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A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh, amid heavy rainfall. Reports emerged yesterday evening of three individuals who had gone missing at the Deori picnic spot. A rescue...
After experiencing heavy rainfall and severe waterlogging, the situation in the national capital is normalizing. The water level in the Yamuna River is rapidly receding. Delhi-NCR witnessed heavy...
In Balrampur district, Chhattisgarh, the Lutia Dam, approximately 40 years old, collapsed on Tuesday night due to heavy rainfall. Three houses located below the dam were completely destroyed. A total...
Continuous heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours has caused widespread devastation in the Bastar division. Roads are flooded, bridges have collapsed, and rivers are overflowing. Numerous villages...
Heavy rainfall has wreaked havoc in Jammu and Kashmir. A landslide on Wednesday along the route to Mata Vaishno Devi Dham in the Reasi district resulted in the deaths of at least 31 people and...
Monsoon rains are currently lashing several states across the country. The monsoon's intense impact is visible in many hilly and plain states. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a heavy...
The monsoon season is currently displaying its intensity across India. Incidents of cloudbursts and landslides are occurring in the mountainous regions. Rivers, overflowing with water, are causing...
Heavy rains have caused widespread devastation across Chhattisgarh. In Bilaspur, a tragic incident occurred where four members of a family were swept away by a flooded stream. Three children have...
The monsoon has once again picked up pace in Chhattisgarh. Along with thunderstorms and lightning, heavy rainfall is occurring. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for...
The India Meteorological Department has issued a weather alert for Chhattisgarh, bringing relief to residents suffering from intense heat and humidity. The alert forecasts rainfall in various...
The weather in Chhattisgarh is expected to worsen. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for thunderstorms, rain, and lightning in several districts of the state over the next few days....
Chhattisgarh has experienced the reactivation of the monsoon. According to the Meteorological Department's forecast, there is a likelihood of light to moderate rainfall in the state's central and...
Monsoon activity is picking up pace across various parts of the country. The forecast includes heavy rainfall alerts for the hill states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir over the...
Heavy rainfall is expected to continue in Chhattisgarh. Following heavy overnight rains in Raipur and other areas, the Meteorological Department has issued warnings for central and northern...
Rainfall is prevalent across India these days, bringing pleasant weather to many states. The weather department forecasts rain and cloud cover in Delhi today. Alerts have also been issued for rain in...
Rainy weather conditions persist across various states in India. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi and forecasts heavy rainfall in several states from...
Continuous heavy rainfall in central Chhattisgarh has significantly impacted both daily life and rail transportation. The Durg railway station is submerged, with water covering the tracks, leading to...
Heavy rainfall has wreaked havoc on vegetable crops in Chhattisgarh, leading to a significant surge in prices. Approximately one thousand hectares of vegetable farms have been affected, with crops...
The monsoon season continues to impact the country, bringing with it a spell of rain. Delhi-NCR experienced heavy rainfall on Sunday night, which persisted into Monday morning. The Meteorological...
Monsoon arrived in Chhattisgarh approximately 15 days earlier than usual this year. The monsoon fully activated across the state from June 18th. Good rainfall has been recorded in 75% of the state...
Widespread heavy rainfall is anticipated across several states in India due to the monsoon's influence. The Meteorological Department has issued warnings for intense downpours, strong winds, and...
The monsoon has once again become active in Chhattisgarh. Raipur, the capital city, experienced intermittent heavy rainfall from late night until the morning. The sky has been overcast with dense...
While many states across the country are experiencing heavy rainfall due to the monsoon, others are grappling with intense heat and humidity. The Meteorological Department has issued alerts for...
Widespread rainfall is occurring across India, with the southwest monsoon strengthening due to a system in the Bay of Bengal. This has created favorable weather conditions for the monsoon in various...
The monsoon season continues its grip across various Indian states. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi for the next four days, predicting heavy rain and...
After a prolonged break, the monsoon has reactivated in Chhattisgarh, extending from Bastar to the Durg district. The state is anticipated to experience heavy rainfall in numerous areas over the next...
India is currently witnessing a dual weather pattern with intense heat in the north and heavy storms in the south and east. The IMD reports that active western disturbances are causing rain in Jammu...
Educational institutions across Chennai and neighboring districts are shut down today as Cyclone Ditwah unleashes heavy rainfall and gusty winds. The Tamil Nadu government declared a holiday for...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a stringent red alert for Tamil Nadu, predicting intense rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning. This severe weather warning underscores the...
Chennai is bracing for significant rainfall today, November 17, 2025, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the region. Heavy to very heavy showers are...
A significant cyclonic storm, named 'Montha', is rapidly developing over the Bay of Bengal, prompting high alert notifications for the coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu....
