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Delhi wakes up to rain
Moderate to heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region on Tuesday bringing much-awaited relief from the sweltering heat.Today people residing here woke up to cloudy weather accompanied by moderate winds and light showers. Generally cloudy day with light rain is also predicted for tomorrow.The pre-monsoon showers are expected to pave the way for pleasant weather conditions.The maximum and minimum temperatures of the national capital hovered at 31 degree Celsius and 28 degree Celsius with relative humidity 48 per cent. The sudden change in weather has been mainly because of cyclonic disturbances in the western regionThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that for the next two days (June 18, 19) the region will witness rain, a thunderstorm with strong gusty winds. Mercury is likely to hover between 25 and 35 degrees Celsius for the next two to three days.According to SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research), the rains have
Rain lashes various parts of Northern India
Giving much-needed respite from the sweltering heat, rain lashed various parts of Northern India including the national capital, bringing down the soaring temperature.Fresh rainfall was received in various parts of Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on Monday. The India Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall in the coming days.After the rainfall, the maximum temperature fell by 5.1 degrees or less at many places over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and West Rajasthan, while minimum temperature plummets by 3.1 to 5.0 degrees, said IMD.Director of IMD Himachal Pradesh Manmohan Singh said, "Thundershower and hailstorm will hit the region in the next two days."He said this year the monsoon would be nearly by five to six days late in Himachal Pradesh. The actual date of monsoon arrival in the region is June 26 but it would be late this year.Meanwhile, heavy to very heavy rains are expected in Rajasthan, Andaman and Nicobar, Chhattisgarh and few other parts of the country today, ..
Cloudy day, rains cool down Delhi, showers likely on Tuesday too
There was a huge relief for the people in Delhi and surrounding areas as mercury fell by several notches on Monday and the sky remained cloudy throughout the day while some places saw rain. Tuesday could also see rain.
Southwest monsoon to hit Maha by June 21: IMD
With the effect of cyclone 'Vayu' on the southern peninsula getting over, the delayed southwest monsoon is now expected to arrive in Maharashtra by June 21, the IMD predicted Monday. The much-awaited monsoon is expected to reach southern Konkan and Goa by June 21, and is likely to cover the entire Maharashtra by June 24 or 25. "While the monsoon is likely to cover the entire Maharashtra, good rains are expected over the parched regions like Marathwada and Vidarbha, which are currently reeling under water crisis," an India Meteorological Department official said in Pune. He said though the monsoon got delayed due to 'Vayu', it's expected to move forward rapidly. "The progress of the monsoon will be rapid after June 21. The monsoon is likely to cover 90 per cent of the country by July 4," he said. The official said despite the delay, the monsoon is mostly expected to cover Karnataka, remaining parts of Tamil Nadu and Telangana, Odisha, and parts of the North East later ...
Light rains bring down mercury in some parts of India, heatwave toll in Bihar touches 76
Light rains brought some relief in parts of northern and western India on Monday, with the mercury settling below the 40-degree mark after several weeks, though heatwave conditions persisted in several states, including Bihar, where the death toll rose to 76. Two persons, including an 18-year-old girl, were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora and Ganderbal districts after being struck by lightning. A cloudy sky and gusty winds in Delhi kept the mercury in check, with the national capital recording a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius -- six notches below the normal. Traces of rainfall were recorded at isolated places in the city. The weatherman predicted that similar conditions will prevail in the city for the next three-four days and the mercury will hover between 25 to 35 degrees Celsius. Parts of Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat also received light rainfall, bringing respite to residents from searing heat. At 23 mm, Dharamsala .
Temperatures down as Maha, Guj, Goa, MP get moderate rains
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Monday predicted moderate showers in Mumbai and surrounding areas and higher intensity rain in south Konkan over the next two days. A Met Department official said the previous forecast of a dry spell this week for the Marathwada region was Monday changed to one with isolated showers in some pockets. The Madhya Maharashtra region will also get showers in a few isolated places, and so will Vidarbha, though it will be of low intensity, the weather office said. The IMD said the maximum temperature over the next 24 hours is likely to be around 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum would be 27 degrees Celsius. Gujarat saw a significant drop in temperatures after widespread rainfall due to the impact of a cyclonic storm in the Arabian sea which has now weakened as a "well-marked low pressure area". Ahmedabad recorded a maximum temperature of 35.8 degrees Celsius, a negative departure of 2.5 degrees Celsius, the IMD said, adding that the city also ...
