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Rains bring relief to Delhi
Overnight rains brought relief to the national capital on Thursday as the temperatures came down a few notches, the Met office said.
Monsoon likely to hit Delhi in next 24 hours
As monsoon move towards the Northern parts of India, it is likely to hit Delhi in next 24 hours.The monsoon has reached few parts of North India, including east Rajasthan and West Uttar Pradesh.Rain and thundershowers were observed at several place in Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday.As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Monsoon further advanced into some more parts of Gujarat region, East Rajasthan, West Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and entire Jammu and Kashmir.The MeT department has predicted June 29 as the normal onset date for Monsoon in Delhi.However, an early rainfall in Delhi has brought the temperature.At the time of filing this report, Delhi's temperature was recorded as 28 degrees Celsius.
Day temp dip in Jammu, rains predicted
The day temperature in Jammu dipped eight notches due cloud cover in the region, even as the Met forecast wet weather for the next four days. The maximum temperature recorded in the city settled at 33.6 degrees Celsius, 4.1 notches below the normal during this part of the season, a spokesman of the meteorological (Met) department said. He said the minimum temperature, however, continued to stay slightly above the normal at 27.1 degrees Celsius against the previous night's 28.8 degrees Celsius. The spokesman said wet weather is likely for the next six days, with widespread rains on Thursday and Friday followed by fairly widespread rains till July 1.
Max temps drop in Punjab, Haryana after rains
The maximum temperatures dropped sharply today at most places in Punjab and Haryana, including Chandigarh, after many parts of the two states were lashed by rains. Heavy to very heavy rain warning has been issued for isolated places in Haryana and Punjab over the next two days, according to the Met department here. Bhiwani, Ambala, Hisar, Narnaul, Amritsar, Patiala and Chandigarh also received rains. The maximum temperatures hovered below normal, Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states recorded a maximum of 31.9 degrees Celsius, five notches below the normal, a meteorological (Met) department report said. In Haryana, Ambala recorded a high of 32.1 degrees Celsius, down five notches against the normal, while Narnaul's maximum dropped by ten notches against the normal to settle at 29.5 degrees Celsius. Bhiwani registered a maximum of 34.8 degrees Celsius, while Hisar's maximum settled at 33.6 degrees Celsius, down six notches. In Punjab, Ludhiana and Patiala recorded maximum ..
Rains in several parts of country brings mercury down
Several parts of the country received rains which led to marked dip in temperatures, giving much needed respite to people from scorching heat, even as inclement weather conditions briefly affected flight operations in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur today. The national capital witnessed overcast skies almost throughout the day, followed by strong winds in the evening which kept the mercury in check, even as overnight rains led to increase in humidity levels. Sources at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport here said six flights were diverted because of inclement weather in the evening. According to the Safdarjung observatory, the recording of which is considered the official figure, Delhi received 3.4 mm of rains till 8.30 am, while areas under Palam, Lodhi Road and Ridge observatories recorded 0.6 mm, 7.7 mm and 2 mm rains respectively. The maximum temperature settled at 37.5 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the year, while the minimum temperature was recorded at .
Heavy rain hits flight services in Gorakhpur; normal life affected
The Gorakhpur airport was closed and flights to Delhi were cancelled after heavy rains lashed the Uttar Pradesh city throwing normal life out of gear. The programme of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who was scheduled to return to Gorakhpur today after inspecting a rally venue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Maghar, was changed due to rains here. Modi will address a public rally and lay the foundation stone of a research institute at Maghar tomorrow. Heavy rainfall since last night has caused water logging in several parts of Gorakhpur and mobile water pumps have been deployed in many localities, officials said. The Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath airport was closed after "rain water came on the runway", airport director B S Meena said. "Both Air India and SpiceJet flights to Delhi are cancelled as rain water came on the runway," he said. In the Ghantaghar area, a house collapsed due to heavy rain that started last night and continued till 8 am today. Heavy water logging occurred in the ..
