Schools Shut Across Various Districts Of UP Amid Heavy Downpour
Schools have been shut across various districts of Uttar Pradesh following heavy downpour in the northern states of India. The IMD has also issued an alert in the affected areas. According to the IMD, UP recorded an average rainfall of 22.5 mm on October 9, which is 2396% more than the Long Average Period (LAP) for the day. Schools were closed in Lucknow, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Aligarh and other areas.
Tags: Uttar Pradesh, Schools Shut, IMD, Heavy Rain, Education
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
Flood Situation In Odisha Continues To Stay Grim; 4.67 Lakh Affected Over 10 Districts
The flood condition in Odisha continues to stay grim. About 4.67 lakh people have been affected across 10 districts and 1,757 villages. As of August 18, over 60,000 persons have been evacuated to safe places. Meanwhile, flood water is being released via Hirakud reservoir through 40 gates. Furthermore, school buildings have been ordered to use the buildings for shelter and relief distribution.
Tags: Odisha, Flood, Bhubaneswar, Heavy Rain, MONSOON
Courtesy: ANI
IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Alert For Tamil Tadu
The Tamil Nadu government issued a red alert for rainfall in the four districts of the state that includes Chennai, Kanchipuram, Thiruvallur, and Chinglepet. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also said that heavy rainfall is expected over Villupuram, Cuddalore, Chengalpattu, Nagapattinam, Puducherry, and Karaikal area on December 31 and January 1. Besides, heavy rainfall is likely over south coastal Andhra Pradesh till January 1,… read-more
Tags: Tamil Nadu, Heavy Rain, Chennai, IMD, Red Alert
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Hyderabad Mayor Warns Citizens Of Heavy Rain In The Capital
Hyderabad mayor Vijayalaxami Gadwal has warned people of heavy rain in the capital on October 9. ''Citizens are advised to stay indoors unless needed. 'Dial 040-21111111, 040-29555500 for any rain-related issues and assistance,'' said Gadwal. Reportedly, two people were washed away ''as drainages overflowed'' due to heavy showers on October 8. However, a senior police official in Vanasthalipuram said the efforts were on to search for them.… read-more
Tags: Heavy Rain, Hyderabad, Telangana, mayor, warning
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
IMD Issues Alert For Heavy Rainfall In Gujarat, Bengal, Odisha
In the latest notification, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned against very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over several parts of Gujarat on September 29. As per the IMD's prediction, the depression over the northeast Arabian Sea could also turn into a cyclone like 'Gulab' but the new update will be announced later in the day. Besides, IMD also predicted heavy rainfall in West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand.
Tags: rainfall, IMD, Gujarat, Heavy Rain, cyclone
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
IMD Issues Orange Alert For Delhi & Warns Against Waterlogging
The meteorological department issued an orange alert in Delhi and also warned against the possibility of heavy rainfall, waterlogging, and disruption of traffic on September 22. Moreover, the IMD also issued a yellow alert for September 23, 25, 26. While a green alert has been issued for September 24. Notably, IMD's Safdarjung Observatory has recorded 1161.1 mm of rainfall this season than 1,156.6 mm of rainfall in 1975.
Tags: IMD, Delhi, orange alert, yellow alert, Heavy Rain
Courtesy: Times Now News
Heavy Rainfall In Maharashtra For 3 Days: IMD
According to Indian Meteorological Department, Maharashtra is likely to witness heavy rainfall starting from August 17 until August 19 except the Vidarbha region. The satellite observations in the region show very intense clouds over the east coast of Maharashtra, Central Maharashtra, including parts of Marathwada. Deputy Director-General of Meteorology, IMD, Mumbai tweeted, ''It'll be good for farmers who are waiting for a good spell of… read-more
Tags: Heavy Rain, IMD, Maharashtra , IMD warning, Farmers
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Rain Claims Lives; Rajasthan CM Grants Rs 5 Lakh To Bereaved Kins
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot announced a monetary aid of Rs 5 lakh to the family of the deceased who suffered death due to heavy rains, and Rs 2 lakh to the injured in the state on August 7. The money was allocated from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund through a virtual meeting. The state govt has also planned to compensate the incurred crop damage after a revenue survey.
Tags: CM Ashok Gehlot, Ex-Gratia, Heavy Rain, Virtual meeting, SDRF Fund
Courtesy: The Indian Express