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Moderate to heavy rainfall witnessed in UP
Moderate to heavy rainfall and thundershowers were reported from most places in Uttar Pradesh. According to the MET office, Orai witnessed 21 cm of rainfall, Agra and Mathura 15 cm each, Jalaun 14 cm, Agra 13 cm and Bareilly 11 cm. Akbarpur (Kanpur Dehat), Hamirpur CWC and Mahrari (Lalitpur) recorded 10 cm of rains each, Shahganj (Jaunpur), Aurriya, Baghpat, Maudaha (Hamirpur) and Khairagarh (Agra) 9 cm each. The highest maximum temperature in the state was 34.6 degrees Celsius in Fatehgarh and the lowest minimum temperature was 16 degrees Celsius in Orai. The MET department has forecast rain/thundershowers at most places in eastern and western Uttar Pradesh today and tomorrow.
Incessant rain affects normal life in Kolkata
Incessant rain affected normal life in the metropolis and adjoining districts today, as the Met department forecast continuous downpour till tomorrow morning. Continuous rain and waterlogging at different places in the city caused traffic snarls during morning rush hours. The Met department has forecast "continuous rainfall over the districts of Gangetic West Bengal with one or two spells of heavy shower in coastal districts, including Kolkata for next 24 hours." With the intensity of rain being higher in the northern outskirts of the city compared to the south, many low lying areas in Dum Dum, IT hub at Salt Lake's Sector V and Rajarhat New Town were affected by waterlogging. Dum Dum recorded the highest rainfall of 118 mm till 11.30 am today from 8.30 am yesterday, the weatherman said. Alipore in the southern part of the city recorded 60 mm rainfall during the same period. Some of the important thoroughfares in the city, including Central Avenue, College Street and Park
Keylong coldest as rain lashes several parts of Himachal
Keylong in Lahaul and Spiti district was the coldest place in Himachal today after several parts of the state saw continued rains in the last 24 hours, the Meteorological department said. As per data recorded this morning, the highest rainfall was recorded in Paonta Sahib of Sirmaur district at 139.4 millimetres, Met director Manmohan Singh said. Dharamshala witnessed 134.4 mm rain, followed by Kangra with 133 mm, Palampur with 120 mm and Nahan experienced 96.3 mm rain during the last 24 hours, he added. Keylong recorded the lowest temperature in the state at 12.8 degrees Celsius, Singh said. The minimum temperature in Kufri and Manali was 14 degrees Celsius, followed by 15 degrees Celsius in Kalpa, 17.1 degrees Celsius in Shimla and 18.1 degrees Celsius in Nahan during the last 24 hours, he added. Una was the hottest in the state with a maximum temperature of 35.4 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature in Bhuntar was 33.2 degrees Celsius, followed by 32.9 degrees Celsius in ...
Heavy rains lash city; leads to waterlogging, traffic snarls
Heavy rains lashed the capital overnight, contributing to waterlogging and traffic snarls at various places in the city today. "The minimum temperature recorded at 8.30 AM was 26 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the year. The humidity level was 93 per cent," a MeT official said. The Safdarjung observatory recorded 4.6 mm rainfall till 8.30 AM, while the rainfall recorded by Palam observatory was 9.3 mm. The Lodhi Road observatory received 5.3 mm rainfall and the ridge area recorded 8.8 mm rainfall. The Delhi Traffic Police has listed out routes to avoid. It said that traffic was affected at Ghazipur Murga Mandi, Khajuri Chowk, Modi Mil Under Flyover, SDM office Pushta Road, Raja Ram Kohli Marg from Geeta Colony to Pushta Road, Suraj Kund to Prahlad Pur & Mayur Vihar Ph-II Subway, Slip Road, Minto Road Under Bridge, Chatta Rail, Dwarka More to Road No. 201, Mayapuri Chowk & from Badarpur to Mehrauli, Ashram, Sarai Kale Khan towards Nizamuddin railway station and 11 ...
Himachal's Paonta Sahib gets heaviest rainfall
Most of the places in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday experienced moderate to heavy rainfall, causing landslides in some areas and blocking roads, while all the major rivers and their tributaries were in spate, a Met official said.
Heavy rains lash Delhi, NCR
Heavy rains lashed Delhi and the National Capital Region on Thursday morning bringing respite from the humid conditions and bringing down the mercury.
