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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.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 - 01:58 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Uttar Pradesh, Schools Shut, IMD, Heavy Rain, Education

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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.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 - 12:15 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Odisha, Flood, Bhubaneswar, Heavy Rain, MONSOON

Courtesy: ANI

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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

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 - 03:44 PM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: Tamil Nadu, Heavy Rain, Chennai, IMD, Red Alert

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A bike struck due to waterlogging

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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

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 - 12:01 PM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: Heavy Rain, Hyderabad, Telangana, mayor, warning

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Vehicles on road amid Rainfall

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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. 

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 - 09:52 AM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: rainfall, IMD, Gujarat, Heavy Rain, cyclone

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Vehicles on road amid Rainfall.

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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. 

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 - 12:58 PM / by Ettishree Shukla

Tags: IMD, Delhi, orange alert, yellow alert, Heavy Rain

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Traffic amid heavy rainfall.

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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

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 - 04:07 PM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: Heavy Rain, IMD, Maharashtra , IMD warning, Farmers

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Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot.

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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.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 - 01:22 PM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: CM Ashok Gehlot, Ex-Gratia, Heavy Rain, Virtual meeting, SDRF Fund

Courtesy: The Indian Express