Gujarat witnesses widespread rainfall, red alert issued in eight districts

Gujarat witnesses widespread rainfall, red alert issued in eight districts

Follow Us on Google News Ahmedabad, June 26 (IANS) Gujarat witnessed widespread rainfall across the state on Thursday, bringing much-needed relief from the recent spell of heat. According to data released by the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), rainfall was recorded in 144 talukas between 6:00 am and 4:00 pm on June 26. The heaviest … Read more

Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rainfall in parts of TN today

Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rainfall in parts of TN today

Follow Us on Google News Chennai, June 25 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has predicted light to moderate rainfall in isolated parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, with eight districts expected to receive showers. The forecast also includes possible thunder, lightning, and strong winds in some areas due to a change in … Read more

Gujarat monsoon: Over 1,000 evacuated, Vapi records heaviest rainfall

Gujarat monsoon: Over 1,000 evacuated, Vapi records heaviest rainfall

Follow Us on Google News Ahmedabad, June 20 (IANS) With the Southwest monsoon making a strong onset over Gujarat, heavy rains battered several parts of the state in the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday. According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), 101 talukas recorded rainfall, with 30 witnessing downpours ranging from 1 … Read more

Monsoon arrives early in Rajasthan; rainfall in most places of the state

Monsoon arrives early in Rajasthan; rainfall in most places of the state

Follow Us on Google News Jaipur, June 18 (IANS) Monsoon made an early arrival in Rajasthan on Wednesday — seven days ahead of its expected schedule. Traditionally, the monsoon reaches the state around June 25, but this year it arrived on June 18 — marking the first early arrival in the last three years. The … Read more

‘Extremely heavy rainfall’: MHA issues red alert across Assam

‘Extremely heavy rainfall’: MHA issues red alert across Assam

Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, June 17 (IANS) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday issued a red alert with extremely heavy rain, thunderstorm and lightning, squall for the next two days in Assam and the orange alert for June 20 across the states of Assam and Meghalaya, officials said on Tuesday. The … Read more

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Guwahati in next 2-3 days

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Guwahati in next 2-3 days

Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, June 15 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday has predicted cloudy weather over Guwahati for the coming two-three days, with likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall across various parts of the city, an official said. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) quoting the IMD said … Read more

NDRF deployed as heavy rainfall continues to lash Nilgiris, Coimbatore

NDRF deployed as heavy rainfall continues to lash Nilgiris, Coimbatore

Follow Us on Google News Chennai, June 12 (IANS) In view of continuous heavy rainfall and the heightened risk of landslides and flooding, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams from Ranipet and Arakkonam have been deployed in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore. The deployment comes after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for … Read more

IMD predicts widespread thunderstorms with heavy rainfall; orange alert issued across multiple states

IMD predicts widespread thunderstorms with heavy rainfall; orange alert issued across multiple states

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for several districts across Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam for the next 2–3 hours indicating the likelihood of moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of … Read more

Heavy rainfall continues in Sikkim, search for missing persons suspended

Heavy rainfall continues in Sikkim, search for missing persons suspended

Follow Us on Google News Gangtok, June 1 (IANS) Sikkim reeled under relentless rain on Sunday, causing the Teesta River’s water level to surge, even as the search for nine missing persons remained suspended following a tragic accident earlier this week. A tourist vehicle carrying 11 people veered off the road and plunged nearly 1,000 … Read more