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Japan orders evacuation of over 1.2 million people over heavy rainfall

Japan has ordered the evacuation of 1.23 million people in four southwestern provinces over the heavy rainfall, media reported on Saturday.The evacuation was ordered for residents of the prefectures of Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki and Hiroshima, the NHK broadcaster reported, citing the data of regional authorities.The southwestern regions of Japan have been hit by heavy rains for several days, which raises the risk of floods. A landslide has already left one person dead and two more injured.The weather will remain rainy in southwestern Japan on Sunday.

Kharif acreage almost at last year's level; monsoon to become active again

Monsoon to become active again after August 15

Weak rainfall activity over country to continue till Aug 15, says IMD

According to the IMD data, from June 1 to August 10, the country received 5 per cent less rainfall than normal.

Statsguru: From sowing to tractor sales, measuring monsoon gains

The share of districts with deficient rainfall in 2021 is the lowest over the last six years

Intensity of rainfall may increase in Bengal, Sikkim during Aug 11-12: IMD

The intensity of rainfall over sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim is likely to increase from August 11-12 as the monsoon India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday.

Met dept predicts more rainfall in flood-hit Bengal

Several districts, including South 24 Parganas, Howrah, East Midnapore and Hooghly, are reeling under flood woes following heavy rain, discharge of water from Damodar Valley Corporation dams.

Thunderstorm, rain likely in Delhi, Noida, nearby areas in next 2 hours

India Meteorological Department predicted thunderstorm with moderate to heavy intensity rain in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram, among other places, and their adjoining areas within the next two hours

North, central India to receive intense rainfall over next four days: IMD

Parts of north and central India will witness intense rainfall activity over the next four days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.

More rain, but more pain: CRISIL's DRIP scores indicate stress in 4 states

The latest DRIP scores - as of July 21, 2021 - not only remain high but rose further for Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha

Maha rains: Bridge washed away, Mumbra bypass road damaged in Thane

A bridge on the Vaitarna river in Maharashtra's Thane district has got washed away due to heavy rains, disrupting traffic between Wada and Sahapur talukas, government officials said on Thursday. After the incident at Belwad village in Sahapur taluka on Wednesday, Thane Guardian Minister Eknath Shinde rushed to the spot and instructed officials to take up the repair of the bridge on war footing, they said. The Mumbra bypass road in the district also suffered severe damages in the wee hours of Thursday after rains, Thane Municipal Corporation's regional disaster management cell chief Santosh Kadam said. A four-five feet deep crater was formed on the road, following which it was closed for traffic as a precautionary measure, he added. Besides, a road in Dahigaon on Khardi-Temba-Wada route also suffered damages at various spots, affecting the movement of buses and commuters going towards Nashik, another official said. Thane and its neighbouring areas have been witnessing heavy rains

Maharashtra floods: US NGO to deploy medical teams to treat survivors

An American non-profit organisation will deploy medical teams to treat survivors in Maharashtra after heavy monsoon rains pummelled the region

Orange alert for 'moderate to heavy' rain in Delhi, waterlogging likely

Another spell of moderate to heavy rain is likely in the capital on Wednesday with IMD issuing an orange alert, warning of major traffic disruptions and waterlogging in low-lying areas.

IMD predicts thunderstorm, rain in Delhi-NCR during next 2 hours

IMD on Wednesday predicted thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain over some parts of the national capital, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh during the next two hours.

Heavy rains cause extensive waterlogging on several road stretches in Delhi

Heavy rains on Tuesday morning led to extensive waterlogging on several road stretches across Delhi, including near Pragati Maidan in central and Dhaula Kuan in the southern part of the city.

In a major relief, rain lashes parts of Delhi; IMD predicts more rainfall

In a relief to Delhiites from sultry weather conditions, several parts of the national capital received incessant rainfall on Tuesday morning

MeT department issues warning for heavy rainfall in HP till July 30

Several parts of Himachal Pradesh received light to moderate rains on Monday, while the MeT Department has issued a warning for heavy rainfall in the state till July 30.

Maharashtra rains: Train services hit, nearly 6,000 passengers stranded

So far, nine trains have been regulated due to disruption of services on the Konkan Railway (KR) route, meaning they have been either rerouted, short-terminated or cancelled, officials said

Heavy rains batter Mumbai, leave several areas waterlogged, trains halted

Several parts of Mumbai were waterlogged on Thursday morning as the heavy rainfall continued overnight in the city

China's 'iPhone city' relocates 100,000 people after record rain, flood

Zhengzhou, home to the largest iPhone-making plant, 457.5 millimeters of rain fall in the 24 hours through 5 pm on Tuesday, the highest since records began for the city of more than 10 million people

Heavy rainstorms in central China's Zhengzhou city claims 12 lives

At least 12 people have been killed in rainstorms in Zhengzhou city in central China's Henan province, the local government said