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Delhi rain in pics: Showers, storms place city under yellow alert, brings chill

Rainfall has brought down temperatures across Delhi, with the ongoing wet spell making March one of the rainiest in recent years, offering relief from heat.

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IMD gets its rain data wrong: Delhi yet to cross average for August showers

Delhi rain news: IMD had also updated rainfall data for August 5-6 to 18.77mm in the current chart, in comparison to the earlier 56mm.

Multiple spells of rain expected in Delhi on Tuesday, IMD issues yellow alert

The IMD said one or two spells of very light to light rain were expected at most places during the forenoon to afternoon

Delhi’s August rain already above normal, with three weeks still to go

This is the earliest rains in Delhi have crossed the mark in at least 15 years, with just seven days of showers in the first 10 days of the month.

Heavy rain in Himachal: Orange alert for Kangra, Mandi and Chamba

IMD advised residents and tourists to exercise caution while travelling, as heavy rainfall could lead to sudden rise in water levels in rivers

Rain likely in Delhi after brief break, city to cross normal rainfall for August

Delhi is likely to see light rain after a brief monsoon break, with the city recording 229.5mm rainfall in August and temperatures reaching 36°C

Delhi records 98% of August rainfall in 5 days, surge in rain-related disasters

According to IMD data, Delhi has recorded 230.1mm of rain in August so far – just 3mm short of the 233.1mm LPA for the month.

Gurugram roads remain inundated after fourth day of rainfall

Heavy rain continued to drown Gurugram for the third consecutive day on Friday, crippling traffic on key arterial roads, inundating residential neighbourhoods and flooding public facilities, as civic agencies scrambled to deploy pumps and clear water

Delhi: IMD issues ‘red alert’ for parts of city amid heavy rain; AQI ‘satisfactory’

At around 9:15am, the IMD issued a red alert for the south-eastern region of the city, an orange alert for the south-western region and the central belt, and a yellow alert for the northern part of the city

Delhi: IMD issues ‘orange alert’ as AQI remains ‘satisfactory’

An orange alert means “Be Prepared” for heavy to very heavy rain (typically 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in 24 hrs) while a yellow alert means “Be Aware” (typically 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm in 24 hrs)

India's water systems must prepare for unpredictable monsoons

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20 mm rain recorded in the Chandigarh; trees uprooted due to strong winds

Heavy rain lashes north Kerala; many low-lying areas still flooded

Heavy rain batters Kerala; Pathanamthitta on alert as water levels may rise

Chandigarh: Weak monsoon to leave August drier than normal

IMD’s Chandigarh director Surender Paul said, “While El Nino was active earlier this season, its effect will be seen in the second half of the monsoon which is in August and September

Below normal rain likely in most parts of Himachal in August, September: IMD

However, above-normal rainfall is likely over many parts of Lahaul-Spiti district, some parts of Chamba district and some parts of northern Kinnaur.

Meghalaya records 58% monsoon rainfall deficit, IMD raises concern

The rainfall deficit has been widespread, with 10 of Meghalaya’s 11 districts receiving below-normal precipitation during the season

Monsoon revival fails to quench Punjab’s rain deficit

According to IMD’s monthly weather report, Punjab received 119.3 mm rainfall in July against the normal 161.4 mm  — a deficit of 26%. Consequently, it was insufficient to offset the shortfall accumulated since the beginning of June — 50.9 mm rainfall against the normal of 62.1 mm between June 1 and July 2

Heavy downpour lashes Telangana, IMD issues alert

Heavy rainfall lashed several districts across Telangana on Thursday, with the state administration on high alert after a forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across the state up till Friday morning

Gujarat on high alert as extremely heavy rainfall likely over next 2 days

The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force have been kept on standby for relief and rescue operations.

Pune city on the verge of recording wettest July ever

PUNE: Pune is on the cusp of recording its wettest July in recorded history, with the city receiving 508

Wet spell to persist in Noida, Gzb: IMD

Rain is likely to continue across Gautam Budh Nagar over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting thunderstorms and lightning on Wednesday, even as Tuesday’s heavy rain caused waterlogging in several parts of Noida

Delhi crosses monthly normal of July rain after recent downpour

The national capital recorded 57.6mm of rainfall between 8.30am and 5.30pm on Tuesday, as per IMD data.

Delhi sees scattered rainfall, IMD issues ‘yellow’ alert for two days

New Delhi: Delhi saw scattered showers on Monday, even as the heat index (HI) soared to 40°C in the evening

135 roads shut in Himachal; heavy rains on card from July 28

The weather office had issued an orange alert of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mandi, Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur districts on July 28, followed by a similar alert on July 29 in Una, Kangra and Sirmaur districts

Monsoon likely to intensify in UP from Monday: IMD

“With the weakening of the low-pressure area causing the monsoon trough to shift rapidly northward, and the strengthening of a low-pressure area over the northwestern Bay of Bengal leading to increased monsoon inflow from the Bay of Bengal, monsoon activity is expected to intensify again across UP from July 27,” said Atul Kumar Singh, senior scientist at the Regional Meteorological Centre, Lucknow.

Low-pressure area formed in Bay of Bengal, likely to bring heavy rain till Monday

Chandigarh: Brace for heavy rain next week

The city has so far recorded 240.2 mm rain this season while the normal for the months of June and July is 359.6 mm, which is a 33% deficit; according to the IMD, Tuesday’s rain may reduce the deficit

Western Maharashtra drenched while north, Vidarbha battle rainfall deficit

Meteorologists attribute the uneven distribution to successive monsoon systems that have favoured the Konkan coast, Western Ghats and adjoining districts, while many interior parts of the state, particularly Vidarbha, have remained outside the zone of sustained rainfall activity.

Weather Bee: How monsoon turned rainy again this week

How monsoon underwent this reversal can be explained by a key feature of the monsoon rain called the monsoon trough.

India needs adaptability, not reactive climate action

Building a climate-resilience strategy requires a shift from reactive, short-term disaster response to long-term, proactive adaptation.

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Cyclone Ditwah: Scenes of damage, resilience across Sri Lanka; India on edge

Cyclone Ditwah battered Sri Lanka with fierce winds and relentless rain, triggering floods, landslides across multiple districts; death toll crossed 130.

Pannun Murder Plot: India-U.S Ties Teflon-Coated Despite Nikhil Gupta Row; Lesson For Canada

After Canadian PM Justin Trudeau accused India of being involved in a plot to kill Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, now the U.S. has charged an Indian official for conspiring to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The document regarding prosecution of prime accused Nikhil Gupta has also broiled down in clear terms the involvement of an Indian Intelligence employee in plotting the murder of ‘US citizen of Indian origin. India has expressed concern and ordered a probe and also added that it is against the government’s policy. So will this impact India-US bilateral ties? How is this case different from the charges leveled by Canadian PM Justin Trudeau? Watch the latest episode of Point Blank with Shishir Gupta for all the details.

Record Rainfall Brings Delhi To A Halt

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that Delhi saw a record rainfall of 153 mm in a single day on July 9 for the first time since 1982