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Mercury on rise after three days of intermittent rains in Jammu
The mercury in Jammu region marked an increase of several notches as bright sun shone today after remaining hidden behind clouds since Wednesday. The city of temples recorded a maximum temperature of 33.0 degrees Celsius against yesterday's 28.0 degrees Celsius, a spokesman of the MeT department here said. Though the mercury marked an increase of five degrees, it is still 3.3 degrees below season's average, the spokesman said. Similarly, the night temperature also increased by 4.5 notches and settled at 25.6 degrees Celsius -- still 2.3 degrees below normal during this part of the season. The Jammu region witnessed light rains in the morning before the sun made its appearance but reports of intermittent rains were received from several other districts, including Rajouri and Reasi district, throughout the day.
Rain, thunder showers likely at most places in UP tmrw: MeT
Rain or thunder showers are very likely at most places over the eastern and western parts of Uttar Pradesh tomorrow, the Meteorological (MeT) department said. Etawah recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 41 degrees Celsius. Rains or thunder showers very likely at most places over eastern and western Uttar Pradesh on July 2 and 3. Yesterday, the day temperatures were below normal in the Jhansi and Agra divisions.
Amarnath Yatra suspended on both routes due to heavy rains
The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on both Pahalgam and Baltal routes today due to inclement weather, officials said. The yatra has been suspended on both the routes as the tracks are slippery because of rain, a spokesperson of the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) said here. While no pilgrim is allowed to proceed towards the cave shrine on foot, some yatris are using the helicopter services to undertake the pilgrimage, he added. A flood alert was sounded in south and central Kashmir after many parts of the state were lashed by monsoon rains intermittently since June 27, leaving thousands of pilgrims who have reached the twin base camps of Baltal in Ganderbal district and Pahalgam in Anantnag district stranded. The rains also triggered landslides and shooting stones at several places along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway yesterday, but timely action by the authorities concerned ensured that the 260-km all-weather road connecting the Valley with the rest of the country, remains ...
Delhi may receive more rains today
The national capital is expected to receive more rains today, while the maximum temperature may touch the 35 degrees Celsius mark, the meteorological department said. The monsoon arrived in the national capital on Thursday and the weatherman has forecast rains and thundershowers in a few areas. "The maximum temperature would around 35 degrees Celsius, a notch below the normal while the minimum temperature is expected to settle at 27.5 degrees Celsius," an MeT official said. The humidity level is expected to be around 79 per cent. "One or two spells of rains are expected to hit the national capital today," the official said. Yesterday, the minimum and maximum temperature was 27.9 degrees Celsius and 35.6 degree Celsius respectively.
IMD issues cyclone warnings for Gujarat, Maharashtra
The Indian Meteorological Department, Mumbai has issued warnings of cyclonic circulations over the northeast Arabian Sea off north Gujarat coast at upper levels and the east-central Arabian Sea off south Maharashtra coast in a higher level.In an official statement, IMD Mumbai said, "The off-shore trough at mean sea level from south Gujarat coast to north Kerala coast now runs from south Maharashtra Coast to Kerala coast. This situation is very likely to cause heavy to very heavy rainfall along the west coast of India and parts of Gujarat on day 1.""With the northward shifting of the monsoon trough, weakening of the off-shore trough is likely, leading to a reduction in rainfall amounts over the west coast. The significant rainfall area is likely to be the southern peninsular region only on day2," it added.Last week, the India Meteorological Department, Mumbai had issued warnings of cyclonic circulations over north and south Konkan and adjoining south Gujarat.Warnings of isolated heavy .
Monsoon covers entire India, Delhi to receive rainfall till July 3
The monsoon this year has covered the entire nation, 17 days ahead of its normal onset date, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.
