Monsoon updates: IMD issues 'heavy rainfall' alert in most parts of country

Monsoon updates: The weather department said the southwest monsoon is active over 80% of India and is expected to cover remaining areas in the next two days.

Students along with their parents cover themselves with umbrellas and raincoats as they enjoy their return during rainfall, in Kolkata on Sunday. (ANI)

Monsoon updates Live: After monsoon hit both Delhi and Mumbai together on Sunday for the first time since 1961, the weather department has predicted more showers for the financial capital and its suburbs over the next one day with a possibility of occasional intense rain spells.  ...Read More

 

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• Jun 26, 2023 09:43 pm IST

  IMD issues alert for heavy rains in most parts of country

  "Active monsoon conditions are likely to continue over East-central, Northwest & West India over the next 4-5 days and the Southwest monsoon is likely to advance further into some more parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and the remaining parts of the Western Himalayan Region today, June 26," the IMD said.

• Jun 26, 2023 08:45 pm IST

  Himachal tourism dept issues advisory amid heavy rainfall alert in state

  The Himachal Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, on Monday, issued an advisory for tourists amid rains lashing several parts of the state asking them to secure their safety.

Jun 26, 2023 07:56 pm IST

At 13 days and 3 hours, Biparjoy longest duration cyclone since 1977: IMD

Cyclone Biparjoy, which wreaked havoc in Gujarat earlier this month, was the longest duration cyclonic storm in the northern Indian Ocean since 1977, IMD said Monday. The cyclonic storm had a total life of 13 days and three hours.

Jun 26, 2023 07:26 pm IST

IMD issues orange alert for parts of Madhya Pradesh till Tuesday

The IMD issued an orange alert warning heavy to very heavy and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in Madhya Pradesh till Tuesday morning even as showers continue to lash several areas in the state.

Jun 26, 2023 06:57 pm IST

Yellow alert in 11 Kerala districts for tomorrow, orange in one

Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram are some of the districts where a yellow alert has been issued for tomorrow.

Jun 26, 2023 06:46 pm IST

‘Southwest monsoon active, to cover remaining India in next two days’: IMD

"The southwest monsoon is active now. It has covered the whole of Maharashtra including Mumbai. Monsoon has also arrived in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and parts of Haryana, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Jammu. It will move forward in the next two days and will cover other parts also," Dr Mrityunjay Mohapatra said.

Jun 26, 2023 06:05 pm IST

IMD issues yellow and orange alert in various districts in Kerala

India Meteorological Department on Monday issued yellow alert in Alappuzha, Ernakulam and Thrissur, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram and Wayanad districts of Kerala.

Jun 26, 2023 05:47 pm IST

Landslide-hit Mandi-Kullu highway reopens after 20 hours

Mandi-Kullu highway, which was blocked due to a landslide near 7 Mile in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, has been opened after almost 20 hours amid heavy rainfall in the state.

Jun 26, 2023 05:26 pm IST

Rains lash most parts of J&K

The 250-km Jammu-Srinagar national highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, was blocked due to multiple landslides amid heavy rainfall in most parts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Jun 26, 2023 05:05 pm IST

301 roads closed in Himachal amid heavy rainfall

 A total of 301 roads are closed in Himachal Pradesh following heavy rains, while 140 power transformers are disrupted.

Jun 26, 2023 04:50 pm IST

'Heavy to very heavy' rainfall alert for several districts in Odisha during next 24 hours

"The impact of low pressure area over Odisha will continue during the next 24 hours. Under its influence, heavy to very heavy rainfall alert has been issued for several districts across Odisha," Regional Bhubaneswar MeT Office said Monday.

Jun 26, 2023 04:09 pm IST

Several Rajasthan districts to get ‘light to moderate’ rainfall in days ahead

“Light to moderate rainfall likely in several districts including Ajmer, Alwar, Banswara, Baran, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Dholpur, Dungarpur, Jaipur in the coming days,” said IMD.

Jun 26, 2023 03:53 pm IST

'Monsoon has covered most of India': IMD

“Yesterday, the monsoon covered most parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR and Haryana. Today, it covered some more parts of Gujarat, Haryana & Punjab. Monsoon has covered most parts of the country now,” said IMD.

Jun 26, 2023 03:40 pm IST

Himachal rain situation to continue to 4-5 days

“It has rained extensively in the last 48 hours. Mandi district has received maximum rainfall in the last 24 hours. It is still raining. This situation will remain for about 4-5 days. Orange alert has been issued for today and tomorrow,” said IMD on Monday.

Jun 26, 2023 03:19 pm IST

Six dead, ten injured in Himachal monsoon

Six people died and around 10 people have been injured in heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, news agency ANI reported.

