Page 12 - Indian Monsoon

Flash floods kill 7 in Himachal, Jammu; IMD issues red alert for Kerala, MP

Flash floods triggered by cloudbursts created havoc in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, washing away bridges, roads and houses and claiming at least seven lives on Thursday as the monsoon tightened its grip over several parts of India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert' for three Kerala districts where heavy rain flooded several low-lying areas and also predicted heavy downpours in several parts of Madhya Pradesh in the next 24 hours. Cloudburst, flash floods and heavy rain wreaked havoc in Kangra and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday. While two bodies were recovered yesterday, the death toll climbed to four on Thursday after the recovery of two more bodies from the Indira Priyadarshini Hydroelectric project site in Kangra district. Kangra SP Shalini Agnihotri on Thursday said those killed had been identified as Chain Singh from Jammu and Kashmir, Aditya Thakur from Chamba, and Pardeep Verma and Chandan, both from Uttar Pradesh. Whi

Discover Monsoon Getaway in Karnataka: Top Scenic Getaways

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Delhi braces for arrival of monsoon tomorrow; IMD issues yellow alert

Delhi weather update today: IMD has issued a yellow alert for rain; AQI in Delhi fell into the 'moderate' category

Rains cause landslides on NH-10 connecting Sikkim with Bengal, traffic hit

Several landslides triggered by incessant rains for the last few days occurred along National Highway 10, disrupting traffic movement on the road that connects Sikkim with West Bengal, officials said on Tuesday. Roadblocks have been reported along the 52-km highway stretch, which connects Sevoke in West Bengal with Rangpo in Sikkim, causing inconvenience to travellers, they said. The roadblocks were reported from 29 Mile, Kali Jhora, Seti Jhora, Selfie Dara, Birik Dara, Likhuveer, Melli and Bhalu Khola in West Bengal's Kalimpong district, they said. Officials of the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) said operations related to the clearing of debris and restoration of the road are underway. Heavy machinery has been deployed to clear roadblocks due to multiple landslides, they said. "One-way traffic movement has started in some areas. Traffic jams are inevitable as landslides continue in some areas regularly. The debris will be cleared soon

Monsoon likely to hit Delhi by June 22, ahead of normal schedule

Delhi has been facing scorching summer heat over the past two weeks, with heat index temperatures reaching as high as 54.4 degrees Celsius last week

Monsoon revival to give impetus to kharif sowing, shows IMD data

With the southwest monsoon expected to pick up pace in the coming weeks, sowing should gather more steam

Common monsoon diseases: How to stay protected through the rainy season

From mosquito-borne infections to water contamination, the monsoon brings a host of health risks - here's how to avoid falling ill and enjoy the season safely

Monsoon special 2025: 7 places to visit this rainy season in India

Monsoon is approaching. Here's a curated list of 7 best places to travel in India that are not just stunning but also relatively easy to travel between this June and September 2025

Southwest monsoon to cover most of India by June 17, IMD forecasts

IMD issues red alert for heavy rain in Raigad, Ratnagiri; Delhi to see light showers and respite from heat as monsoon progresses across central, western and eastern India

Monsoon to return from June 12 after 13-day lull, IMD warns of heavy rain

IMD says the southwest monsoon will progress northwards after a 13-day pause, with thunderstorms, gusty winds, and intense rain forecast across peninsular, northern, and northeastern India

CRR cut surprised mkts; RBI may await data before next rate move: Analysts

The policy, according to U R Bhat, co-founder & director, Alphaniti Fintech shows the RBI's confidence in inflation and other macro variables

Fertiliser stocks rally up to 18%; Deepak, Paradeep hit new highs

Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore, National Fertilizers, Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers and Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation rallied between 8 per cent and 18 per cent

Power consumption down 4% in May due to early monsoon, unseasonal rains

India's electricity consumption fell to 148.71 billion units in May 2025 from 155.15 billion units a year ago as unseasonal rains and early monsoon dampened demand

Demolition drive in Madrasi Camp in Delhi's Jangpura after Delhi HC order

The demolition comes after the Delhi High Court ordered the rehabilitation of the Madrasi Camp dwellers, saying it was essential for the de-clogging of the Barapullah drain

IMD weather today: Rain alerts for Delhi, Mumbai and several other states

Today, the IMD has predicted that heavy rainfall will continue over Mumbai, Delhi, and more till 31st May and reduce thereafter. It has issued alerts in many states across the country

HUL, Kaveri Seeds among 5 stock picks this monsoon; check upside potential

Technical outlook on 5 stocks - Hindustan Unilever, Dabur, Insecticides India, Jain Irrigation, Kaveri Seeds - that are likely to trade favourably as per the charts this monsoon season.

Why a few hours of rain still bring India's biggest cities to a standstill

Decades of neglect, chaotic urbanisation and broken governance has left Indian metros like Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru flooded in every rain

Emami, HUL, ITC: Is early monsoon good news for FMCG stocks? Analysts weigh

Early monsoon could be beneficial to agri-related and/or staple-focussed FMCG companies, while it may hurt those FMCG players that are more skewed towards summer portfolios.

Monsoon guide 2025: Must-follow precautions for a healthy rainy season

As the monsoon arrives, it's vital to ensure that everyone, especially kids, is well-prepared to stay safe but enjoy the rainy season. So, take note of many ways to ensure a joyful yet safe experience

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