Monsoon covers entire country, 17 days ahead of normal schedule
The monsoon has covered the entire country, 17 days ahead of its normal onset date, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said today. The monsoon reached Sriganganagar, its last outpost in the country located in west Rajasthan. Its normal date to reach Sriganganagar was July 15. "The monsoon today covered the entire country," Additional Director General Mritunjay Mohapatra said. The monsoon covers the entire country by July 1 but West Rajasthan gets rains later, he said. But this year, due to good easterly winds, it has taken the rains to the entire country early, Mohapatra added. The four-month monsoon season normally begins from June 1 and ends on September 30. This year, monsoon touched Kerala on May 29, three days ahead of its normal onset date of June 1. It battered the western coast in the first half of June. However, after a brief lull, it made a steady advance. Yesterday, it reached Delhi, a day ahead of its schedule. The monsoon deficiency, which until early this week was
Southwest monsoon further advances in parts of Rajasthan
The southwest monsoon has further advanced in the remaining parts of Rajasthan which triggered light to heavy rainfall since yesterday. Pipalkhoont in Dungarpur district recorded a maximum of 17 cm rainfall till morning since yesterday. Dug in Jhalawar district and Sambhar in Jaipur recorded 13 cm while Banswara, Kishangarhwas in Alwar, Merta city in Nagaur recorded 11 cm rainfall. Many other places also received below 11 cm rainfall during this period, according to the Meteorological (MeT) department here. Barmer, Kota, Bikaner, Sriganganagar and Jodhpur also recorded 45.1, 19.2, 17.4, 15.8 and 10.2 mm rains till evening. Thunderstorm with light to moderate rainfall may occur at most places in eastern and many places in western parts of the state during the next 24 hours, the MeT department said.
Delhi residents to enjoy rainfall till July 3
Residents of the national capital are likely to enjoy a pleasant climate till July 3 as monsoon arrived in Delhi on Thursday, a day ahead of the expected date, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.
Heavy rains lash parts of Kashmir
Heavy rains lashed several parts of the Valley, including the summer capital here today, even as the authorities advised people residing near streams in south Kashmir to remain vigilant. Many parts of Kashmir received heavy rains since early morning, an official of the Meteorological (MeT) department said. He said south Kashmir's Kokernag, in Anantnag district, received the highest rainfall of 63.4 mm till 8:30 am this morning, while the neighbouring Qazigund received 58.6 mm of rainfall Srinagar the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir recorded 12.6 mm of rainfall till 8:30 am but the intensity of rains increased after that, the official said. He said Pahalgam one of the base camps for the annual Amarnath Yatra which commenced yesterday received 27.8 mm of rains. The rainfall has led to an increase in the water level in streams and rivers across the Valley, especially in south Kashmir. The water level has been sharply increasing since morning as there has been an increase of ...
Rain gods smile on Delhi a day in advance
The much-awaited monsoon arrived in Delhi on Thursday, a day ahead of the expected date, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Rain likely to occur at few places in east, west UP tomorrow: Met
Rain is likely to occur at a few places in eastern and western Uttar Pradesh tomorrow, the Met department said today. The department has also forecast rain and thunderstorm at many places in east Uttar Pradesh on June 30 and in western parts of the state on June 30 and July 1. On Wednesday, day temperatures were above normal in Kanpur and Moradabad divisions, it said. The highest maximum temperature in the state, 42.3 degree Celsius, was recorded at Fatehgarh.
Rains in several states as Monsoon arrives early, to cover entire country in 2-3 days
Southwest Monsoon advanced to several states in the north and the northwest of the country, including Delhi, ahead of the schedule forecast by the India Metrological Department, bringing rains and respite to people from sweltering heat. The national capital received rains as Monsoon arrived a day ahead of its schedule. The showers in parts of the city brought the mercury down even as humidity levels shot up -- oscillating between 100 per cent and 60 per cent. The maximum temperature was recorded at 35.2 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season's average while the minimum temperature settled at 24.2 degrees Celsius, four notches below the season's average, a Met official said. The Safdarjung observatory, recording of which is considered the official figure for the city, recorded 20.4 mm rainfall till 8.30 am. It received traces of rainfall till 5.30 pm and later in the evening as well. This year, monsoon reached Kerala three days ahead of its normal onset date. It battered the ...
Rain brings relief from heat wave conditions in Haryana, Punjab
Following rainfall over the region on Thursday, maximum temperatures dropped at most places across Haryana and Punjab giving relief to people from heat wave conditions prevailing in the past few days.
