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Chennai weather update: IMD issues rainfall alert in parts of Tamil Nadu

IMD weather alert: Heavy rainfall alert issued in parts of Tamil Nadu. Chennai weather forecasts predict intensified rains which are expected in coastal and interior regions

IMD weather: Heavy rain in southern, coastal areas, fog for North India

According to the IMD's rainfall advisory, light to moderate rain is expected in various places of Coastal Andhra Pradesh. Additionally, the IMD has predicted a fall in minimum temperatures nationwide

Severe cyclone 'Dana' begins landfall process on Odisha coast: IMD

The landfall process of severe cyclonic storm 'Dana' began on Odisha coast on Thursday night and was expected to continue till Friday morning, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The coastal districts of Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Balasore and nearby Jagatsinghpur district witnessed sudden increase in wind speed which reached 100 kmph to 110 kmph and extremely heavy rain. A revenue department official said reports of trees getting uprooted were also received at the office of the Special Relief Commissioner here. However, there was no report of any major damage or casualty so far even as the landfall process started more than an hour ago, the official said. The storm moved north-northwest at a speed of 15 kmph over the past six hours before making landfall between Bhitarkanika in the Kendrapara district and Dhamra in Bhadrak, with wind speeds of around 110 kmph, a senior IMD official said. The landfall process has commenced and the forward sector of the wall cloud region is .

Cyclone Dana: Schools closed in Odisha's 14 districts from Oct 23-25

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Odisha in the upcoming week as Cyclone Dana is expected landfall on October 24

Chennai rain alert: Schools, colleges to close in 4 districts for today

The weather department has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu. CM Stalin has advised professionals to do work from home and closed schools, and colleges for tomorrow

Rajasthan weather update: Rain alert issued, mild cold predicted in morning

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

IMD weather update: Heavy rain in northeast as monsoon starts to retreat

The met department predicts heavy rainfall in northeastern states such as Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and more in the coming 5-6 days

IMD weather update 2024: Rainfall predicted in several states; details here

The IMD estimated severe rainfall across multiple regions in India from September 25 to 30, including North Karnataka and Kerala with alerts for isolated downpour in several states

Weather forecast today: IMD issues heavy rainfall warning in parts of India

IMD expects heavy rainfall in different states of India including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. Meanwhile, Delhi and Mumbai are also likely to witness rainfall

IMD weather 2024: Red alert issued for heavy showers in many states

The IMD gave a red alert for severe downpours on September 12 in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh. Simultaneously, Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan have been given an orange alert

Weather update: IMD issues yellow alert for severe rains in several states

IMD weather today: IMD issues alert of extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh in the coming two to three days

IMD weather 2024: Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms likely in many states

The IMD has warned of severe rainfall nationwide including UP, Konkan, Goa, and other states. The national capital region will be on yellow alert from August 10 to August 12

IMD weather forecast: Light rain in Delhi, Noida; orange alert in 5 states

The weather department issued an orange alert in multiple states. Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh may experience heavy downpours in the coming days

India to record above-normal rainfall in August, September, predicts IMD

India is predicted to record above-normal rainfall in August and September, with a good chance of favourable La Nina conditions developing by the end of August, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday. The monsoon is critical for India's agricultural landscape, with 52 per cent of the net cultivated area relying on it. The primary rain-bearing system is also crucial for replenishing reservoirs critical for drinking water and power generation across the country. The IMD said that rainfall over India in August and September would be 106 per cent of the long-period average of 422.8 mm. The country has so far recorded 453.8 mm against the normal of 445.8 mm since June 1, a surplus of two per cent, owing to a wetter-than-normal July after a drier June. Normal to above-normal rainfall is predicted in most parts of the country. Below-normal rainfall is expected in parts of the northeast, adjoining east India, Ladakh, Saurashtra and Kutch, and pockets of central and ...

IMD weather 2024: Heavy rainfall alert in Delhi, Kerala, 11 other states

The India Meteorological Department has estimated heavy showers in Delhi and Kerala today. An orange alert has been given for 11 states today. Intermissive rain are likely in Delhi till August 5

Delhi to face more rain, IMD issues flood warnings; 2 dead in Ghazipur

Delhi grapples with waterlogging following heavy rainfall on Wednesday evening; Delhi minister issues last-minute school closure

IMD weather 2024: Red alert for heavy rains in Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat

The IMD issued a Yellow alert for Mumbai and Thane on Tuesday and Orange alert on Wednesday for heavy rainfall. The red alert continues in Gujarat, Konkan, Goa, and West Madhya Pradesh for severe rain

IMD Weather today: Red alert for severe rain in Gujarat, MP, Uttarakhand

According to the weather department, several states including Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Goa will also witness light to moderate rain in the coming days. Check the latest updates here

IMD issues red alert: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa brace for torrential rains

A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a depression on Tuesday, moving northwards towards Odisha

ACs, coolers shoot up India's power usage by 9% to 152.38 bn units in Jun

India's power consumption rose by nearly 9 per cent to 152.38 billion units (BU) in June compared to the year-ago period mainly due to scorching heat which forced excessive use of cooling appliances like air conditioners and desert coolers. In June 2023, the power consumption stood at 140.27 BU, according to official data. The highest supply in a day (peak power demand met) also rose to 245.41 GW in June 2024 against 223.29 GW in the year-ago month. The peak power demand was recorded at 224.10 GW in June 2023. The peak power demand touched an all-time high of 250.20GW in May this year. The previous all-time high peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in September 2023. Earlier this year, the power ministry projected a peak power demand of 235 GW during daytime and 225 GW during evening hours for May and 240 GW during daytime and 235 GW during evening hours for June 2024. The ministry also estimated that peak power demand may hit 260 GW this summer. Experts said the scorching