Heavy rains lash Delhi-NCR
Heavy rains lashed the capital city of Delhi since Wednesday night providing respite from the humidity.However, incessant rainfall left the city reeling from waterlogging at various parts.Delhi Traffic Police said, "Traffic is affected at SDM office Pushta Road, Raja Ram Kohli Marg from Geeta Colony to Pushta Road, Suraj Kund to Prahlad Pur & Mayur Vihar Ph-II Subway, Slip Road due to waterlogging. Kindly avoid these stretches."According to the latest weather update, more rainfall is expected.
Light rains occur in parts of Delhi
Light rains today occurred in parts of the national capital, which experienced a humid day, even as the maximum temperature settled below the normal levels. The maximum temperature settled at 32.2 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season's average, while the minimum was recorded at 28 degrees Celsius, a notch above the normal, said a Meteorological (MeT) department official. The city received traces of rainfall between 8.30 AM and 5.30 PM. The humidity oscillated between 88 and 56 per cent. The Met office has forecast overcast skies, along with the possibility of few spells of light to moderate rains, for tomorrow. "The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover at 32 and 26 degrees Celsius respectively," the weatherman said. Yesterday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 36.7 degrees Celsius and the minimum settled at 28.2 degrees Celsius.
2 killed in rain-related incidents in Rajasthan
Two people, including a woman, died in rain-related incidents in Rajasthan's Sikar district, police said today. A woman died in Mawanda village in Neem Ka Thana town after she got trapped under the debris of a dilapidated house that collapsed due to heavy rain, they said. Her two children were rescued safely and were admitted to a hospital. In another incident, a man drowned in an overflowing water tank in Neem Ka Thana town. In last 24 hours, Jaipur recorded 85.4 mm of rainfall followed by 59.2 mm in Sikar, 41.2mm in Pilani, 37 mm in Swai Madhopur, 36.5 mm in Chittorgarh, 14 mm in Bhilwara, 9.4 mm in Banasthali, 5 mm in Bundi, 3.4 mm in Kota, 2.1 mm in Ajmer and 1 mm in Mount Abu. The MeT Department here has predicted heavy rainfall in eastern parts of the state and light to moderate rainfall in western parts of Rajasthan.
Big B takes Mumbai rains to Bulgaria!
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently in Bulgaria to shoot for his upcoming project 'Brahmastra', returned 'empty handed' last night as his shoot got stalled due to heavy downpour.Big B tweeted how the people of Sofia have never seen rain at this time of the year, saying it's probably the effect of the 'monsoon people' referring to the film's Mumbaikar crew, who are anyhow reeling under the effects of heavy rains back home.His caption read, "Dressed for the occasion .. off for night shoot .. back just now at 5:01 am .. empty handed .. rained out .. no shoot 'Brahmastra ' .. locals in Sofia say they have never seen this rain at this time of the year .. ?? happens when you work with "Monsoon People"Every year, Mumbai witnesses heavy rains which disrupt the daily life of the people here.Heavy rains continue to cripple 'the city of dreams', with severe water logging, which in turn has affected the local transport services across the city.Directed by Ayan Mukerji, 'Brahmastra' also .
Rain, thunderstorm likely to occur in UP
Thunderstorm accompanied by heavy downpour are likely to occur in parts of Uttar Pradesh in the next few hours, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.The rains are expected to hit Agra, Mathura, Aligarh, Sambhal, Raebareli, Sitapur, Bahraich, Mainpuri, Kanpur Dehat district, Etawah, Auraiya, Farrukhabad districts and adjoining areas.Light rain was received in some parts of the city on Monday that led to fall in the temperature.In recent days, rain and thundershowers were witnessed at many states namely Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, West Bengal, Odisha, East Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Konkan and Goa.
Rains in eastern parts of UP; Fategarh hottest at 35.1 deg C
The eastern part of Uttar Pradesh received rains till 8.30 am today even as Fategarh was the hottest in the state recording a high of 35.1 degrees Celsius, the meteorological department said. The South West Monsoon has been normal over East Uttar Pradesh. Mirzapur and Haidergarh in Barabanki district each received 5 cm of rainfall followed by Jhansi 4 cm, Bikapur in Faizabad, Varanasi, Sirauli, Gauspur in Barabanki, Amroha and Muzaffarnagar each received 3 cm rainfall, an MeT official said. Night temperatures were above normal in Jhansi and Agra divisions and were normal in the remaining divisions of the state. The weatherman has forecast rain and thundershower at most places in the state tomorrow.
Cloudy Tuesday in Delhi
It was a cloudy morning in the national capital on Tuesday with the minimum temperature recorded at 26.2 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average, said the Met office.
