Page 52 - Rainfall

Temp drop in north India likely as heat wave abates; rainfall in Delhi: IMD

Rains accompanied by gusty winds brought some respite to the national capital on Saturday

Heavy rain batters parts of Bengal leaving arterial roads waterlogged

Several low-lying areas and thoroughfares in the city lay inundated on Thursday as heavy rain continued to lash parts of Bengal, with Met department predicting more downpour over the next 3 days

May received the second highest rainfall in 121 years, says IMD

May received the second highest rainfall in 121 years, the IMD said in its monthly report Thursday, attributing two back-to-back cyclones and western disturbances for the record precipitation

A million years of data confirms: Monsoons are likely to get worse

The annual summer monsoon in South Asia begins this month. A new study points to more destructive storms

Delhi records minimum temperature of 22.2 degree C, light rains likely

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 22.2 degrees Celsius, five notches below the normal, on Wednesday morning while light rain is likely during the day, the India Meteorological Department said

Delhi to receive light intensity rain in next 2 hours: Met department

Delhi and its adjoining areas are expected to receive light intensity rain or drizzle in the next two hours, informed India Meteorological Department on Tuesday morning

Cyclone-induced rain submerges many villages in three Odisha districts

A large number of villages in Odishas Bhadrak and Jajpur districts were on Friday inundated due to flash floods in the river Baitarani and its tributaries

Southwest monsoon advances further, likely to hit Kerala by May 31

The southwest monsoon has advanced further in more parts of southwest and eastcentral Bay of Bengal and conditions are favourable for its onset over Kerala around May 31, the IMD said on Thursday

Heavy rain to lash Andaman and Nicobar Islands till May 30, says IMD

Parts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands are likely to receive heavy rain till May 30, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday

Kolkata, East, and West Medinipur likely to receive moderate rainfall

West Bengal's Kolkata, East and West Medinipur districts is likely to receive moderate rainfall and experience thunderstorm with lightning during morning hours of Thursday

Cyclone Yaas: Odisha, WB, Jharkhand to receive light to moderate rainfall

In view of the impending landfall of Cyclone Yaas, light to moderate rainfall are expected at most places in Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand, informed India Meteorological Department (IMD)

Sea temperature linked to back-to-back cyclones, Yaas landfall awaited

Sea Surface Temperature over Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal have been ruling at over 31-32°C which is higher than threshold limit of 28°C just before formation of cyclones

Delhi receives highest rainfall for May in as many as 13 years: IMD

The Safdarjung Observatory, considered the official marker for the city, had recorded 21.1 mm rainfall last year, 26.9 mm in 2019 and 24.2 mm in 2018

Cyclone Yaas: Red alert issued for 4 Odisha districts ahead of landfall

The state on Tuesday issued a red alert warning for Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Jagatsinghpur and Balasore districts, which are likely to be affected with heavy rainfall

Cyclone Yaas: Red alert issued for 4 Odisha districts ahead of landfall

Ahead the predicted May 26 landfall of cyclone Yaas in coastal areas of the Odisha, the state on Tuesday issued a red alert warning for districts, which are likely to be affected with heavy rainfall

Cyclone Yaas likely to intensify into very severe cyclonic storm: IMD

A low pressure area formed over the east-central Bay of Bengal and the adjoining north Andaman Sea on Saturday

Delhi records highest-ever 24-hour rainfall in May in aftermath of cyclone

A record 119.3 mm of rainfall pounded Delhi under the impact of cyclonic storm Tauktae and a western disturbance in 24 hours ending 8:30 am on Thursday, breaking all the previous records for May

IMD issues orange alert for Delhi; 'very heavy' rain likely in some parts

India Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued an orange alert for Delhi, predicting 'heavy' to 'very heavy' rainfall in parts of the capital with winds gusting up to 60 kilometers per hour

Heavy showers, strong winds lash Mumbai as cyclone Tauktae passes coast

Several parts of Mumbai and neighbouring areas witnessed heavy downpour coupled with high speed winds

Cyclone Tauktae: Raigad receives 23.42 mm rains, 839 homes damaged

Raigad in coastal Maharashtra received 23.42 mm if rainfall till 9 am on Monday in the wake of cyclone Tauktae