of houses collapsed in several districts, leaving many injured. According to the SEOC, thirteen persons died in rain-related incidents such as lightning, electrocution, and collapse of trees, houses and hoardings in Ahmedabad, Anand, Kheda, Dahod, Aravalli and Vadodara districts of Gujarat on Monday, and one person died in lightning str

Delhi weather update: Rain, thunderstorms expected today, AQI at 120

Strong surface winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph, gusting up to 50 kmph during thunderstorms are also expected

IMD issues orange alert for rain in Delhi today, AQI improves to 164

Residents can expect relief from the heat between May 5 and 11, with thunderstorms, rainfall, and a dip in maximum temperatures on the forecast

IMD issues yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms in Delhi today; AQI at 206

Residents can expect relief from the heat between May 5 and 11, with thunderstorms, rainfall, and a dip in maximum temperatures on the forecast