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Himachal Pradesh: 7 districts face flash flood risk, 225 roads closed

With heavy rain pummelling several parts of Himachal Pradesh, the local meteorological department on Tuesday warned of a risk of low to moderate flash floods in parts of seven districts in the next 24 hours. These districts are Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Kullu, Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur. The meteorological department also issued a 'yellow' alert, warning of heavy rains at isolated places in the state till next Monday. A total of 225 roads, including 153 in the worst-hit Mandi district, are closed while 163 transformers and 174 water supply schemes are affected in the state, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC). Himachal Pradesh has received 203.2 mm of rain against the normal of 152.6 mm from June 1 to July 8. Mandi district recorded 110 per cent excess rain, Shimla 89 per cent and Una 86 per cent during this period. The monsoon hit Himachal Pradesh on June 20. Parts of the state have been receiving moderate to heavy rain since Monday evening. Gohar has recorded

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

Rain clouds likely to break heat's hold on Delhi and beyond by June 25

North-West India includes places like Delhi and its adjoining regions that have been reeling under a heatwave since the last few days

Datanomics: Civic bodies cry for funds as cities' infra crumbles amid rains

Even as capital expenditure of all municipalities in India constituted 60 per cent of its total expenditure in the past four years, it was constrained by the available resources

Explained: What is the new Bharat Forecast System and how does it work?

Bharat Forecast System, developed by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune, has now become operational after three years of testing since its launch in 2022

Centre unveils Bharat Forecast System with improved 6 km-grid accuracy

The new model offers 64 per cent better prediction accuracy and sharper 6 km-grid resolution, aiding village-level forecasts and faster extreme weather tracking

Monsoon hits Mumbai with fury; city sees its earliest onset in 75 years

Southwest monsoon arrives in Mumbai 16 days early, marking the city's earliest onset in 75 years; heavy rains trigger flooding and disrupt flights, trains, and road traffic across the city

Maharashtra sees wettest May since 1990, records 844% surplus rainfall

Maharashtra logs wettest May since 1990 with 74.6 mm rain so far; Pune breaks centuries-old record as heavy pre-monsoon showers damage 30,000 hectares of crops across districts

IMD weather: Heavy rain likely in Mumbai, Bengal today; Delhi to see storms

IMD weather forecast predicts thunderstorms rainfall for the national capital today, May 21. Mumbai is to see heavy rainfall between May 21 and 24. Know more

Thick layer of dust engulfs Delhi-NCR, reduces visibility across key areas

A thick blanket of dust covered Delhi-NCR reducing visibility disrupting commutes, while IMD tracked a potential Cyclone Shakti likely to form over the Andaman Sea

Cyclonic circulation over Andaman sea likely to turn into low pressure: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said that a cyclonic circulation has formed over Andaman sea which is likely to intensify into a low pressure by October 21. The low pressure may have an impact on coastal areas of north Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal and Bangladesh next week. IMD in its evening bulletin said: "The cyclonic circulation is formed over central Andaman sea. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is likely to form over Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Andaman Sea around October 21. Thereafter, it is likely to move northwestwards and intensify further into a depression around October 23." Amid speculation on formation of a cyclone in October this year as forecast by certain international models, IMD Director General Mrutyunjaya Mohapatra said that a clearer picture will emerge only after formation of a low-pressure area around October 21. "The IMD has made no prediction on whether the system will develop into a cyclonic storm. October is know

Bengaluru rains: Schools shut due to heavy rains, IMD issues 'orange' alert

Bengaluru rainfall: The Yelahanka Zone experienced the heaviest rainfall in the city on Tuesday, with Chowdeswari Nagar recording 73.5 mm, while the Jakkur area received 65.5 mm

Odisha rains: Schools in Puri shut; heavy rainfall floods Konark Temple

Odisha rainfall: Flooding has created difficulties for tourists at the Konark Sun Temple near Puri, with some wading through knee-deep water as the temple entrance remains submerged

Monsoon withdrawal soon, but heavy rains to continue across India: IMD

IMD monsoon update: The IMD predicts that widespread rainfall will continue over parts of Gujarat and western India throughout the week, which could delay the withdrawal in those areas

Delhi-NCR braces for heavy rains as monsoon withdrawal delays till October

IMD weather forecast: By early September, Delhi had already surpassed its annual and seasonal rainfall averages, with the total rainfall exceeding 1,000 mm

IMD issues 'red' alert for West Bengal and Odisha, 'orange' alert for Delhi

IMD update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in West Bengal, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh; Delhi witnesses record AQI of 52

Monsoon in India: Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh face below-average rainfall

IMD weather update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Punjab and Chandigarh face a 23 per cent rainfall deficit, while Haryana has an 11 per cent shortfall, below expected levels

Delhi, Gurgaon face severe waterlogging, traffic jams amid heavy rains

IMD monsoon update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rain across Delhi-NCR through September 14 and issued a 'yellow' alert for the national capital

IMD issues 'red' alert for Gujarat, Rajasthan; floods displace thousands

IMD weather update: The IMD issued a 'red' alert for Gujarat, Vidarbha, eastern Rajasthan, western Madhya Pradesh, and coastal Andhra Pradesh due to expected heavy rainfall

India's July-August rainfall hits 30-year high, La Niña delayed to November

Rainfall recorded across India during July and August currently stands at 585 mm and is expected to surpass 595 mm, which would be approximately 11 per cent above the long-period average of 535.4 mm