Page 6 - Rains

Delhi's minimum temperature settles at 21.5 degrees Celsius, rain likely

The national capital on Tuesday recorded a minimum temperature of 21.5 degrees Celsius, four notches above the season's average, officials said

Rain, thunderstorm, hail likely in some Maharashtra areas on Wednesday: IMD

As per the IMD's global forecasting system, some parts of the state would get thunderstorm and lightning, along with light to moderate rain, while some places may also experience hailstorm

National capital gets rains for 3rd straight day even as minimum temp rises

Sporadic rains lashed the national capital for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, even as the minimum temperature rose to 13.2 degrees Celsius, six notches more than normal, IMD said

Intense wet spell to continue over north India till January 5: IMD

North India is likely to witness an intense wet spell till Tuesday, with a fairly widespread precipitation accompanied with thunderstorm, lightning and hailstorm at isolated places, IMD said

Tamil Nadu declares public holiday ahead of cyclone Nivar on Wednesday

The severe cyclonic storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall to Chennai when it makes landfall between Mamallapuram and Karaikal Wednesday evening

Rains likely in Kolkata, other parts of West Bengal during Durga Puja

A low-pressure area brewing over the Bay of Bengal is likely to cause rains in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal during the Durga Puja, weather officials said on Friday

India receives above average monsoon rains for second straight year

India received above average monsoon rainfall for the second year in a row in 2020 - the first time that has happened in more than six decades, weather department officials said on Wednesday

Thunderstorms, moderate intensity rain likely in parts of Rajasthan: IMD

Thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain would occur over parts of Rajasthan during the next two hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed on Friday.Thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain are likely to occur over Nagar, Deeg, Jhunjunu, Mehandipur Balaji, Bayana, and Bharatpur here."Thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain would occur over and adjoining areas of Nagar, Deeg, Jhunjunu, Mehandipur Balaji, Bayana & Bharatpur in Rajasthan during the next 2 hours," IMD wrote on Twitter.

Flood-like situation, landslides continue to cause havoc in Karnataka

Flood-like situation and landslides continue to cause havoc in several parts of Karnataka that has been battered by torrential rains

Rains hit three ship-to-shore cranes at JNPT, no major damage likely

Since there was no vessel at the berth, the cranes were not in operation and hence no operational hindrance has occurred at the port

Overall monsoon gains wiped off on lower-than-expected July rains

As many as 32% of districts recorded deficient rains till July 28

Heavy rainfall likely in Delhi-NCR on July 29, 30; IMD issues alert

In an advisory, the IMD said the heavy rainfall can cause water logging in low-lying areas and roads

Monsoon played havoc in Maharashtra; 80 died and millions displaced in 2019

The floods damaged crops on over 4.89 lakh hectare agricultural land in the division and affected 8.73 lakh farmers

These engineering students predict rains for farmers using dish TV signals

Their device, BhuGoal, is installed between the set-top box and dish antenna. It records variations in signal, which are then run through AI algorithms to give precise predictions

Central team to assess crop damage in Maharashtra, Amit Shah tells governor

Shah has conveyed this to Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari

Heavy rains lash Delhi, IGI airport suspends services for 24 minutes

Heavy rains lashed several parts of the national capital on Thursday evening bringing down the mercury level, officials said. Delhi recorded 35.2 mm rainfall at 8.30 PM and the temperature was recorded at 21.6 degree Celsius, a senior MeT official said. According to the meteorological department, the maximum temperature recorded at 5.30 PM was 34.8 degree Celsius, a notch above the normal, and the minimum 23.8 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal. Humidity levels oscillated between 83 and 55 per cent. Flight operations at Delhi Airport had to be suspended for 24 minutes in the evening due to extremely heavy rains accompanied by strong winds. The weather department has forecast generally cloudy sky with possibility of light rains or drizzle on Friday. The maximum and minimum temperatures on Friday are likely to be around 34 and 24 degrees Celsius respectively, it said.

Rains show no sign of retreating at all-India level: CRISIL Drip index

Cumulative rainfall in the region entered the 'excess' category at 21 per cent above normal, from 14 per cent a week ago

Rain is 2% surplus at the all-India level, shows CRISIL Drip index

The resurgence of the southwest monsoon has improved the chances of healthy agricultural production for this year

Over 22 dead in HP, 8 missing in Uttarakhand as rains ravage north India

Delhi witnessed rains with the maximum temperature settling at 29.7 degrees Celsius, four notches below the season's average

Kerala floods claim 42 lives, 100,000 in relief camps; UAE issues advisory

In 988 relief camps across the state, 107,699 persons have been shifted. In the worst affected Wayanad, 24,990 persons are in such camps