44 killed in Japan heat waves
At least 44 people have died across Japan as extreme heat waves continue to grip the east-Asia nation.According to CNN, out of the 44 that have died since July 9, as many as 11 lives were claimed on Saturday alone, with the mercury remaining around the 38 degree Celsius mark in central Tokyo.Meanwhile, the temperature soared past 41 degrees Celsius in Kumagaya, the highest ever recorded temperature in Japan. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the temperatures recorded have been around 12 degrees higher than the average temperatures.The agency has also alerted people to take appropriate measures to counter the scorching heat. Keeping oneself hydrated, staying away from direct sunlight, and the use of air conditioners is encouraged, with the agency warning that the "potential for heat illness is higher than usual."With the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics due to start in two years' time, authorities have predicted high temperatures for Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu islands, where the .
Rains likely in Delhi-NCR
It was a cloudy Monday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 26 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average, said the Met office.
Heavy rains lash several parts of HP
Heavy rains lashed several parts of Himachal Pradesh, triggering landslides, blocking roads and disrupting electricity supply even as the region received deficit rains during the current monsoon season. Parts of Sirmaur district were lashed by heavy rains and about 20 roads, including some state highways, were closed due to landslides and hundreds of vehicles were stranded on either side of road blocks. A car was washed away in a major landslide on the Dadahu-Koti-Deman road, while over four dozen roads, mostly in Sirmaur and Shimla distrits, were closed due to hill slips and heaps of debris on the roads. "Efforts are on to clear the roads, but fresh landslides are occurring every day," said Public Works Department officials. A huge tree was uprooted near the Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), but a major tragedy was averted as the tree hung on overhead power transmission lines disrupting power supply. The road remained closed for three hours, while power supply was restored by the
Rains lash Delhi, more likely tomorrow
Heavy rains lashed parts of the national capital today with the minimum temperature settling at a pleasant 26 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average. The Met office has forecast there would be generally cloudy sky with few spells of light and moderate rains tomorrow while one or two intense spells are also expected. According to the MeT department, the maximum temperature today was recorded at 34.4 degrees Celsius, which is normal for this time of the year. The humidity level oscillated between 83 per cent 97 per cent, a MeT department official said. The Safdarjung observatory, recording of which is considered the official figure for the city, recorded 7.9 mm rainfall till 8.30 AM, while between 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM, it received 17.6 mm rainfall. Areas under Palam, Lodhi Road, Ridge and Ayanagar received 6.2 mm, 10 mm, 23.8 mm and 9.4 mm rains till 8.30 AM today. For the period between 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM, areas under Palam, Lodhi Road, Ridge and Ayanagar received 64.8 mm, ..
Temperatures hover below normal limits in Haryana
The maximum temperatures hovered below normal limits at most places in Haryana today. Ambala recorded a high of 32.9 degrees Celsius, one notch below normal while Karnal's maximum temperature settled at 28 degrees Celsius, six degrees below normal limits. Hisar registered a maximum temperature of 31.1 degrees Celsius while Bhiwani recorded a high of 31.6 degrees Celsius. Narnaul recorded a maximum temperature of 28.8 degrees Celsius. UT Chandigarh, the joint capital of Haryana and Punjab, recorded a maximum temperature of 33.1 degrees Celsius, according to the MeT Department here. In Punjab, Amritsar registered a high of 33.4 degrees Celsius while Ludhiana and Patiala recorded maximum temperatures of 32.2 degrees Celsius and 31.6 degrees Celsius, respectively. According to a forecast by the MeT Department here, rains/thundershowers are likely at many places in Haryana and Punjab over the next two days.
No flood-like situation in state: Odisha
The Odisha government on Sunday said there is no flood-like situation in any part of the state despite incessant rain.
Deficient rain in 1/4th of country: IMD data
With the four-month rainy season almost half over, the rainfall deficiency in the eastern part of India, especially in Bihar and Jharkhand, has crossed the 40 per cent mark, while a quarter of the country has received deficient rainfall, the India Meteorological Department data shows. Bihar has recorded the highest monsoon deficiency of 48 per cent, while east Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand have recorded 46 and 42 per cent respectively. The overall monsoon deficiency in the country has, however, dipped to three per cent. The overall deficiency in east and northeast India is 34 per cent, the highest in the country in comparison to the other meteorological divisions of the country. The Northwest India division, comprising Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir, has recorded 9 per cent of negative rainfall or less rainfall than the long period average. The picture is, however, better in southern peninsula and central India, which have recorded 15 ..