Festivities might be dampened for some as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for several states until October 18. Residents in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka,...
Tamil Nadu is set to experience widespread rainfall, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy downpours across the state until October 19. A developing low-pressure system...
The Severe Cyclonic Storm “Shakthi” over the northwest Arabian Sea continues to develop, moving west-southwest at a speed of 15 kmph in the last six hours. The storm's movement has been consistent,...
Manoj Jarange, a prominent leader of the Maratha community, has extended his support to farmers' demands following his campaign for Maratha reservation. During a speech at the Dussehra gathering in...
Several states, including Karnataka, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha, are preparing for significant rainfall on Thursday, October 2, 2025. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts heavy...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning concerning heavy to very heavy rainfall anticipated across various regions of India. This monsoon activity is projected to affect parts...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Rajasthan on September 25th, where he will lay the foundation stone for a nuclear energy project. In Punjab, a special session of the assembly will...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Imphal, Manipur, on a Saturday afternoon in May 2023, marking his first visit to the state since the outbreak of ethnic violence. Upon his arrival, heavy...
Following a month of heavy rainfall, Delhi anticipates a shift in weather patterns. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts thundershowers for Monday, with maximum and minimum...
Severe weather conditions across several Indian states have led to critical situations, with Punjab being particularly hard hit. The state has tragically witnessed 46 fatalities due to the floods....
A video has surfaced on social media showing Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar engaged in a heated exchange with Deputy SP Anjali Krishna of Solapur district. The conversation, which took...
The weather across India is currently wreaking havoc, with several regions experiencing intense rainfall leading to widespread devastation, while others grapple with drought conditions. The...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for numerous districts across the country, anticipating heavy rainfall. This alert, announced on Wednesday, covers regions in Jammu...
Afghanistan experienced another powerful earthquake. Late Thursday, the tremors registered a magnitude of 5.8 on the Richter scale. Earlier this week, a strong earthquake caused over 2,000 fatalities...
The Yamuna River in the Delhi NCR region has surged past the 207-meter mark at the Old Railway Bridge (ORB). On September 4, 2025, at 6:00 AM, the water level reached 207.48 meters. Significant water...
North India is currently experiencing the full force of the monsoon season. Continuous heavy rainfall over the past several days has resulted in significant waterlogging, flash floods, and landslides...
Following heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, several schools across the Delhi-NCR region and in Punjab have announced closures for September 3rd. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an...
Intense rainfall in Odisha has exposed the vulnerability of healthcare infrastructure. At the Patnagarh government hospital in Balangir district, rainwater inundated wards and rooms, severely...
Severe flooding across North India has created dire situations, with Punjab particularly affected by relentless rainfall. Approximately 1300 villages in the state are submerged, causing significant...
In the wake of severe flooding and heavy rainfall that has ravaged Punjab, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has called for assistance from all political parties, state...
Following heavy rainfall in Delhi and Gurgaon on Monday, a massive traffic jam, stretching nearly 7 kilometers, brought Gurugram to a standstill. The downpour caused significant waterlogging,...
Heavy rainfall alerts have been issued for several states, including UP and Bihar. The Indian duo of Satwik-Chirag won a bronze medal at the World Badminton Championship. Here are Sunday's top 10...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a comprehensive weather forecast predicting significant rainfall across various parts of India on Sunday, August 31st, due to active monsoon...
A devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district has resulted in the loss of at least three lives, with five individuals still unaccounted for. The natural disaster has inflicted...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in China today to participate in the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) summit, commencing on August 31st. Sources indicate that PM Modi will...
A devastating cloudburst has struck Dewal in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, leading to significant damage and distress. Two individuals are currently reported missing, and a number of animals...
Following heavy rainfall and landslides on Tuesday afternoon, which resulted in the tragic loss of life, Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary has placed blame on the Mata...
Heavy rainfall continues to cause significant disruption across several states, leading to severe waterlogging and traffic problems. Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala,...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall across various regions of the country on the upcoming day. The advisory indicates the...
Jammu and Kashmir is facing the devastating consequences of torrential rainfall, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue severe weather alerts, including warnings for potential...
A cloudburst in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in the tragic loss of four lives and the destruction of over ten houses on Tuesday, August 26th. The intense rainfall triggered severe flash floods...
Widespread rainfall is anticipated across the country in the coming days, with several states expected to experience a prolonged rainy spell. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a...
Heavy rainfall exposed the vulnerabilities of the Mumbai Monorail. On Tuesday evening, around 6:15 PM, a monorail packed with passengers came to a halt on the elevated track between Mysore Colony and...
The Supreme Court is scheduled to conduct a detailed hearing today on petitions filed regarding the Special Intense Review (SIR). The bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Justice Joymallya Bagchi...