Overcast skies keep mercury in check in Delhi
The national capital today witnessed overcast skies almost throughout the day, followed by strong winds in the evening which kept the mercury in check, even as overnight rains led to increase in humidity levels. According to the Safdarjung observatory, the recording of which is considered the official figure for the city, Delhi received 3.4 mm of rains till 8.30 am, while areas under Palam, Lodhi Road and Ridge observatories recorded 0.6 mm, 7.7 mm and 2 mm rains respectively during the same period. Areas under Ayangar observatory recorded traces of rainfall till 8.30 am, a Meteorological department official said. The maximum temperature settled at 37.5 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the year, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 26.2 degrees Celsius, two notches below the average. Humidity levels oscillated between 92 per cent and 57 per cent. The weatherman has forecast overcast skies along with the moderate rains and gusty rain for tomorrow, while the maximum and
Heavy rains in most parts of HP as Monsoon arrives in state on time
Most parts of Himachal Pradesh witnessed heavy rains as the Monsoon arrived in the hill state in time, the meteorological department said today. The Monsoon has reached the state on time. The usual date of arrival of the Monsoon here is June 25, and a week earlier or later is considered its normal arrival time, the director of the Meteorological Centre in Shimla, Manmohan Singh, said. The state capital received 36.4 mm of rains, followed by 52 mm in Sujanpur Tira and 55 mm in Palampur of Kangra district. The MeT department said that Monsoon would remain active in the state till the last week of September. The weatherman has forecast heavy rains in most parts of Himachal Pradesh tomorrow and very heavy rains on June 29 and 30.
South West Monsoon progressing as per expectations-Expert
The South West Monsoon is normal and progressing as per expectations over and across the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, a scientist at the meteorological department here said on Wednesday."There will be light to moderate rains in the coming days. An upper air cyclonic circulation lies over Odisha and the adjoining north coast of the Bay of Bengal and West Bengal, and extends upto 7.6 kilometers above main sea level tilting towards south west,"Rajarao, Scientist B at the Indian Meteorologicial Department (IMD) told ANI."Coming to rainfall activity, it is fairly widespread. Rain has occurred in coastal Andhra Pradesh. Scattered rain has been reported in Telangana. Isolated rain has been reported in Rayalaseema. All of this in the last 24 hours. The South West Monsoon is normal over the two states. It is advancing and will cover North India, Central India and North East India soon," he added."Today and tomorrow, rains will occur in Telangana, with one or two place receiving ...
Heavy to very heavy rains likely in nine UP districts
Heavy to very heavy rains are likely in nine districts of Uttar Pradesh in the next 24 hours, the meteorological department said today. Heavy to very heavy rains are likely in Shravasti, Bahraich, Kheri, Pilibhit, Bareilly, Rampur, Shahjahanpur, Moradabad and Bijnor, the Met department said. The weatherman predicted rain and thunderstorm in most parts of the state between 8:30 am tomorrow and 8:30 am on Thursday. Farrukhabad was the hottest place in the state today with a maximum temperature of 43.2 degrees Celsius.
Southwest monsoon reaches Rajasthan
The southwest monsoon has entered Rajasthan and conditions are favourable for its further advancement, the meteorological department said today. According to a weather report, several areas in the state, both eastern and western, were lashed by rains during the last 24 hours with Jaisalmer recording the highest amount of rainfall at 43.6 mm. Erinpura Road (Pali), Churu, Mount Abu and Kota had recorded 42, 23.3, 9.4 and 8.8 mm of rainfall respectively till today morning, the report added. It said pre-monsoon thunderstorm activities were observed over parts of western Rajasthan. The Met department has predicted heavy rainfall at isolated areas in southeastern parts and dust storm or thunderstorm with squally winds at isolated places in northeastern parts of the state today.
Delhi drizzle brings mercury down
A light drizzle in the national capital on Wednesday brought the mercury down by two notches from the seasonal average as the minimum temperature was recorded at 26.2 degree Celsius.
Brief spell of rain brings down mercury in UP
Overnight showers have brought down the mercury in many parts of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday as the Regional Met office predicted heavy rains in some districts till Thursday.
