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Hot day in Delhi, rain likely tomorrow
It was a hot day in the national capital today and the weatherman forecast the possibility of a thunderstorm by tonight and light rains for tomorrow. The maximum temperature was recorded at 40.5 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the year. It was a hot and humid morning in the city with the minimum temperature settling at 32 degrees Celsius, four notches above the season's normal. Humidity level oscillated between 68 and 44 per cent. The weatherman has forecast the possibility of light rains/thundershower, accompanied with squall, tomorrow. The skies will remain cloudy tomorrow with the minimum and maximum temperatures likely to settle around 31 and 39 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature yesterday settled at 41.4 degrees Celsius, whereas the minimum temperature was 29.2 degrees Celsius.
Rains in isolated parts of Rajasthan, Churu hottest at 45.5 deg C
Light rains brought down day temperatures at a few places in Rajasthan, even as Churu was the hottest place in the state recording a high of 45.5 degrees Celsius today. Sriganganagar, Kota, Bikaner, Pilani and Jaipur recorded maximum of 45.3 degrees Celsius, 44.2 degrees Celsius, 43.6 degrees Celsius, 43.1 degrees Celsius and 42.2 degrees Celsius respectively. Bonli area in Sawaimadhopur district recorded 1 cm of rains since yesterday, the meteorological department said. The weatherman has predicted thunder storm with light rains at isolated areas in the state till tomorrow.
Hot weather conditions prevail in Hry, Pb; Hisar hottest at 45 deg C
Hot weather conditions continued to prevail in most parts of Haryana and Punjab today, with Hisar sizzling at 45 degrees Celsius, three notches above normal. Among other places in Haryana, Bhiwani recorded a high of 44.5 degrees Celsius, while Ambala had a hot day at 39.1 degrees Celsius. In Punjab, Amritsar recorded a high of 41.3 degrees Celsius, up one notch against normal. Ludhiana and Patiala registered maximum temperatures of 41 degrees Celsius and 40.1 degrees Celsius respectively. Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states, recorded a high of 39.6 degrees Celsius.
Parts of west coast to receive 'extremely heavy rainfall' during next 2-3 days: IMD
As the monsoon continued to advance from Kerala to Maharashtra, the India Meteorological Department today again alerted residents on India's west coast about the possibility of "extremely heavy rainfall" in parts of the region during next 2-3 days. The Southwest Monsoon moves from sea to land and remains active from June through September over the Indian subcontinent. It has two branches - the Arabian sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch - that bring rainfall across India. The IMD said the monsoon has advanced to parts of central Arabian Sea, Goa, Karnataka, Rayalaseema region and coastal Andhra Pradesh, parts of south Konkan, south-central Maharashtra, Marathwada, Vidarbha, south Chhattisgarh, south Odisha, Telangana, and west-central and north Bay of Bengal. It said the conditions are favourable for further advance of the monsoon into central Arabian Sea, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Odisha and remaining parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh during next 24 hours. "Increased rainfall ..
Light to moderate rains occur at isolated places in UP
Light to moderate rains and thunderstorm occurred at isolated places over Uttar Pradesh with heavy rains at isolated places in the eastern parts of the state. According to the Meteorological (MeT) department, the day temperatures were above normal in Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Faizabad, Allahabad and Kanpur. Allahabad was recorded as the hottest place in the state at 43.8 degrees Celsius. The MeT also said rains or thunderstorm are very likely at many places over the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh tomorrow, while rains or thunderstorm are very likely at a few places over the western part of the state on June 9. Thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds are very likely at isolated places in the state tomorrow. Apart from this, rains or thunderstorm are very likely at a few places over the state on June 10 and at isolated places over the state on June 11.
Increased rainfall activity between June 9-12 in Mumbai: IMD
The IMD today predicted increased rainfall activity, including extremely heavy rains in isolated places, between tomorrow and June 12 along the north coastal belt of Maharashtra which includes Mumbai. A statement from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued today informed that conditions were favourable for the further advancement of the Southwest monsoon into more parts of the central Arabian Sea and Maharashtra, including Mumbai, during the next 24 hours. "Increased rainfall activity over coastal Karnataka, Goa and south Maharashtra is likely to continue till June 10. It is very likely to extend to north coastal Maharashtra, including Mumbai, from tomorrow," the statement said. "Extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in these regions is also very likely during this period. The rainfall activity over these regions is likely to reduce from June 12," the statement informed. It has also warned that winds, with speeds ranging between 40 kilometres per hour to
Advance of Monsoon and associated heavy rainfall spell along west coast
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Heavy rains lash Lucknow, brings down mercury
People in Uttar Pradesh got some respite from the heat and humidity after skies opened up over the state capital and neighbouring areas on Friday.
