Heavy rainfall IMD

IMD Warns of Flash Flood Risk in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh Due to Deep Depression

26 Aug 2024

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that the "deep depression" over East Rajasthan and nearby West Madhya Pradesh is expected to move westward and reach the Saurashtra region and adjacent areas of Pakistan and the North East Arabian Sea by August 29. The IMD also warned of a 'high...

IMD issues heavy rain alert for Himachal; severe weather across region

19 Aug 2024

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Shimla has issued a heavy rain alert for six districts in Himachal Pradesh, forecasting medium-intensity rainfall over the next 12 hours. The affected districts include Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, and Mandi. Earlier, on the night of August 16, a cloudburst followed by severe...

Mumbai: Train Services Halted, Schools Shut Due to Heavy Rain

08 Jul 2024

Heavy rain hit Mumbai and its suburbs early Monday morning, causing widespread flooding on major roads and low-lying areas. This led to severe traffic jams and disrupted daily life. Civic officials said the city received over 300 mm of rain in different areas between 1 am and 7 am. Several...

Delhi Rain: Emergency Meeting Called To Tackle Waterlogging And Traffic Chaos

28 Jun 2024

The Delhi Government has scheduled an emergency meeting at 2 PM today at the Delhi Secretariat to address the heavy rainfall and water logging issues. All ministers and relevant department officers are required to attend. The national capital continued to be lashed by heavy rains, providing relief from the heatwave...

IMD Issues Red Alert for Kerala Amidst Continuous Rainfall

23 May 2024

With heavy rains continuing across several parts of Kerala, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a red alert for two districts, predicting extremely heavy rainfall. The latest update from the IMD places Pathanamthitta and Idukki under this alert. In response to the ongoing rains, Kerala Health Minister Veena...

Rain Alert: Chennai and Surrounding Districts Braced for Light to Moderate Rainfall in Next 3 Hours

06 Jan 2024

The Meteorological Department in Chennai has issued a rain alert for the city and surrounding districts, including Cuddalore. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre's nowcast warning on Saturday, light to moderate spells of rain are expected at isolated places in various districts of Tamil Nadu within the next three hours....

Artificial rain crucial in critical situations: Kiren Rijiju

27 Dec 2023

Artificial rain is a sensitive and policy matter but it can be used to serve humanity during critical times, said Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday. During an interaction with reporters, Rijiju, who is the Minister of Earth Sciences, said that “we should not play with nature” while noting the...

Special Disaster Response Teams Formed as Cyclone Threatens Andhra-Tamil Nadu Coast

02 Dec 2023

As the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a cyclonic storm crossing South Andhra Pradesh and North Tamil Nadu between Chennai and Machilipatnam by December 4, Chennai's Commissioner of Police, Sandeep Rai Rathore, has announced the formation of specialized district disaster response teams for the impending cyclone. Commissioner Rathore emphasized proactive...

IMD Issues Orange Alert for Heavy Rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal

30 Nov 2023

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange warning for coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, predicting heavy to extremely heavy rain between November 30 and December 2-4. Residents in these areas are advised to remain vigilant and safe during this time. Key points from the IMD alert: Coastal...

IMD issues Orange alert for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala till November 23

20 Nov 2023

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange warning for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, suggesting the possibility of severe to very heavy rainfall on November 22 and 23. In addition, Kerala and Mahe have got an orange signal, which predicts isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall within the...

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