Monsoon showers bring relief to Delhiites
Monsoon showers in some parts of the city today brought much-needed respite to the sweltering heat conditions, even as humidity levels shot up. The maximum temperature was recorded at 35.2 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season's average. The minimum temperature settled at 24.2 degrees Celsius, four notches below the season's average, a MeT official said. The Safdarjung observatory, recording of which is considered the official figure for the city, recorded 20.4 mm rainfall till 8.30 am. It received traces of rainfall till 5.30 pm. Lodhi Road, Palam, Ayanagar and Ridge received 20.8 mm, 32.8 mm, 30.6 mm and 33 mm rainfall, respectively till 8.30 am, the MeT said. Palam and Ayanagar observatories recorded 5.6 mm and 2.3 mm rainfall, respectively between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm. Areas under Lodhi Road and Ridge did not receive any rainfall during this time interval, it said. The humidity levels oscillated between 100 per cent and 60 per cent in the national capital. The MeT office ...
Monsoon arrives in JK, brings relief from scorching heat
Monsoon arrived in Jammu and Kashmir a week ahead of its schedule this year, as intermittent light rains lashed several parts of the state bringing the mercury down by several notches, much to the respite of people reeling under sweltering heat. The denizens of Jammu woke up to a pleasant weather condition after scattered light rains lashed the city of temples as Monsoon hit the state last evening. The day temperature in the Jammu city fell by five notches to settle at 28.0 degrees Celsius, 9.7 notches below, normal for this part of the season, an official of the Met department said. He said the night temperature also recorded a dip of about four notches and it settled at 23.9 degrees Celsius, 2.5 notches below average. The official said the drop in the mercury was the result of early arrival of Monsoon which hit the state yesterday. Normally, Monsoon arrives in the state in the first week of July, he said, adding intermittent rains will continue for the next couple of days -- a good .
Chhattisgarh, MP to face decline in living standard: World Bank
Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh have been identified as the two predictable states to be the top hotspots that are likely to experience a decline of more than nine per cent in their living standard by 2050, according to an analytical report by the World Bank.
Southwest monsoon covers entire Himachal
The southwest monsoon advanced over almost the entire Himachal Pradesh on Thursday and there are chances of more showers in next four days, the weather bureau here said.
Southwest monsoon hits Himachal Pradesh
The southwest monsoon today hit the remaining parts of Himachal Pradesh, an official of the MeT department here said. Heavy rainfall occurred at Sirmaur, Solan, Una and Bilaspur districts in the state. The lowest temperature in the state was recorded in Keylong at 8 degrees Celsius and the highest temperature was recorded in Paonta Sahib at 33 degrees Celsius. The MeT department has also issued a warning alert of heavy rainfall at isolated places in the lower and mid hills of Himachal Pradesh. According to the MeT department, Nainadevi registered 60 mm of rainfall, 57 mm in Mehre, 54 mm in Dharamshala, 52 mm in Nadaun, 50 mm in Renuka, 47 mm in NagrotaSurian, Dalhousie and Jogindernagar. Hamirpur recorded 45 mm of rainfall, 43 mm in Dehragopipur, 42 mm in Paonta and Nahan, 41 mm in Manali, 40 mm in Aghar, Sujanpur and Salooni, 39 mm in Guler 35 mm in Sundernagar, Berthin and Chamba, 34 mm in Solan, 31 mm in Bangana, Bharwain and Ghamroor, 30 mm in Kotkhai and Baijnath, 29 mm in ...
Afternoon showers cool Delhi
Afternoon rains in parts of Delhi today brought relief to people from the sweltering heat as the weather turned pleasant. Early morning showers had already brought the mercury level down in the national capital with the minimum temperature settling at 24.2 degrees Celsius, four notches below the season's average. Rainfall occurred in parts of the city in the afternoon, the MeT office said. According to a MeT department official, 20.4 mm rainfall was recorded in the city overnight till 8:30 AM. Humidity was recorded at 91 per cent. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 35 degrees Celsius. Yesterday, the maximum temperature settled at 37.5 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 26.2 degrees Celsius.