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Low-pressure system to bring rain to Maharashtra; monsoon retreat delayed

A low-pressure system has developed over the Bay of Bengal due to which several parts of Maharashtra are likely to experience cloudy weather and increased rainfall between September 26 and 28, a government statement said on Thursday. The southwest monsoon is not expected to withdraw from the state before October 5, said the statement posted on X. "South Vidarbha and adjoining areas of Marathwada are likely to receive moderate rainfall from the afternoon of September 26. Districts including Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, Yavatmal and Nanded are expected to witness showers, while light rain and overcast conditions may prevail in remaining parts of Vidarbha and Marathwada," it said. The state agriculture department has advised farmers to plan their agricultural operations in accordance with the weather forecast and to safeguard harvested crops from rain and gusty winds, it said. Authorities have also warned of a possible rise in water levels in dams across South Marathwada, Konkan and the ..

Govt must declare wet drought in Jalgaon, parts of Marathwada: Minister

Maharashtra Minister Gulabrao Patil on Tuesday said the state government should declare a "wet drought" in Jalgaon district and parts of Marathwada, which were severely affected by heavy rains and flooding. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Patil said rains had caused widespread damage in Pachora, Jamner, Muktainagar, Erandol, Kasoda and Dharangaon in the district in north Maharashtra. Many of these areas have received more than 65 mm of rainfall in a single day, he said. Patil said one person has died while livestock, including buffaloes, cows, goats, and poultry, were swept away in the deluge. The state water supply and sanitation minister said he would urge the state cabinet to declare a "wet drought" in Jalgaon and rain-affected parts of Marathwada, and seek aid from the Central government. "Immediate relief and permanent assistance are needed. Quick assessments (panchanamas) must be conducted without delay," he said. The minister sa

Clear skies in Delhi this week; heavy rainfall hits east, south India

Delhi sees moderate temperatures with clear skies; Kolkata, Jharkhand, and Hyderabad face heavy rainfall, waterlogging, and flood alerts due to low pressure system in Bay of Bengal

Mercury rises in Delhi as monsoon withdraws; east India braces for rain

Navratri week begins with clear skies in Delhi; Many parts of India remain under alert for heavy rainfall amid low-pressure systems developing in the Bay of Bengal

Himachal rains: Death toll rises to 427; 243 rain-related, 184 in accidents

Public infrastructure has been badly hit. As of September 20 morning, 394 roads, including two national highways (NH-03 and NH-503A), remain blocked, the SDMA said

Mercury to rise in Delhi as monsoon retreats; rains wreak havoc in Solapur

Southwest monsoon lingers across India; floods, crop losses, and gusty winds reported, with IMD forecasting thunderstorms and very heavy rainfall in select regions

Rain continues across India amid monsoon retreat; light rain in Delhi today

Heavy showers triggered waterlogging, road closures, and fatalities in Hyderabad and Himachal; IMD warns of continued rains across eastern, northeastern, and peninsular India

Hyderabad faces waterlogging after heavy rain; IMD issues yellow alert

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Telangana, forecasting thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds at isolated places across all districts on September 18 and 19

Delhi cools after rain; IMD sees extended monsoon, heavy showers in east

Monsoon likely to extend beyond September as Delhi records showers; IMD warns of rain and thunderstorms in peninsular, northeast, and central India, with flood, cloudburst alerts

Delhi to remain partly cloudy today; check all-India weather forecast

IMD predicts light rain in some regions as monsoon withdrawal progresses; heat and humidity persist across much of India

Delhi sees cloudy skies, high humidity while heavy rain lashes North India

Heavy rain and thunderstorms lash north, east, and central India, causing floods, landslides, road closures, and displacement in several states

Karnataka weather update: IMD issues yellow alert, heavy rainfall predicted

Karnataka may witness moderate to heavy rain with strong winds and thundershowers across districts today and tomorrow

Mumbai on yellow alert as heavy rain causes waterlogging, traffic snarls

Heavy showers disrupt traffic and rail services in Mumbai, while Raigad and Thane remain under red alert; IMD forecasts continued rain in Maharashtra this week

Delhi sees cloudy skies, humidity as monsoon begins to retreat from India

The India Meteorological Department forecasts partly cloudy skies over Delhi this week with no rainfall, while heavy showers continue in several states and strong winds affect coastal regions

Delhi to see light rain, cloudy skies; check all-India weather forecast

According to the IMD, southwest monsoon is expected to start withdrawing from parts of northwest India by September 15

Delhi to see cloudy skies, light rain as monsoon continues across India

IMD forecasts light rain in Delhi today; Himachal, Odisha, and northeastern states face heavy showers and flood alerts

Himachal monsoon 2025 claims 386 lives, causes ₹4,465 crore losses: SDMA

Of these, 218 deaths were caused by rain-related disasters, including landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, electrocution, snake bites, and house collapses

Delhi to remain dry with cloudy skies; check all-India weather forecast

IMD forecasts dry conditions in the capital until September 17; Himachal records 380 monsoon deaths and Telangana faces waterlogging and disruptions due to incessant rainfall

How monsoon damage is forcing India to plug gaps in tracking infra losses

A new database aims to track real losses as monsoons batter roads, power, and telecom, exposing gaps in disaster planning

Delhi to see rise in temperature, rain today; Yamuna continues to recede

The national capital will experience mostly dry weather this week, while the Yamuna's water level steadily declines, remaining slightly above the danger mark. Authorities remain on alert