Page 47 - Rainfall

IMD forecasts possibility of very light rain or drizzle in Delhi-NCR

There is a possibility of very light rain or drizzle towards evening or night in Delhi-NCR on Thursday, accompanied by partly cloudy sky and shallow fog in the morning, IMD said

Storm drenches Southern California with heavy rain; rescue efforts on

A powerful storm charged south through California, drenching the drought-stricken state with desperately needed rain but also triggering rescue efforts on a swollen river

7 dead, thousands displaced after heavy rains hit Brazil's Bahia state

At least seven people were killed and thousands displaced after heavy rains hit the northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia over the weekend, the regional Civil Defense reported on Sunday.The rains, caused by an extratropical cyclone, were localized in the southern region of Bahia last week, intensifying on Saturday, leaving parts of the area flooded and causing material damage.According to the Civil Defense, there were about 30 municipalities affected by the rains, which so far have left seven people dead, 175 injured and thousands displaced.The rainstorms left several towns and rural areas completely isolated, making it difficult for relief teams to reach them. On Sunday, more than 200 military firefighters rescued people in affected communities with the support of two helicopters.Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and Governor of Bahia Rui Falcao went to the area on Sunday and promised reconstruction aid.

Kolkata's air quality improves by 80-90% after cyclone-induced rainfall

Kolkata's air quality improved by around 80-90 per cent after Cyclone Jawad-induced rain lashed the city in the last couple of days

Heavy rain leaves streets in Kolkata, its neighbourhood waterlogged

Normal life was partially disrupted in parts of Bengal as heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Jawad left several areas waterlogged in the metropolis and elsewhere, causing hurdles to the commuters

IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall in Northeast states on Monday

IMD predicted light to moderate rainfall at many places with heavy rainfall at isolated places likely over south Assam and Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura

Continuous rain, high-speed winds in AP's Srikakulam ahead of cyclone Jawad

Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district is witnessing continuous rainfall and wind speeds over 50 kmph ahead of Cyclone Jawad landfall.As per the Collector of Srikakulam, "Rainfall is being witnessed across the district since yesterday. These are not heavy pours but it is raining continuously. In some parts of the district, wind speeds are being reported at 50-55 kmph. There are currently 79 cyclone shelters operations since yesterday.""National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force and fire teams are on alert and have been deployed across the entire district," he added.Meanwhile, Indian Railways has cancelled around 36 trains scheduled today to ensure the safety of passengers.Around 38 trains scheduled to depart on December 5 and one of December 6 have also been cancelled as a precautionary measure."Waltair Division of East Coast Railway is prepared to face the challenges posed by cyclone Jawad. We are in touch with the state government, SDRF, NDRF and other agencies. ..

Tamil Nadu likely to receive light to moderate rain today: Weather agency

Tamil Nadu districts are likely to experience thunderstorm with light to moderate rain on Saturday, informed Area Cyclone Warning Centre of Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai.

Nashik city records highest-ever 24-hour rainfall in December: Met deptt

Nashik city in Maharashtra has this week recorded the highest-ever single-day rainfall during December, the Met department has said. Unseasonal rains lashed the city and other parts of the district on December 1 and showers continued during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday. Sources in the weather department said the city recorded 63.8 mm rainfall in the 24-hour period starting 8.30 am on Wednesday, which broke the all-time record for 24-hour rainfall in December. The previous record was 31 mm rainfall which was registered on December 16, 1967. In all, the district received 176 mm rainfall during this period. Apart from the city, other parts of the district, including Igatpuri, Trimbakeshwar, Dindori, Peth, Niphad, Sinnar, Chandwad, Dewla, Nandgaon, Yeola, Baglan, Kalwan and Surgana received showers that day.

Karnataka govt seeks Rs 1,281 crore as rain relief from Centre

While 19,366 km of public roads have been destroyed, 20,083 houses have been damaged

Heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu lead to major losses for state cotton farmers

Heavy and incessant rains and water-logging have led to huge losses for cotton farmers of Tamil Nadu, especially those in Tiruchi district, which is considered the hub of the crop in the state.

India's November rainfall highest for a month in five years, says IMD

It recorded 11 extremely heavy rainfall (more than 204.5 mm) events in the month, equalling the number reported last year.

Both western, eastern coasts to see rain as cyclonic storms brew: IMD

A low pressure over south Thailand is likely to emerge as a cyclonic storm over the east coast on December 4, the IMD said.

Snowfall in hills, rain in northwest, central India likely from Nov 30: IMD

A western disturbance is likely to bring snowfall to the hills and rain to northwest and adjoining central India from the night of November 30, the IMD said

Schools shut in Chennai, six other Tamil Nadu districts as rain continues

Schools will remain closed in Chennai and six other districts in the state on Monday in anticipation of more rain

Showers in Chennai one of the most intense in 200 yrs, says CM Stalin

Monsoon rains continued to batter several regions of Tamil Nadu registering about 75 per cent showers above normal, while Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday inspected inundated areas

Death toll in Andhra Pradesh floods climb to 44, 16 still missing

Andhra Pradesh government said that 44 people have lost their lives due to flood caused by the unprecedented rain

Tamil Nadu rains: CM Stalin to meet governor today to discuss situation

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin will meet Governor RN Ravi on Saturday to discuss the situation in the state due to continuous and heavy rainfall

Andhra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala received over 100% rains in November: IMD

The southern states that have been facing excessive rains for more than 10 days have clocked in record rainfall in November

Thunderstorm, rainfall likely in TN, Puducherry in next 1-2 hours, says IMD

The Union Territory of Puducherry has declared a holiday in all schools and colleges for two days in Puducherry and Karaikal