Jun 26, 2023 03:04 pm IST

Watch: Heavy waterlogging witnessed in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra

Jun 26, 2023 02:49 pm IST

Delhi, Mumbai receive rain for first time together in 60 years

The monsoon covered both Delhi and Mumbai together for the first time since June 21, 1961 on Sunday.

Jun 26, 2023 02:18 pm IST

More showers predicted for Mumbai and suburbs

As Mumbai reels with waterlogging and other rain related issues following the arrival of monsoon, the weather department has predicted more showers over the next one day with a possibility of occasional intense rain spells.

Jun 26, 2023 01:34 pm IST

J&K's Ramban administration orders closure of schools up to class 10 due to heavy rains

District administration Ramban of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered for closure of all schools, upto class 10 for the day amid ongoing heavy rains across the district, reported PTI. 

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ramban, Mussarat Islam ordered the closure of the schools up to class 10.

However, teachers will attend to their duties.

Jun 26, 2023 12:36 pm IST

Alert for heavy rainfall issued in parts of Madhya Pradesh after monsoon's arrival

Monsoon has arrived in Madhya Pradesh and an alert for heavy rains has been issued in some parts of the state.

"Monsoon has arrived in Madhya Pradesh. There is a possibility of heavy rains in Bhopal, Katni, Raisen, Vidisha, Narmadapuram, Jabalpur, Shahdol, Seoni, Sagar, Sehore, Chhindwara, Balaghat and Betul on Monday," said Pramendra Kumar, Meteorologist, IMD Bhopal told PTI. 

According to the met office, Betul recorded the highest rainfall of 120.6 mm while Gwalior recorded the minimum rainfall which is 0.1mm in the last 24 hours.

Jun 26, 2023 12:14 pm IST

Himachal flash floods: Commuters stranded as highway blocked

Hundreds of commuters were stranded near Aut in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district as the Chandigarh-Manali highway was blocked following flash floods and landslides, officials said on Monday.

Flash floods were witnessed in Khotinallah near Aut on the Pandoh–Kullu stretch due to a heavy downpour and the commuters have been stranded since Sunday evening.

Jun 26, 2023 12:05 pm IST

Rain lashes several parts of Haryana, Punjab

Several parts of Punjab and Haryana were lashed by rain during the past 24 hours, the weather office said on Monday.

In the 24 hours ended at 8.30 am, Haryana's Rohtak received 96.3 mm rainfall. It was followed by Narnaul (24 mm), Karnal (22.1 mm), Kurukshetra (19.5 mm), Gurugram (9.5 mm), Ambala (7.4 mm), Sirsa (4.9 mm) and Bhiwani (1.7 mm), according to a Met office report.

Jun 26, 2023 11:45 am IST

Second incident of house collapse reported in Mumbai's Ghatkopar East in 24 hours

A second incident of house collapse has happened in Ghatkopar East since Yesterday.

Four persons were injured today after a part of first floor collapsed in Ramabai Ambedkar Colony in Ghatkopar East.

Jun 26, 2023 11:38 am IST

Jammu-Srinagar National Highway blocked due to landslides, many trucks stranded

Jun 26, 2023 11:28 am IST

Manali-Chandigarh National Highway blocked following massive landslides in Himachal Pradesh

Jun 26, 2023 11:23 am IST

Tourists in Himachal Pradesh asked to follow guidelines by state govt

Onkar Chand Sharma, principal secretary of Himachal Pradesh's disaster management informed that 151 DTR has been disrupted. 6 water supply schemes have also been affected. Several tourists have been rescued with the help of the locals. “We request all the tourists coming here to follow all the necessary guidelines issued by the state govt and Disaster Management,” he added. 

Jun 26, 2023 11:16 am IST

Six killed, 10 injured due to heavy rainfall in Himachal 

“As were reports due to heavy rain at several locations of the state, six people have died till now and around 10 people are injured. 303 animals have died. The complete report is still awaited. The loss due to rain is expected to be ₹3 crore. 124 roads have been damaged which includes two national highways,” Onkar Chand Sharma, Principal Secretary, Disaster Management of Himachal Pradesh told ANI.

Jun 26, 2023 11:11 am IST

Parts of J&K receive rainfall early morning; IMD predicts thunderstorm 

Parts of Jammu and Kashmir received rainfall this morning. As per India Meteorological Department (IMD), Srinagar to receive thunderstorm with rain today. 

Jun 26, 2023 10:59 am IST

40-foot-long wall collapses in Thane West due to incessant rainfall; no injuries reported 

A 40-foot-long wall collapsed in Thane West on Monday following incessant rainfall in the last 24 hours. The incident happened behind Vivian Mall in Vartak Nagar area and no injuries have been reported.