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Isolated rain likely in parts of north coastal districts for next 2 days

August 17, 2026 admin

According to RMC, isolated heavy rainfall likely in Nilgiris, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, and Villupuram on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU North coastal districts are likely to continue experiencing evening thundershowers this week due to wind convergence. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast isolated heavy rainfall in various parts of north coastal Tamil Nadu…

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When is heavy rainfall a cloudburst, and when is it not? | Explained

July 29, 2026 admin

When a wall of water suddenly crashes from the sky and sweeps away homes and roads within minutes, one of the first words officials and the media in India reach for is ‘cloudburst’. However, the term is often misused in a way that can distract from poor planning and crumbling infrastructure. What counts as a…

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Heatwave warning in 13 Telangana districts on June 19

June 18, 2026 admin

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning in 13 Telangana districts for Friday, June 19 | Photo Credit: India Meteorological Department The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning in 13 Telangana districts for Friday, June 19. According to IMDs latest bulletin, heatwave conditions are very likely to prevail at…

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IMD issues orange alert in nine Telangana districts today

May 28, 2026 admin

According to the India Meteorological Department, Hyderabad and its surrounding areas for the next 24 hours will see a generally cloudy sky. | Photo Credit: India Meteorological Department The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning in nine Telangana districts for Thursday (May 28). According to the IMD’s latest bulletin, heatwave conditions are…

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Heavy Rain, Strong Winds In Odisha, Bengal As Cyclone Dana Makes Landfall

October 25, 2024 admin

Some Odisha districts witnessed wind speeds of 110 kmph and extremely heavy rain. New Delhi: Cyclone Dana has made landfall on the Odisha coast leading to heavy rain and strong winds in several areas. The storm made landfall between Bhitarkanika in the Kendrapara district and Dhamra in Bhadrak, with a wind speed of around 110…

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India Meteorological Department Says Cyclonic Storm ‘Dana’ Formed Over Bay Of Bengal

October 23, 2024 admin

Cyclone Dana: It is expected to become a severe cyclone before crossing the eastern coast. Bhubaneswar/Kolkata: A deep depression over east-central Bay of Bengal intensified into cyclonic storm ‘Dana’ on Wednesday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The storm is likely to move in a northwestward direction, intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm…

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Over 1,400 Died In India During Extreme Weather Events In 2024 Monsoon

October 1, 2024 admin

Central India received 19 per cent more rainfall than the long-period average for the region. New Delhi: A total of 1,492 people died in India during extreme weather events in the 2024 monsoon season, according to data compiled by the India Meteorological Department. The data revealed that 895 people lost their lives due to floods…

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India Likely To Witness Above Normal Rainfall In September: Weather Office

August 31, 2024 admin

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is anticipated in the northwest region (File) New Delhi: After a wetter-than-normal August, India is likely to experience above normal rainfall in September, with heavy to very heavy precipitation expected in northwest India and the surrounding areas. Above normal rainfall is likely over most parts of India, except for some…

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Disaster Relief Force Deployed, More Rain Expected Soon

July 8, 2024 admin

Mumbai Rain Live: IMD has issued an orange alert for heavy rain in Mumbai. Mumbai Weather Live Updates: Heavy rains have battered Mumbai with the city recording over 300 mm of rainfall at several places in just six hours from 1 am to 7 am today. Several trains were diverted and many others were cancelled…

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Heavy Rain In Early July Bridges India’s Monsoon Deficit But Causes Flooding

July 7, 2024 admin

The IMD earlier this week said India could experience above-normal rainfall in July New Delhi: Heavy rainfall across large parts of India has compensated for the June deficit, bringing the overall monsoon precipitation into the surplus category. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), more spells of heavy to very heavy rain are likely over…

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