Cloud cover, gusty winds protect Delhi from heat
A cloud cover cocooned the national capital Monday, offering relief from the sweltering heat, with the weatherman predicting the temperatures will remain below normal for another three-four days. The local Meteorological (MeT) office said gusty winds and a cloudy sky kept the mercury in check. The city recorded a high of 33 degrees Celsius, six notches below normal, and a low of 28 degrees Celsius. Traces of rainfall were recorded at isolated places. Humidity levels oscillated between 50 and 54 per cent, it said. Similar weather conditions will prevail in the city for another three-four days. The mercury will hover between 25 and 35 degrees Celsius.
Max temp hovers close to normal in Haryana, mercury rises slightly in Punjab
The maximum temperatures at most places in Haryana Monday hovered below or close to normal limits, a day after rains lashed many parts in the state, but the mercury rose marginally in Punjab. The day temperatures registered a slight increase in Punjab, a Meteorological Department report said here. Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, recorded a maximum temperature of 39.6 degrees Celsius. Rains lashed Narnaul in Haryana for the second day on Monday. The city registered a high of 31.5 degrees Celsius, 10 notches below the normal. Hisar recorded a high of 32.5 degrees Celsius, eight notches below the normal. Karnal recorded a maximum of 38 degrees Celsius while Ambala's maximum settled at 39.6 degrees Celsius, both temperatures close to the normal limits. In Punjab, Amritsar recorded a maximum temperature of 40.9 degrees Celsius, two degrees above the normal. Patiala and Ludhiana recorded above normal maximums of 40.4 degrees Celsius and 40.7 degrees Celsius, ...
Parts of Rajasthan receive scant rainfall
Parts of Rajasthan received slight rainfall in the past 24 hours, a meteorological official said. Laxmangarh in Sikar district and Gogunda in Udaipur district received 5 cm of rain each, followed by 4 cm each in Ramgarh Shekhawati of Sikar, Sikrai of Dausa, Nawalgarh of Jhunjhunu. Various places recorded rainfall ranging from 2-3 cm during the period. On Monday, Jaipur recorded 1.8 mm rainfall. With 40.9 degrees Celsius, Kota was recorded the highest temperature in the state, followed by 40 degrees in Bikaner, 39.9 degrees in Jaisalmer, 39.5 in Sri Ganganagar, 38.6 in Jodhpur, 38.3 each in Ajmer and Barmer, 37.6 in Churu, 37.4 in Jaipur and 36.2 in Dabok. The meteorological department has forecast dust storm and lightning, along with light to moderate rain, at few places in the next 24 hours.
Rain brings respite from heat in Uttarakhand
It rained in Dehradun on Monday after a long dry spell, bringing much-needed respite to residents from heat. Though it was sunny and hot in the morning, rain made the weather pleasant in the afternoon. Dehradun is experiencing gruelling heat this summer with the maximum temperature hovering around 40 degrees Celsius. The city had its hottest day this summer on Saturday recording a temperature of 41 degrees Celsius.
Mumbai, south Konkan to get rains over next two days: IMD
The India Meteorological Centre Monday predicted moderate showers in Mumbai and surrounding areas over the next two days, while south Konkan will receive higher intensity rain during the same period. A met department official said that the forecast for Marathwada region, which was that of a dry spell this week, was Monday changed to one with isolated showers in some pockets. The Madhya Maharashtra region will also get showers in a few isolated places, and so will Vidarbha, though the rain will be of low intensity, the Met department said.
Heavy rains predicted for Rajasthan, Andaman and Nicobar, Chhattisgarh
Heavy to very heavy rains are expected in Rajasthan, Andaman and Nicobar, Chhattisgarh and few other parts of the country today, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Monday."Heavy to Very Heavy rainfall at isolated places very likely over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim; Heavy rainfall at isolated places over south Rajasthan, Saurashtra and Kutch, Andaman and Nicobar, West Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya" NDMA tweeted today.Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said, Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning, hail and gusty winds (40-50kmph) are very likely to be expected in the isolated regions over west Madhya Pradesh and east Rajasthan on Monday.Heavy to very heavy rains are predicted in the above regions for news three to four days, IMD released in a bulletin today.In the wake of the severe cyclone Vayu recurving again, strong wind speed of the 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph very likely to commence along & off ...
Heat wave conditions prevail at isolated places in UP
Heat wave conditions prevailed at isolated places over eastern parts of Uttar Pradesh on Monday even as light rains and thunderstorm occurred at a few places in the state. Karwi, Chilaghat, Mohoba and Orai recorded 1 cm of rainfall each, the MeT Department said. Day temperatures were recorded above normal in Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Faizabad, Allahabad divisions. Allahabad was recorded as the hottest places in the state at 45.3 degrees celsius, according to the weather office. According to a forecast by the MeT Department, there is a possibility of rains and dust storm accompanied with gusty winds (30-40 kmph) at isolated places over the state on Tuesday.