Uttarakhand is experiencing heavy rainfall, prompting Red and Orange alerts in several districts. Schools in nine districts have been closed as a precautionary measure. Heavy rainfall has been...
Uttarakhand is currently enduring a natural disaster. The devastation in Dharali, Harshil, on Wednesday has shocked everyone. Tragically, five people have lost their lives in this disaster....
Torrential rain continues to disrupt daily life in several regions, leading to significant traffic congestion and widespread disruption. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipates...
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms caused widespread flooding across Delhi on Tuesday, severely impacting traffic and daily activities. Connaught Place (CP), a major commercial hub, received over 100.2...
India is experiencing significant monsoon activity, with heavy to very heavy rainfall observed in several states between July 17th and 23rd. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued...
A Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus accident in the Maseran area of Sarkaghat, approximately 60 kilometers from Mandi district, has resulted in a devastating loss of life. At least seven...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted widespread monsoon rains across the country for Monday, July 21. Multiple states are under a heavy rainfall warning. The monsoon trough...
Southern India continues to experience heavy rainfall, with Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu bearing the brunt of the downpour. While the monsoon has covered the entire nation, Delhi remains largely...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for extremely heavy rainfall (≥21 cm) across multiple regions this week. Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala, and Madhya Pradesh are...
A tragic landslide on the Amarnath Yatra route claimed the life of a pilgrim and injured three others. The incident, occurring in the Rail Pathri area of Ganderbal district, led to the suspension of...
Kashmir Valley, including Srinagar, is experiencing heavy rainfall for the second consecutive day. The Meteorological Department has issued a severe weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir,...
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across numerous regions of India in the upcoming week. The department has issued alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall...
Significant parts of Navi Mumbai experienced severe waterlogging on Tuesday due to intense rainfall. This resulted in extensive traffic snarls, causing considerable inconvenience to commuters and...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for heavy rainfall across several parts of India. Active monsoon conditions are contributing to dynamic weather patterns in the...
The monsoon season has brought welcome relief and cooler temperatures to many regions, while also causing disruption in some areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts continued...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather advisory predicting heavy rainfall across several states until July 15th. Residents of Bengaluru experienced pleasant, cloudy weather on...
A landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall, has caused disruption on the Rudraprayag-Badrinath route. Restoration work is currently in progress to clear the debris and restore traffic flow. One...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow and red alerts across numerous states due to ongoing heavy rainfall, which has caused significant traffic disruptions. Ayodhya, Uttar...
The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) reports a grim milestone in Himachal Pradesh, with the death toll reaching 80. A significant 52 fatalities are directly attributable to heavy...
Heavy rainfall has caused significant disruption in central and north India, leading to widespread traffic problems and severe waterlogging. Himachal Pradesh was among the worst-affected areas,...
Heavy rainfall continues to disrupt life in several parts of the country. Himachal Pradesh has witnessed significant damage, with at least 43 fatalities attributed to rain-related incidents....
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has instructed officials to bolster drainage systems across the state, citing concerns about potential flooding during the monsoon season. This directive...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in several Indian states. The IMD anticipates an increase in monsoon activity across the...
A significant incident unfolded in Ahmedabad's Ambavadi area when a water tank at a residential society unexpectedly collapsed. More than ten individuals were initially trapped in the aftermath. A...
The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand has been temporarily suspended for a day due to a heavy rainfall alert issued across several districts. Garhwal Division Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey announced...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipates an intensification of the monsoon across various regions of the country in the coming days. The IMD has issued warnings for extremely heavy...
Intense rainfall has battered Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh over the past day, leading to widespread alerts and precautionary measures. The Chenab River's water level has risen significantly,...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts an increase in rainfall activity as the monsoon season progresses. The weather agency anticipates isolated heavy showers across Northwest India...
North India is bracing for significant rainfall this week, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing warnings for heavy rains across several regions. The Northwest regions, including...
The monsoon season has brought widespread devastation to several parts of India. Heavy rainfall has triggered severe flooding in Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, causing significant damage and...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Wednesday that the southwest monsoon is expected to advance into parts of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, East Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh,...
A major weather transition is underway as the IMD forecasts turbulent weather for a large part of the country this Friday. Seventeen states are currently under a heavy rain alert, with critical...
India is currently on high alert as a powerful weather system moves across the subcontinent, prompting the meteorological department to flag 16 states for potential storm damage. North India,...
Heavy rainfall continues to lash Bihar for the past 24 hours, leading to widespread devastation across the state. Towns and villages are submerged, prompting the closure of schools in districts like...
The weather in Delhi is rapidly changing. After a day of overcast skies and heavy rain on Friday, the city saw sunshine on Saturday. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for very heavy...