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HP witnesses light to moderate rainfall
Light to moderate rains occurred at a few places today, with heavy rainfall at isolated places of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh. As per the data recorded, the highest rainfall was recorded in Kheri as 65 mm followed by Dharamshala 52.6 mm, Bhareri 45 mm, Kangra 36.8 mm, Kasauli-34 mm, Bhunter 32.2 mm, Dalhousie 32 mm, Sarkaghat 29 mm, Sarahan 22 mm and Bajaura 15 mm. Manali remained the coldest place with 12.6 degrees Celsius lowest temperature, whereas Hamirpur recorded as the hottest place with 36.3 degrees Celsius highest temperature in the state during the period. Light to moderate rainfall is likely to occur at scattered places in the state in 48 hours, the Meteorological (MeT) Department said.
Partly cloudy Saturday morning in Delhi
It was a partly cloudy morning in the national capital on Saturday with the minimum temperature recorded at 28.5 degrees Celsius, two notches above the season's average.
More rain forecast in Odisha, 7 dead
At a time when the Odisha government has started assessing damage caused by a 3-day-long depression claiming seven lives, the weathermen today forecast possible formation of another low pressure area that may bring more rain in the state, officials said. At least seven people have died in rain related incidents in three districts during the recent rains due to a depression that since moved in a west-northwesterly direction. Rayagada reported death of three persons, while two persons died in Koraput and Kalahandi each, Deputy Special Relief Commissioner Pravat Ranjan Mohapatra said. The intensity of rainfall has declined yesterday with the depression moving in a west-northwesterly direction, and the administrations have started repairing damaged roads and bridges in the affected districts. "There is possibility of formation of another low pressure area in the Bay of Bengal which may trigger rainfall in northern and southern region of the state from August 19," said HR ...
Rain hits train service in Karnataka
Train service was affected as rains continued to lash coastal and Malnad region of Karnataka. Owing to the weather conditions, South Western Railway partially cancelled the trains. A press release from the railway said Yeshwantpur-Karwar Express has been cancelled between Hassan and Karwar on August 20 and 22; Yeshwantpur-Mangaluru Express cancelled between Hassan and Mangaluru junction on August 19 and 21; Karwar-Yeshwantpur Express cancelled between Karwar and Hassan on August 20 and 22; and Karwar-Yeshwantpur Express cancelled between Karwar and Hassan on August 18 and 21.
Sultry weather conditions prevail in Delhi
Sultry weather conditions prevailed in the national capital today with the maximum temperature settling at 36.1 degrees Celsius, two notches above the season's average. Delhiites woke up to a warm and humid morning with the mercury settling at 27.9 degrees Celsius, one notch above the season's average. Humidity oscillated between 92 and 64 per cent. The weatherman has forecast generally cloudy sky with the possibility of light rain or thundershowers tomorrow. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 35 and 28 degrees Celsius, respectively. Yesterday, the minimum temperature settled at 27.6 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature recorded was 35.6 degrees Celsius.
More spells of heavy rain over the weekend in Ker; Met dept
The 'vigorous' southwest monsoon over rain-battered Kerala will bring in more heavy spells during the weekend in that state, besides Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, the regional weather office said today. The Southwest monsoon has been 'vigorous' over Kerala and 'active' over Telangana, Lakshadweep, coastal Karnataka and south interior Karnataka, the Regional Meteorological office here said in its daily weather report. Rainfall occurred at most places over Kerala, Lakshadweep, Karnataka, Telangana and at a few places over Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh in the last 24 hours ending 8.30 AM today, it said. In its heavy rainfall warning for August 18, RMC said "heavy to very heavy rain" was likely at isolated places over coastal Karnataka. "Heavy rain is also likely to occur at isolated places over ghat areas of Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Dindigul and Tirunelveli districts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and south interior Karnataka" tomorrow, it added. The weatherman has forecast heavy ...