Delhi witnesses much-needed rain, temperature dips to 27
Delhi has finally received some respite from the scorching heat, with spells of rain witnessed here on Wednesday morning.The early spell has resulted in a dip in temperature to 27 degrees Celsius.However, the meteorological department has predicted severe thunderstorm prior to the monsoon in North West India."June 29 is the normal date for monsoon onset in Delhi. Currently, the monsoon is progressing in West Bengal, Odisha, and Bihar. It will reach eastern Uttar Pradesh in the next 48 hours. We are expecting serious thunderstorm activity prior to the monsoon in North-West India," the department noted.The rains come as a big sigh of relief for the residents of Delhi, who were facing an intense heat wave and reeling under a haze of dust brought by winds from Rajasthan.The national capital has also witnessed a drastic hike in the level of air pollution.
Rain hits Delhi-NCR
Delhi and some other parts of the National Capital Region witnessed cloudy sky and scattered rains early on Wednesday with the minimum temperature recorded at 28 degrees Celsius, the Met said.
Heavy rains hamper rescue for children stuck in Thai cave
Rescuers battled heavy rains today as they struggled to drain a flooded cave in Thailand where 12 children and their football coach have been trapped for days, as desperate relatives clung to hope the boys will be rescued soon. The young football team, aged between 11 an 16, have been stuck in the Tham Luang cave in northern Thailand since Saturday night after monsoon rains blocked the main entrance. Hundreds of rescuers worked overnight to install high-pressure water pumps to reduce flooding in the cave, but it was a losing battle as rains continued to pound the area in northern Chiang Rai province near the Laos and Myanmar borders. "Rising water levels is major obstacle in the rescue operation, and it rained hard last night," Khanchit Chomphudaeng, the provincial secretary in charge of the rescue operation, told AFP. He said 1,000 people had been mobilised for the search, including air and ground teams and divers. The Army also dispatched special operation troops to aid the ...
Mercury falls eight degrees in Delhi, respite to continue
The national capital saw a much sought respite from excessive heat as mercury fell by eight degrees in past 24 hours with Tuesday's maximum temperature recorded at 34.2 degrees Celsius, three notches below the average. The good weather is set to continue and the monsoon expected to arrive this week.
Heavy rainfall occurs at isolated places in Rajasthan
Heavy rainfall occurred at isolated places in the Udaipur and Kota divisions of Rajasthan today with light to moderate rainfall being recorded at a few places in the state in the last 24 hours, a Meteorological (MeT) Department official said. Parts of Dungarpur district recorded 15 to 19 cm rainfall, whereas various places across the state recorded rainfall ranging from 1 cm to 12 cm in the last 24 hours. Churu recorded nearly 2.1 cm rainfall, whereas traces were recorded in Ajmer, Pilani and Kota, he said. Sriganganagar was recorded the hottest with 44.8 degrees Celsius followed by 40.8 in Jaisalmer, 40.7 in Bikaner, 40.3 in Barmer, 40 in Churu, 35.5 in Pilani, 35.4 in Jodhpur, 34.7 in Kota, 34.6 in Jaipur, 33.8 in Ajmer and 30.6 degree Celsius in Dabok, respectively. The MeT department has forecast heavy rainfall likely to occur at isolated places in southeast Rajasthan and dust storm/thunderstorm with squally winds at isolated places in north Rajasthan in the next 24 hours.
Mercury fell by eight degrees in Delhi, respite to continue
The national capital saw a much sought respite from excessive heat as mercury fell by eight degrees in past 24 hours with Tuesday's maximum temperature recorded at 34.2 degrees Celsius, three notches below the average. The good weather is set to continue
Over 60 dead due to lightning strike in West Bengal since May
Over 60 people have lost their lives in lightning strike in different districts of West Bengal since May, a senior official of the state disaster management department said today. Dhirendra Roy (72) of Dahala gram panchayat in Khatra block became the latest casualty, when lightning struck him last night, he said. "Since May till June 25, we have reports of 66 people dying because of lightning in different West Bengal districts," the official told PTI. With the MeT office forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall in the northern districts of the state, the department has asked its officers posted in those areas to be on alert, he said. The PWD and the irrigation department have also been asked to be on guard. The weather office has forecast rainfall in a few districts of south Bengal, too, including both North and South 24 Parganas, a senior official of the Met department said. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in Darjeeling, Coochbehar, Aliporeduar, Kalimpong and ...