Hot and humid morning in Delhi; thundery day likely today
It was a hot and humid morning in the city with the minimum temperature settling at 32 degrees Celsius, up four notches above the season's normal. The Meteorological (MeT) department has forecast thundery developments later in the day. The humidity level was recorded at 56 per cent at 8.30 AM. The maximum temperature yesterday settled at 41.4 degrees Celsius, whereas the minimum temperature was 29.2 degrees Celsius.
Warm morning in Delhi
It was a warm Friday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 32 degrees Celsius, four notches above the season's average.
Rains occur at some places in HP
Sporadic rains occurred at some places in Himachal Pradesh and surrounding areas were lashed by sharp showers followed by hail storm. The sky remained heavily overcast and Arki, Mandi, Shimla and Palampur received 29 mm, 8 mm, 3 mm and 2 mm rains. The local Meteorological office has warned of thunderstorm with gusty winds at isolated places in the lower and mid hills for June 8 and 9 and rains and thunder showers in the mid and the lower hills and rains or snow in the higher hills for the next six days from tomorrow. The minimum temperatures increased marginally by one to two degrees while maximum temperatures rose marginally and Una in Shiwalik foothills was hottest during the day with a maximum of40.4 degree Celsius. Una was also warmer during the night with the minimum temperature rising to 24.8 degree Celsius. Kalpa, Keylong and Manali recorded a low of 11 degrees Celsius, 11.9 degrees Celsius and 13.6 degrees Celsius , followed by Shimla 16.2 degrees Celsius, Bhuntar 19 degrees ..
7 dead in rain-related incidents in Raj; thunderstorm likely over western UP
Seven people died in rain-related incidents in Rajasthan while the meteorological department has warned that thunderstorm and dust storm are "very likely" over 20 districts of Uttar Pradesh during the next 24 hours. The maximum temperature in several parts of northern India remained above normal, including the national capital Delhi, where the maximum temperature was registered at 41.4 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average. The Met office in Delhi has forecast overcast skies with a possibility of thundery developments tonight and early tomorrow. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 40C and 30C respectively, the weatherman said. In Rajasthan, seven people died over the past two days in rain-related incidents, the police said today. Of the seven, three died when a portion of their house collapsed due to strong wind and rain on Tuesday evening. Others were struck by lightning, the police added. The Met office in Jaipur has forecast light rains ..
South-West monsoon to hit Telangana in 24 hrs: IMD
The Indian Meteorological Department on Thursday predicted that the state of Telangana will be hit by the south-west monsoon in the next 24 hours.Speaking to ANI, IMD Scientist, Raja Rao said, "The south-west monsoon has advanced in some parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema today. It is likely to enter into Telangana in the next 24 hours particularly in south Telangana and central Telangana. At present one upper air cyclonic circulation over the west central Bay of Bengal adjoining the north-west Bay of Bengal which extends from 2.1 Kms to 4.5 Kms and under its influence a low-pressure area may develop during next 48 hours in the north bay of Bengal. So automatically the monsoon rains will increase due to this low-pressure area.""Since yesterday 8.30 pm 8 am today five parts of the Telangana have received a rainfall of 8 cm, which comes under heavy rainfall. As far as the coastal Andhra Pradesh is concerned Guntur district, Mangalagiri have received 8 cm of rainfall and ...
Light rains occur at isolated place in Rajasthan
Light rains occurred at isolated areas in the eastern parts of Rajasthan today and the weather remained mainly dry in the western areas with Churu registering the hottest place in the state at 47 degrees Celsius. Barmer registered 45.4 degrees Celsius while Kota, Jaisalmer, Ajmer and Jaipur recorded 44.6 degrees Celsius , 44.2 degrees Celsius , 43.3 degrees Celsius and 42.8 degrees Celsius respectively. Heat wave conditions occurred at one or two pockets in west Rajasthan. The department has forecast thunderstorm or duststorm with light rains at some places in east Rajasthan during the next 24 hours.
