Page 37 - Heavy Rains

Heavy rain, floods affect over 800,000 residents in China's Jiangxi

The latest round of rainfall since May 28 has wreaked havoc in 80 counties of the province, damaging 76,300 hectares of cropland and causing direct economic losses of 1.16 billion yuan ($174 million)

IMD predicts heavy rain in North Bengal, Northeast over next 4 days

IMD predicted heavy rain in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and the northeastern states over the next four days owing to a cyclonic circulation over southern Bangladesh and adjoining northern Bay of Bengal

Delhi Jama Masjid's dome damaged in evening storm on Monday, 2 injured

Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari said that two people were injured by stones as they became loose and fell down from one of the minarets and other parts of the mosque.

Squally winds, rains lash Delhi-NCR; cause traffic jams, uproot trees

Delhi NCR residents were caught off guard as prior to the heavy rains, sky became dark in no time around 4 pm and strong winds blew resulting in a dust storm after which it started downpour in no time

Rain brings respite in Noida; leaves trees uprooted, power disrupted

Power outages were also witnessed in certain parts of Noida and Greater Noida in the wake of the rains, even as road traffic movement got affected during peak office hours, according to officials

IMD issues orange alert in 12 districts in Kerala as heavy rain continues

The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority said cyclonic circulation over northern Tamil Nadu and adjoining areas would lead to isolated very heavy rainfall in several parts of the southern state

Two labourers die as heavy rains lash Bengaluru, many houses flooded

Two labourers died while many houses were flooded due to heavy downpour in the city, authorities said.

East coast to receive heavy rain as 'Asani' may become depression

Several parts of Odisha and West Bengal are bracing for heavy rain as Asani weakened to a cyclonic storm barrelling towards north coastal Andhra Pradesh, packing a wind speed of 85 km per

Rains lash Andhra as cyclone 'Asani' nears; flight operations suspended

Rains accompanied by gusty winds started lashing many parts of the coastal Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday as the severe cyclonic storm 'Asani' in Bay of Bengal moved closer to the coast.

Cyclone Asani: Mamata's 3-days visit to West Midnapore rescheduled

Farmers in West Bengal's East Midnapore district are bracing up for Cyclone 'Asani' as IMD has predicted heavy rainfall in West Bengal, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone brewing in Bay of Bengal, A&N Islands to get heavy rains

The weather system is expected to turn into a cyclonic storm on Monday, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.

Major floods hit Australia's east coast post heavy rain, claim lives of 7

Parts of Australia's third-most populous city Brisbane were under water on Monday after heavy rain brought record flooding to some east coast areas and killed seven people.

Economy goes down when number of days with extreme rainfall go up: Study

A study by a team of Potsdam scientists found that economic growth goes down when the number of wet days and days with extreme rainfall go up

Delhi witnesses highest rainfall for January in at least 13 years

Delhi recorded its highest rainfall in a day for January in at least 13 years, according to official figures, as overnight rains inundated some low-lying areas in the national capital

Delhi witnesses best air quality after months as heavy rain lashes city

Delhi's air quality improved from 'poor' category to 'moderate' with Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 132 as the capital city and its adjoining areas witnessed heavy rainfall and thunderstorm

Rain batters Tamil Nadu, leaves parts of Chennai waterlogged, 3 dead

Tamil Nadu is all set to end the year on a low note, as torrential rainfall activity battered the state for another time leaving Chennai flooded on Friday.The IMD had predicted rainfall and thunderstorms to intensify between Friday and Saturday (January 1, 2022). Following the forecast, Tamil Nadu government issued a Red Alert in four districts including Chennai, Kanchipuram, Thiruvallur and Chinglepet.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin had visited the Flood Control Room in the Ripon Building of Greater Chennai Corporation on Thursday night to review work done by officials monitoring the rain, relief and rescue work in various parts of state's capital city.Meanwhile, three people died due to electrocution on Thursday, said the Tamil Nadu Revenue and Disaster Management Minister KKSSR Ramachandran. "As many as 27 cases of tree falling have been reported in Chennai. More than 145 pumps are operating to clear the waterlogging caused by heavy rainfall in the city", said Greater Chennai .

Heavy rain leaves streets in Kolkata, its neighbourhood waterlogged

Normal life was partially disrupted in parts of Bengal as heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Jawad left several areas waterlogged in the metropolis and elsewhere, causing hurdles to the commuters

Heavy rains lash Odisha as remnants of cyclone Jawad near coast

Heavy rains lashed parts of Odisha on Sunday as remnants of cyclone Jawad, which has weakened into a deep depression, neared the coast, officials said. The system moved north-northeastwards at 20 kmph in the last six hours and is over west-central Bay of Bengal, 90 km from Gopalpur, 120 km from Puri and 210 km from Paradip, the weather office said in its 11.30 am bulletin. It is likely to move north-northeast wards, weaken further into depression and reach Odisha coast near Puri around afternoon, it said. It is likely to continue to move north-northeastwards along Odisha coast towards West Bengal coast and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area around midnight, it added. Rainfall was reported from most districts of the state, the weather office said. Ganjam, Khurda, Puri, Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur received heavy to very heavy rainfall. Khalikote in Ganjam district recorded 158 mm rainfall, followed by Nayagarh (107.5 mm), Chhatrapur (86.6 mm) and Bhubaneswar (42.3 mm), it

Cyclone Jawad: Around 65 trains from Visakhapatnam cancelled

Meanwhile, around 46 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed 46 teams in Odisha, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh

Experts warn of dengue outbreak in Chennai following waterlogging in city

Experts have warned of a dengue outbreak in Chennai and surrounding areas as the mosquito larvae are likely to multiply in puddles left over in the city after incessant rains.