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Overnight showers bring relief to Delhi-NCR; IMD issues rain alerts

Despite the rainfall, Delhi-NCR's temperatures are expected to stay a touch above seasonal averages this week

Heavy rain lashes Odisha, IMD warns of more downpour, districts on alert

Normal life came to a grinding halt in Odisha on Wednesday as all the 30 districts received around 60 per cent more rainfall than normal, even as the IMD forecast more downpour till September 27, prompting the state government to put all districts on alert, officials said. While the ongoing low-pressure area has already triggered heavy rainfall across the state, the weather office has forecast the formation of another low-pressure system on Thursday, leading the authorities to take precautionary measures, they said. "Districts under Orange and Yellow warnings should keep the administrative machinery ready to face any eventuality," Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) office said in a letter to all the district collectors. The IMD has issued an orange warning (be prepared to take action) of heavy to very heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning with wind speed reaching 30-40 kmph at one or two places over the districts of Koraput, Nawarangpur and Nuapada. Similarly, the ..

IIT Kharagpur researchers flag how weather changes affect people

A new study by a team of researchers of IIT Kharagpur has warned that extreme weather events are not only becoming more frequent and intense but also affecting people very differently depending on where they live and how old they are. An IIT Kharagpur spokesperson said on Wednesday that by combining detailed climate projections with demographic data, the study compared the recent past (19912020) with the near future (20212050) under various warming and population growth scenarios. The research team, led by Prof Rajib Maity of Civil Engineering department, looked at how heat waves or cold waves can overlap with heavy rain or dry extremes. Its findings highlight stark insights as heat-related extremes concurrent with floods or droughts are projected to rise sharply worldwide, and Asia and Africa are set to be the hardest hit, with children and working-age adults facing the greatest risk. The study further flagged that sub-Saharan Africa will experience the highest youth exposure to .

Delhi to see clear sky with temperature around 35 degree Celsius on Monday

A mainly clear sky is predicted for the national capital on Monday with maximum temperature expected expected to hover around 35 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Delhi on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 35.3 degrees Celsius, a notch above the seasonal average, the IMD said. The minimum temperature settled at 24.3 degrees Celsius, 0.6 notch below the season's average, it added. The weather office has predicted a mainly clear sky, with the maximum expected to be around 35 degrees Celsius and minimum temperature expected to settle around 25 degrees Celsius. Relative humidity was recorded at 57 per cent at 5.30 pm, the IMD said. The air quality was recorded in the 'moderate' category at 4 pm on Sunday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 128, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 t

Delhi-NCR braces for more rain as IMD warns of heavy showers across India

The India Meteorological Department has issued alerts for Delhi-NCR and several other states, warning of heavy rainfall across India

Delhi to see light rain till Aug 22; Mumbai braces for more heavy showers

IMD forecasts intermittent rain and cloudy skies in Delhi till August 22 as Yamuna nears danger mark, while Mumbai faces flooding, landslide deaths and flight disruption

Delhi-NCR braces for more rain today; alert issued in parts of Rajasthan

The IMD has forecast more showers for Delhi-NCR after heavy rains hits traffic and causes waterlogging; Rajasthan's Baran, Kota, and other districts are on alert with warnings of very heavy rainfall

Heatwaves grip Europe: Red alerts, wildfires, Eiffel Tower closed

Spain sees hottest June in a century; more than 50,000 people evacuated amid wildfires in Turkiye and the Balkans

IMD issues 'yellow alert' in Delhi, Mumbai braces for heavy rainfall

IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi as rain, lightning and gusty winds expected; orange alert for Mumbai on June 20 with heavy showers likely to continue through the week

Red alert issued for Odisha, Jharkhand, Bengal as IMD warns of heavy rains

IMD weather Rain Prediction: Red alert issued for Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bengal, Assam & Meghalaya as IMD forecasts widespread rain, storms, and strong winds from June 18 to 23