After a dry spell, rains return to central, north Gujarat
Rains lashed several parts of central and north Gujarat today after a dry spell this monsoon that had led to the state government terming the situation as "worrisome" in a review meeting held early this month. Officials said that, since early morning today, it had been raining in central Gujarat districts like Panchmahals, Kheda, Anand and Ahmedabad and northern ones like Mehsana, Aravalli and Sabarkantha. According to figures released by the state government, Kapadvanj in Kheda district received 145 mm of rains, Godhra town of Panchmahals received 120 mm, Sanand in Ahmedabad district received 110 mm and Matar in Kheda received 104 mm rainfall. In the northern part of the state, Kalol in Gandhinagar district received 100 mm rainfall, Malpur in Aravalli got 88 mm, Kadi in Mehsana district got 79 mm and Posina in Sabarkantha received 70 mm rainfall. They said that Ahmedabad city, which had so far received 150 mm of rains during the current monsoon, received 102 mm in just
Rains back in Nashik district after break
After a break of few days, rains returned to the Nashik city and its adjoining areas in North Maharashtra. The Nashik city and almost all the 15 tehsils of the district experienced good rain since yesterday. Rains lashed Igatpuri, Trimbakeshwar, Sinnar and Dindori tehsils, among others, according to reports reaching district headquarters here today. The irrigation department has released 4,172 cusec of water from the Darna dam and 1,012 cusec from the Gangapur dam following heavy downpour in their catchment areas, official sources said. Rainfall figures (in mm) recorded in the last 24-hour ended at 8 this morning were: Nashik (27.2 mm), Igatpuri (65), Trimbakeshwar (46), Dindori (14), Peint (101), Niphad (54.2), Sinnar (26.4), Chandvad (54), Deola (43.4), Nandgaon (60), Malegaon (64), Yeola (59), Baglan (57), Kalwan (57) and Surgana (86). The district has recorded a total of 814.2 mm of rains since the beginning of the monsoon this year, said the sources.
Partly cloudy Friday morning in Delhi
It was a partly cloudy morning in the national capital on Friday with the minimum temperature recorded at 27.9 degrees Celsius, one notch above the season's average.
Rains bring relief from humidity
Rains lashed several parts of the national capital this afternoon after a hot and humid morning. The maximum temperature was recorded at 35.6 degrees Celsius, two notches above the season's average while the minimum temperature settled at 27.6 degrees Celsius, one notch above normal. The Safdarjung observatory, recording of which is considered the official figure for the national capital, recorded 3 mm of rainfall. Humidity oscillated between 85 and 58 per cent. The department has forecast partly cloudy skies for tomorrow with the possibility of light rains and thundershowers. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 37 and 27 degrees Celsius tomorrow, said a MeT Department official.
Humid morning in Delhi, light to moderate rains forecast
Rains lashed parts of the national capital this afternoon after a hot and humid morning. Humidity at 8.30 am was 88 per cent, the Met Department said. The minimum temperature settled at 27.6 degrees Celsius, one notch above the season's average. Rains occurred in parts of Lutyens' and south Delhi, it said. The department has forecast generally cloudy skies for the day with possibility of light to moderate rains later. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 35 degrees Celsius, said a Met official.
Southwest monsoon remains dormant in Himachal
The southwest monsoon remained subdued on Thursday in Himachal Pradesh with most of the areas not experiencing any rains for the past two days, the Met Office said.
Light rains witnessed in Himachal
Light rains were witnessed in Himachal Pradesh in 24 hours, bringing respite from the incessant rainfall that battered the state on Monday. According to the Meteorological Centre, monsoon will continue to be less active for the next three-four days. Nahan recorded the highest rainfall of 3.2 mm, followed by Bhuntar (1.8 mm), Kufri and Keylong (1 mm), Kalpa (0.8 mm), Shimla (0.4 mm) and Sundernagar (0.2 mm). Sun shone bright in Una which was the hottest place in the state with a high of 33.3 degrees Celsius whereas Manali was the coldest with a low of 12.8 degrees Celsius, the Met centre said. According to weathermen, there is no possibility of heavy rains in the state in the next four days. Only light to moderate rains are likely at a few places over middle and lower hills and at isolated places over higher reaches, they said.
Humid morning in Delhi, light to moderate rain forecast
It was a warm, humid morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature settling at 27.6 degrees Celsius, one notch above the season's average. No rain was recorded in the past 24 hours. However, humidity was 88 percent at 8.30 AM, said MeT department. Weatherman has predicted generally cloudy sky for the day with possibility of light to moderate rains later on. Maximum temperature is expected to hover around 35 degrees Celsius, said a MeT offficial.