Met dept predicts light rain in Delhi on Monday
Delhiites woke up to a pleasant morning on Monday as the minimum temperature settled at 28 degrees Celsius after days of unusually hot weather. The weatherman has forecast generally cloudy sky with light rain and thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds. The morning temperature was normal for this time of the year. The maximum temperature is likely to settle at 37 degrees Celsius on Monday, a meteorological department official said. According to the Safdarjung observatory, the city received 0.6mm rainfall during the past 24 hours. The humidity recorded at 8.30 am was 54 per cent, the official added. On Sunday, the maximum temperature settled at 36.3 degrees Celsius and the minimum settled at 28.02 degrees Celsius.
Widespread rainfall in Mumbai, Konkan between Tue-Thur: IMD
The India Meteorological Centre Sunday predicted widespread rainfall in Mumbai and Konkan regions from Tuesday till Thursday. However, the Marathwada region, generally considered Maharashtra's foodgrain-producing hub, will have a dry spell till Wednesday and then receive showers in isolated parts, it added. Vidarbha and Madhya Maharashtra will receive low to medium intensity showers in some pockets, it said, adding that these would be the first showers of the south-west monsoon. South-west monsoon in the state, where several tehsils are reeling under drought, has been delayed this year.
Scorching conditions prevail in parts of country; rain brings relief in Rajasthan, Punjab
The heatwave conditions prevailing in most parts of the country has claimed at least 44 lives in Bihar in a day, even as rain brought down the mercury in some western and northern states on Sunday. Rain and thunderstorm has been predicted on Monday in Uttar Pradesh, where sweltering heat continued unabated with Allahabad in the eastern part being the hottest at 45.3 degree Celsius, six notches above the normal. Sultanpur, Varanasi and Basti in the state recorded 45 degrees Celsius, 44.2 degrees Celsius and 44 degrees Celsius respectively. Blistering heatwave condition continued unabated in Bihar, where at least 44 people died on Saturday. The state government has ordered closure of schools till June 19. According to officials, 22 people died in Aurangabad, 20 in Gaya and two in Nawada districts due to the heatwave. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed grief over the deaths and announced an ex gratia of Rs four lakh for the next of kin of the victims. In Delhi, traces of rain and .
HP: Max temperatures drop by 3-4 degrees, Una hottest at 38.6 deg C
Maximum temperatures in Himachal Pradesh decreased by three to four notches even as the weather remained dry in the state on Sunday, with Una being the hottest at 38.6 degrees Celsius. The weather department has forecast thunderstorm accompanied with hail and gusty winds in parts of the state till June 18 and issued a yellow weather warning indicating severe weather over the next few days. The maximum temperature in Paonta Sahib was 38 degrees Celsius, followed by Nahan (36.2), Bilaspur (36), Kangra (35.8) and Hamirpur (35.6), the meteorological department said. Shimla recorded a maximum temperature of 26.7 degrees Celsius, while Manali registered a high of 25.2 degrees Celsius.
Dip in mercury brings relief to Delhi residents
Bringing relief from the prolonged spell of intense heat, the temperature in the national capital dipped substantially on Sunday, thanks to cyclone Vayu that caused rains to neighbouring states. Monday is also expected to see similar weather.
Relief from heat as rain lashes parts of Rajasthan
Parts of Rajasthan witnessed rainfall since Saturday, bringing respite from the sweltering heat sweeping the area for the past several days. The state capital recorded 9.2 mm of rains on Sunday, an official of the meteorological department said. In the last 24 hours, Bhim in Rajsamand gauged 7 cm of rains followed by 4 cm in Tibi of Hanumangarh and 3 cm each in Chirawa, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh and Sangaria, the MeT official said. Some places in the state experienced light rains ranging from 1 to 2 cm, he added. Kota was the hottest place in the state at 41.1 degrees Celsius followed by Bikaner and Jaisalmer, with each recording a maximum temperature of 39.6 degrees Celsius. In Barmer and Ajmer, the mercury settled at 39.2 degrees Celsius and 36.9 degrees Celsius respectively. While Jodhpur registered a high of 36.8 degrees Celsius Dabok and Sri Ganganagar each recorded a maximum temperature of 36.4 degrees Celsius. The weatherman has predicted dust storm and lightning along with ..
39.6C in Jammu, 27.5C in Srinagar
Scorching heat continued to prevail here on Sunday, with the mercury recording 39.6 degrees Celsius, the meteorological department said. The weather agency has forecast scattered rains and thunderstorm with gusty winds of 30-40 kilometres per hour on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The minimum temperature in the city was at 26.2 degrees Celsius, while Srinagar witnessed a maximum temperature of 27.5 degrees Celsius. Leh recorded a maximum temperature of 21 degrees Celsius, it was 21.2 degrees Celsius in Pahalgam, it said.