75% households, firms in South Asia to face extreme weather next decade

South Asia is facing a sharp rise in extreme weather, with nearly 90% of the population expected to be exposed to intense heat, and more than one in five people at risk of severe flooding by 2030

Weather today: IMD issues alerts for UP, Assam, 9 other states; know more

The IMD has issued an orange alert for 11 states, including UP, Punjab, and Assam, warning of intense rainfall, thunderstorms, and potential disruptions

Heavy rains lash Kerala; trees uprooted, houses damaged, rivers swell

A Huge number of trees got uprooted, houses were damaged, rivers are in spate, and shutters of some dams were raised in Kerala on Sunday with heavy rains overnight and strong winds continuing to lash across the state. Almost all districts of the state received widespread rains throughout the night and in the morning, causing intense waterlogging in low-lying areas and traffic snarls. In landslide-battered Chooralmala in Wayanad, incessant heavy rains caused concerns among local people the previous night. Water flow in the Punnapuzha River, crisscrossing through the Chooralmala-Mundakkai region, heavily increased due to continuing downpour, they said. "We are yet to recover from the shock of last year's landslide. We have not slept properly at night, as we were scared of seeing heavy rains. We feared something worse," an elderly local man told a TV channel. In Pathanamthitta district, a family had a narrow escape as huge trees uprooted and fell upon their tile-roof house near ...

Severe weather leaves at least 27 dead across US, including 18 in Kentucky

At least 27 people have been killed by storms systems that swept across part of the U.S. Midwest and South, with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announcing Saturday that 18 of the deaths came in his state and 10 others were hospitalized in critical condition. A devastating tornado in Kentucky damaged homes, tossed vehicles and left many people homeless. Seventeen of the deaths were in Laurel County, located in the state's southeast, and one was in Pulaski County: Fire Department Maj. Roger Leslie Leatherman, a 39-year veteran who was fatally injured while responding to the deadly weather. Parts of two dozen state roads were closed, and some could take days to reopen, Beshear said. He also said the death toll could still rise. We need the whole world right now to be really good neighbors to this region, the governor said. State Emergency Management Director Eric Gibson said hundreds of homes were damaged, Kayla Patterson, her husband and their five children huddled in a tub in their ...

Wheat production intact; unlikely to be hit by weather challenges: Agri Min

India's wheat production remains intact at a record 115.3 million tonnes this year, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said, asserting that the second advance estimate is unlikely to be impacted by any weather incidents. During a weekly review of agricultural activities, Chouhan highlighted that the wheat crop has nearly completed its maturity stage across all growing states. "The heat wave or high temperatures will actually expedite the harvesting process. Thus, the second advance estimates are unlikely to be impacted..." an official statement quoted the minister as saying. The agriculture ministry's second estimate, released in March, projected a record wheat output of 115.3 million tonnes for 2024-25 -- approximately 2 per cent higher than the previous year's 113.3 million tonnes. Wheat harvesting has been fully completed in Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, with partial harvesting remaining in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar as of May 2. The .

Rain, thunderstorms lash Delhi-NCR; red alert issued amid waterlogging

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for today, warning of rainfall and severe thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds

Delhi weather update: Clear skies, rising temperature, AQI turns 'poor'

As temperatures rise, residents of Delhi and NCR are advised to take necessary precautions to stay safe and hydrated, particularly during the peak afternoon hours

Climate change, extreme weather threaten world's supply of blood: Study

Extreme weather events and natural disasters such as bushfires and floods, fueled by rising global temperatures, are disrupting medical professionals in their efforts to collect and test blood

Heatwave persists in Delhi, relief likely after April 19; AQI drops to 191

Parts of Delhi are likely to experience heatwave conditions midweek, with daytime temperatures ranging from 39 degree Celsius to 41 degree Celsius

Delhi sees pleasant weather, AQI improves; heatwave to return next week

India Meteorological Department (IMD) expects the weather to remain pleasant in Delhi with very light rain or drizzle, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong surface winds