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Heavy rainfall likely to batter Gujarat, Rajasthan, during next 2 days: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday forecasted intense rainfall to continue over Gujarat, Rajasthan and adjoining Madhya Pradesh during the next 2 days
 "Heavy rainfall likely to batter Gujarat, Rajasthan, during next 2 days: IMD")
Rains in large parts of Rajasthan, more likely in coming days, predicts IMD
Rains lashed large parts of Rajasthan with Kota's Ladpura area recording the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours that ended at 8.30 am on Saturday at 130 mm, according to IMD
 "Rains in large parts of Rajasthan, more likely in coming days, predicts IMD")
Most of Haryana, Punjab receive surplus rains as monsoon picks up pace
Most of Haryana and Punjab, the grain bowl of India, received surplus rains between June 1 and July 22 as monsoon activity in the two states picked up pace in the last few weeks
Delhi records minimum temperature at 25.5 deg C; light rain expected: IMD
The Delhiites woke up to cloudy skies as the minimum temperature on Saturday settled at 25.5 degrees Celsius, two notches below the normal for this time of the year, an MD bulletin said
 "Delhi records minimum temperature at 25.5 deg C; light rain expected: IMD")
Delhi records minimum temperature at 27 deg C, IMD predicts light rainfall
The national capital is likely to witness a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain on Friday, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said
AQI around 70: This July, air in Delhi is the cleanest it has been in 6 yrs
In July, Delhi's air quality is generally cleaner, owing to the monsoons, but this year, patchy rainfall and other meteorological factors have helped in cleaning the air, say experts
 "AQI around 70: This July, air in Delhi is the cleanest it has been in 6 yrs")
Heavy rainfall in Rajasthan, more rains expected in next 48 hours: IMD
Heavy to extremely heavy rains lashed several parts of Rajasthan in a 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am on Thursday, with Deegod in Kota receiving the maximum of 16 cm rains, officials said.
 "Heavy rainfall in Rajasthan, more rains expected in next 48 hours: IMD")
Cloudburst: 13 structures washed away, 20 damaged in flashfloods in J&K
Thirteen structures, including a school building, were washed away and at least 20 others got partially damaged in flash floods triggered due to cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district
 "Cloudburst: 13 structures washed away, 20 damaged in flashfloods in J&K")
Gujarat industry estimates over Rs 5,000 crore losses due to heavy rain
Several micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have also been impacted by a lack of fuel such as lignite
 "Gujarat industry estimates over Rs 5,000 crore losses due to heavy rain")
Delhi records minimum temp of 29.2 deg C; light rain predicted later in day
The mercury rose by a few notches as the minimum temperature in Delhi settled at 29.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday morning while the weather office forecast a generally cloudy sky with light rain
 "Delhi records minimum temp of 29.2 deg C; light rain predicted later in day")
Gujarat rains: 60,000 cusecs of water released from Ukai dam in Tapi
At least 60,000 cusecs of water have been released from the Ukai dam which has been built across the Tapi river in Gujarat's Tapi district as the region witnessed heavy rainfall in the past few days
 "Gujarat rains: 60,000 cusecs of water released from Ukai dam in Tapi")
Light to moderate rains recorded in many parts of Rajasthan, says IMD
Light to moderate rains occurred in many parts of Rajasthan on Monday, with Khajuwala in Bikaner recording the highest eight cm rainfall, the Met office said
 "Light to moderate rains recorded in many parts of Rajasthan, says IMD")
Deficient rainfall likely to hit kharif production in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said an action plan, in the wake of the deficit rainfall, should be prepared
 "Deficient rainfall likely to hit kharif production in Uttar Pradesh")
4 more die in rain-related incidents in Maharashtra; toll rises to 99
Four more people have died in rain-related incidents in Maharashtra, taking the toll in the current monsoon season to 99, said the state disaster management department in a report on Thursday
 "4 more die in rain-related incidents in Maharashtra; toll rises to 99")
Residents suffer heavy losses due to waterlogging, heavy rains in Gujarat
Gujarat is witnessing heavy rain since the onset of the monsoon season and the rainfall has wreaked havoc in several parts of the state, including Ahmedabad
Rainfall in India 9% higher than previous years but 85 districts still dry
In India, rainfall is up 9% from the previous year. Of the 85 dry districts, 42 are in Uttar Pradesh and 12 are in Tamil Nadu.
 "Rainfall in India 9% higher than previous years but 85 districts still dry")
Heavy rain causes landslide, inundates major roads in Odisha districts
Malkangiri and Kalahandi districts had been inundated and damaged due to overnight downpour even as the IMD forecast heavy to very rainfall in nine southern Odisha districts in next 48 hours
 "Heavy rain causes landslide, inundates major roads in Odisha districts")
Rains in Delhi give respite from sultry weather, cause traffic snarls
The maximum temperature on Tuesday settled at 33.3 degrees Celsius, three notches below normal.
Delhi: Rain gives respite from sultry weather, causes traffic snarls
Rain in the national capital on Tuesday morning brought down the mercury but caused traffic snarls and waterlogging in parts of the city
 "Delhi: Rain gives respite from sultry weather, causes traffic snarls")
Delhi gets rains; downpour likely in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan today
An off-shore trough at mean sea level runs from Gujarat coast to north Karnataka coast, the IMD said
 "Delhi gets rains; downpour likely in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan today")