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Dry spell damages at least 25% of standing crops in Marathwada

A sizeable portion of the soybean crop across the region has completely dried up. (HT)
Published on Sept 19, 2026 07:49 am IST

After long dry spell, parts of Marathwada receive rains; 5 killed in lightning strikes

After long dry spell, parts of Marathwada receive rains; 5 killed in lightning strikes
Published on Sept 18, 2026 02:44 pm IST

Pawar urges Fadnavis to declare drought, provide 50,000 per hectare aid to farmers

Pawar urges Fadnavis to declare drought, provide 50,000 per hectare aid to farmers
Updated on Sept 18, 2026 10:53 am IST

Himachal: Manimahesh Yatra affected due to bad weather; showers likely till September 21

After two months, the thrill of adventure sports has returned to the valleys of Kullu-Manali. (Aqil Khan /HT)
Published on Sept 18, 2026 07:56 am IST

Karnataka declares 23 more taluks drought-hit, tally rises to 124

Karnataka declares 23 more taluks drought-hit, tally rises to 124
Published on Sept 17, 2026 02:53 pm IST

Heavy rains after prolonged dry spell bring relief to Telugu states

According to rainfall data from the IMD, several coastal and central districts received substantial rain on Sunday and Monday.
Updated on Sept 15, 2026 11:11 am IST

Himachal monsoon toll: 300 dead, over 1,600 crore damage

Nerwa-Chaupal road remained blocked due to landslide in Shimla district, Shimla on Sunday. It was reopened for traffic at around 4PM. (HHT Photo )
Published on Sept 14, 2026 07:32 am IST

Last few monsoon showers for Delhi? IMD forecasts light-heavy rain in some areas

The weather department forecast predicted “partly cloudy sky” on Monday (September 14).
Updated on Sept 14, 2026 06:41 am IST

Severe waterlogging near Mumbai airport as rain lashes city; watch video

Videos show severe waterlogging near the airport, with cars standing in water as water flows past them.
Updated on Sept 14, 2026 09:54 pm IST

Himachal monsoon losses touch 1,550 crore

An uprooted tree blocks National Highway 5 (NH 5) following a landslide disrupting vehicular movement, at Theog area in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, Tuesday. (PTI)
Published on Sept 10, 2026 07:52 am IST

Prolonged dry spell impacts Kharif crops in Maharashtra: Officials

State agriculture minister Dattatray Bharne admitted that the protracted absence of rainfall has affected the growth of Kharif crops in several parts of Maharashtra. (HT)
Published on Sept 09, 2026 07:30 am IST

More rain ahead for UP, 8 districts under orange alert

For representation only (File photo)
Published on Sept 06, 2026 10:01 pm IST

Chandigarh gets final major rainfall as early monsoon retreat likely

Commuters navigate through a waterlogged road in Chandigarh on Saturday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on Sept 06, 2026 07:50 am IST

Delhi crosses annual rainfall mark as IMD issues red alert for heavy rain

Delhi recorded 804.7 mm of rain by Saturday morning, surpassing its annual average of 774.4 mm as the IMD issued a red alert for most of the city. (Vipin Kumar)
Published on Sept 05, 2026 05:06 pm IST

Pehle nahi dekha’: Flyer stuck outside waterlogged Delhi airport for 30 minutes

Waterlogging at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday, September 4.
Updated on Sept 05, 2026 05:06 pm IST

Delhi AQI improves to 71 but clean air may not last with changing rain activity

Recently, the wind speed has picked up, which has caused the pollutants to disperse. (HT Photo/Sanchit Khanna)
Updated on Sept 04, 2026 06:05 pm IST

Himachal monsoon fury: 117 roads blocked as rain losses hit 1,200 crore

The IMD has predicted rainfall to continue in the state till September 8. (HT File)
Published on Sept 03, 2026 07:06 pm IST

NDMC suspends executive engineer over waterlogging

According to NDMC’s September 1 order, the executive engineer failed to “discharge his duties” with required diligence. (Photo for representation)
Published on Sept 04, 2026 08:21 pm IST

Ludhiana got 57% less rain than normal in August

The showers provided temporary relief from the humid and warm conditions that have prevailed in the city in recent days. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Published on Sept 02, 2026 10:18 pm IST

Most parts of Himachal likely to see below-normal rain in September: IMD

Notably, during the monsoon season so far (from June 1 to September 1), Himachal has recorded a 10% rainfall deficit, with seven districts recording below normal rainfall. (HT File)
Published on Sept 02, 2026 08:28 am IST

September begins with heavy showers, Lucknow’s monsoon deficit erased

A traffic police personnel regulates traffic amid heavy rainfall, in Lucknow on Tuesday. (ANI)
Updated on Sept 01, 2026 09:20 pm IST

Rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR, more showers likely in next 2 hours | Videos

Delhi rains: Rainfall hit parts of Delhi on Tuesday, prompting the IMD to issue an orange alert for parts of the city.
Updated on Sept 02, 2026 07:51 pm IST

Ganga, Yamuna rise rapidly in Prayagraj, low-lying areas face flood threat

Floodwater near Chhota Baghada locality in Prayagraj on Monday. (HT Photo)
Published on Sept 01, 2026 03:03 pm IST

A tale of extremes: U.P’s rain map swings from deluge to deficit in August

A boat sits stranded in an inundated area with water hyacinths after monsoon rains in Prayagraj on Monday. (PTI)
Published on Aug 31, 2026 10:48 pm IST

Rain to intensify in Uttar Pradesh over next 48 hours; orange alert in 6 districts

An aerial view of floating boats near the Sangam Ghat, inundated by the swollen waters of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, in Prayagraj on Sunday. (ANI)
Published on Aug 31, 2026 10:48 pm IST

Lutyens’ Delhi public toilets need significant improvement, says NDMC chief

Earlier, the chairman had issued an apology to residents after rain triggered waterlogging in several NDMC regions. (Representative photo)
Published on Aug 31, 2026 08:02 am IST

Pune sees 44.5% rain deficit in August, dams stay near full

Pune is set to end August with below-normal rainfall, with the city recording 80.8 mm against the normal August rainfall of 145.5 mm — a deficit of 64.7 mm, or 44.5%. (HT FILE)
Published on Aug 31, 2026 10:48 pm IST

PWD deploys all senior officials to assess key waterlogging hotspots in Delhi

Residents in New Delhi amid severe waterlogging distress
Updated on Aug 30, 2026 07:44 am IST

Delhi's August sees above-normal rain, warm nights and three-year-high AQI

The capital also recorded its wettest first week of August in 15 years, receiving 127 mm of rainfall during the first seven days of the month, the highest for the period since 2011.
Published on Aug 29, 2026 08:54 pm IST

Delhi govt directs intensive inspection of waterlogging hotspots, urgent remediation

Delhi govt directs intensive inspection of waterlogging hotspots, urgent remediation
Published on Aug 29, 2026 04:15 pm IST