Two spells of downpour brings Taj city to halt
Two spells of downpour lasting over four hours on Wednesday virtually paralysed the city as roads were cut off, and posh colonies and low-lying areas flooded. Tourists were stranded in the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort waiting for the rains to stop.
Humid day in the Delhi
It was a humid day in the national capital with maximum temperature settling at 35.6 degrees Celsius, two notches above the season's average. Despite humidity oscillating between 88 and 51 per cent, the city was abuzz with activities from hoisting of tricolour to kite flying as Delhiites celebrated the country's 72nd Independence Day today. The minimum temperature was recorded at 28.4 degrees Celsius, two notches below normal. The weatherman has forecast generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain or thundershowers.
Rains subdue in Himachal
The people of Himachal Pradesh got some respite today after the rainfall's intensity subdued significantly and only light rains were witnessed at a few places in 24 hours. As per the Meteorological Centre here, the highest rainfall of 14 mm was recorded in Chamba. The other areas which witnessed drizzling during the period include Dalhousie (11 mm), Manali (7.6 mm), Kangra (6.9 mm), Una (1.2 mm), Kufri (1 mm), Shimla (0.4 mm) and Sundernagar (0.1 mm). Keylong was the coldest place in the state with minimum temperature of 10 degrees Celsius whereas Una was the hottest with 32.4 degrees Celsius.
4 dead, 196 buildings damaged in rain-related incidents in UP
Four people were killed and nearly 196 houses damaged in rain-related incidents in the state over the last 24 hours, officials said today. A statement issued by the office of the UP relief commissioner said the deaths took place in Kannauj, Unnao, Etawah and Pilibhit districts yesterday. Apart from this, two people were injured in Lucknow, while as many as 196 houses sustained damages across the state, it said. The MeT office here said that with the southwest monsoon remaining normal, rain/thundershower was likely at a few places across the state in the next two days. Meanwhile, a Central Water Commission report said major rivers, including the Ganga, Ram Ganga, Sai, Sharda, Ghaghra and Rapti, were flowing at dangerous levels. The Sharda river at Palia Kalan, the Ghaghra at Elgin Bridge (Barabanki), Ayodhya and Turtipar (Ballia), and the Rapti at Balrampur were flowing well above the red mark, it said. The Met office said light to moderate rain/thundershowers occurred at a few places .
Sultry weather conditions prevail across Punjab, Haryana
Sultry weather conditions prevailed across Punjab and Haryana today. Chandigarh, joint capital of both states, recorded a maximum temperature of 34 degrees Celsius, one notch above normal limits, according to a MeT Department report here. In Haryana, Ambala, recorded a high of 34.2 degrees Celsius while Bhiwani's maximum temperature settled at 36.2 degrees Celsius. Hisar, Karnal and Narnaul recorded maximum temperatures of 37.5 degrees Celsius, 34 degrees Celsius and 36 degrees Celsius, respectively. In Punjab, Patiala registered a maximum temperature of 35.2 degrees Celsius, up three notches against normal limits, while Amritsar and Ludhiana recorded maximum temperatures at 32.4 degrees Celsius and 32.7 degrees Celsius, respectively. The MeT Department has predicted rain or thundershowers at isolated in Haryana and Punjab over the next two days.
Odisha CM takes stock of preparations amid heavy rain forecast
With the IMD forecasting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Odisha in the next two days, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today directed district collectors to remain "fully prepared to tackle emergencies", an official statement said. The CM also asked the district authorities to ensure that the students participating in the Independence Day celebrations tomorrow do not face any difficulty, it said. Heavy showers lashed parts of the state today, bringing down temperatures by a few notches and slowing traffic on the thoroughfares, Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) B P Sethi said. The two districts of Ganjam and Kalahandi received maximum average rainfall at 71.4 mm and 64.7 mm, he said. "The chief minister took stock of the rain preparedness in the districts in view of the IMD forecast. Around nine districts, including Kandhamal (49.8 mm), Sambalpur (45.3 mm), Boudh (44.0 mm) and Koraput (34.9 mm)m received rainfall in the past 24 hours," he said. Sethi, however, stressed .