Storm 'very likely' in over 20 UP districts: Met dept
The Meteorological (MeT) department today warned that thunderstorm and dust storm accompanied with winds were "very likely" in over 20 districts of Uttar Pradesh, mostly in the eastern parts of the state, during the next 24 hours. The districts include Unnao, Farukhabad, Kannauj, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Ballia, Ghazipur, Kushinagar, Mau, Deoria, Maharajganj, Balrampur, Shrawasti, Lakhimpur Kheri, Pilibhit, Rampur, Moradabad, Bijnor and Bareilly and their adjoining areas, a Met office release said. It said light to moderate rains and thunderstorm occurred at isolated places over the state yesterday. Banda recorded the highest maximum temperature of 44.2 degrees Celsius.
Low pressure to trigger advance of monsoon in West Bengal, Odisha
A low pressure, being formed in the Bay of Bengal, will trigger the advance of Southwest Monsoon in West Bengal and Odisha from June 9, the Meteorological department said here today. The low pressure is likely to intensify into a depression by Saturday and move north-northwestwards across West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts, the MeT department said and forecast isolated heavy rains in West Bengal and parts of Odisha from June 9. It has forecast normal monsoon this year. Its scheduled date of arrival in the Gangetic West Bengal is June 9 and the formation of the low pressure has made conditions favourable for it to keep the date. Under the influence of the weather system, the southwest Monsoon is likely to advance into some parts of Odisha, West Bengal and Sikkim and most parts of Bay of Bengal from June 9 to June 11, it said. The weatherman said that rainfall activity will increase over West Bengal from June 8 and isolated heavy to very heavy rain will occur from June 9 in the coastal ..
Heavy rains lash Kerala as southwest monsoon sets in
The South West Monsoon has become active over Kerala with heavy rains lashing the southern state since last night. Widespread rains are likely to continue in the state in the next 5 days, Dr K Santosh, In charge Indian Meteorological Department, Thiruvananthapuram, told PTI. Fishermen have been warned that strong winds with speed reaching 35-45 km per hour gusting to 50 kmph is likely to hit the Kerala and Lakshadweep coast in the next 24 hours from 2 pm today. The state capital recorded 45.8 mm rainfall as per the weather chart at 0830 hrs this morning, while airport received 35.5 mm rains. Airport Director said there have been no disruptions in flight services. Kochi airport recorded 51.8 mm rains, while in Kannur it was 30.2 mm.
Widespread rain lashes several parts of Himachal
Widespread rain lashed several parts of Himachal Pradesh today, causing sharp fall in mercury. The Met office has warned of thunderstorm with gusty winds, squall and hailstorm in mid and lower hills for the next four days from June 7 to 10. It also forecast rain and thundershowers in mid and lower hills and rain or snow in higher hills for the next six days upto June 12. Solan was the wettest with 69 mm rain while Jogindernagar and Kotkhai received 50 mm rain, followed by Kangra (41 mm) , Sujanpur Tihra (36 mm), Sangrah (30 mm), Tissa (27 mm), Kufri and Pandoh (26mm). Hamirpur and Dharamshala recorded rainfall of 25 mm, followed by Mandi (23 mm), Bijahi (22 mm), Bhoranj (20 mm), Rajgarh (19 mm), Renuka and Guler (18 mm), Mehre (17 mm), Sundernagar (16 mm), Nagrota Suriyan and Sarkaghat(15 mm), Bharari (14 mm), Kasauli (13 mm), Nadaun (12 mm), Dharampur (11mm) and Chamba and Palampur (10 mm). Day temperature dropped by few notches and Una was the hottest with maximum temperature at ...
Mercury dips in Delhi, max temp 36.6 deg C
The mercury dropped by a few notches in the national capital with the maximum temperature settling at 36.6 degrees Celsius, four notches below the normal. Yesterday, a dust storm was forecast to hit the city today. It is likely to occur tonight, an official from the MeT Department said. The maximum temperature recorded yesterday was 41.6 degrees Celsius, a notch above the normal. The minimum temperature registered today was 28.5 degrees Celsius. Humidity recorded in the evening was 62 per cent. "Generally cloudy sky with possibility of thundering development towards the night," the official said. The temperature recorded at other weather stations in Palam was 38.5 degrees Celsius, Ayanagar (37.5), Lodhi Road (35.2) and Ridge (35.2).
Delhi sees respite at 36 degrees
The national capital and surrounding regions on Wednesday got a much-needed respite as the mercury fell by five degrees over the past 24 hours and maximum temperature was recorded at 36.6 degree Celsius, four notches below the season's average.