IMD Forecasts Moderate To Heavy Rainfall In Delhi Till July 10
Delhi received light to moderate rainfall on July 3, with the maximum temperature settling at 35.7 degrees Celsius. With estimates of moderate to heavy rainfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has declared a yellow alert for the next two days and an "orange" alert for July 6. The IMD predicts that till July 10, Delhi will see a typically gloomy sky with light showers and thunderstorms.
Tags: Delhi, weather forecast, MONSOON, HEAVY RAINFALL, IMD
Courtesy: India today
Monsoon To Hit Entire India By July 6: IMD Forecast
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that monsoon will cover the whole of India by July 6. Notably, monsoon is yet to arrive in some parts including Punjab, Rajasthan and Haryana. By June 30, monsoon had advanced into entire northwest India including Delhi. According to the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, "above-normal" rains will be witnessed across the country till July 7.
Tags: IMD, MONSOON, rain, summer, Agriculture
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
IMD Issues Cloudy Rainfall Alert For Delhi, Isolated Regions
The Delhiites are witnessing a pleasant temperature with a minimum temperature settling at 23 degrees Celsius. On July 1, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a generally cloudy sky with moderate rainfall. Furthermore, with this, the average temperature is below 7 degrees celsius. While the minimum is 23 degrees, the maximum temperature is expected to settle at 32 degrees celsius. South-West Delhi's Jafarpur, Nazafgarh, … read-more
Tags: rainfall, imd alert, Delhi, South West Delhi, MONSOON
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
Assam Floods: 4 More Die In Last 24 Hours, 11.09 Lakh Affected Across 25 Districts
In the Assam flood which affected over 11.09 lakh people across 25 districts in the state, at least four persons died in the last 24 hours, on June 17. Reportedly, around 19782.80 hectares of cropland have been submurged, including 1,510 villages under 72 revenue circles, which are currently underwater. Furthermore, water levels of Pagladiya, Manas, Puthimari, Kopili, Gaurang and Brahmaputra rivers are flowing above the danger level mark.
Tags: Assam, assam flood, Floods, MONSOON, Himanta Biswa Sarma
Courtesy: ANI
Monsoon To Start In Telangana From June 5: Hyderabad Meteorological Centre
Telangana is predicted to have isolated rainfall over the next five days, announced the Meteorological Centre Hyderabad on May 30. Sravani, a scientist at the Meteorological Centre Hyderabad, predicted that the monsoon will arrive in Telangana on June 5. "Isolated rainfall will be there in the entire Telangana for next five days. No synoptic situation in the entire Telangana state. Mainly low-level strong Westerlies prevail over the state,"… read-more
Tags: MONSOON, Telangana, Hyderabad, rainfall, Hyderabad Meteorological Centre
Courtesy: ANI
Flooding On The Cards In Mumbai This Monsoon As Debris Blocks Pipelines
Flooding is on the cards in Mumbai this monsoon season as pipelines are choked with debris, thanks to illegal dumping. "I had demanded a criminal complaint against the Mumbai Metro authorities and the contractors Dogus Soma JV for dumping muddy silt and slurry illegally," shares activist Ankush Kurade. Illegal dumping has been going on unabated in the city, resulting in choked drainage pipes.
Tags: Mumbai, MONSOON, flooding, Floods
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
PM Modi To Review Heatwaves, Monsoon Situation In India After Europe Trip
After returning from a Europe trip, PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold several meetings on May 5. He will chair meetings to discuss and review preparedness to deal with the heatwave affecting parts of the country, the upcoming monsoon seas, on and other issues in the nation. Notably, PM Modi will attend Prime Minister's office, immediately after arriving in India from a Europe trip, aiming bilateral ties.
Tags: PM Modi, Europe Trip, Heatwaves, MONSOON, Review Meeting
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Water Pumps To Be Installed To Avoid Water-Logging: Delhi Govt
The Delhi government has instructed the officials to install water pumps in order to solve the waterlogging issue during heavy rainfall. CM Arvind Kejriwal, earlier, on August 24 chaired a meeting over Drainage Master Plan and had instructed the PWD & Water Minister Satyendar Jain to take initiatives to resolve the problem. However, the PWD officials have identified 147 water logging sites across the city.
Tags: Delhi, CM Arvind Kejriwal, waterlogging, PWD, MONSOON
Courtesy: Ani News
Landslide In Shimla Temporarily Blocks National Highway-5
As per the direction of HP's emergency center, a rain-led landslide at Jeori near Rampur in Shimla has shut down NH-5 for the public. Authorities claim no loss of life & property. Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Rampur & a police team has been stationed by the DM to examine the situation. Heavy rain during the monsoon season in eco-fragile Himachal Pradesh has caused frequent landslides.
Tags: landslide, Shimla, national highway, NH-5, MONSOON
Courtesy: ANI
IMD's Series Of Faulty Predictions About Delhi's Monsoon Rains
Indian Meteorological Department has made a series of wrong predictions about the monsoon rains in Delhi and most recently, its July 10 prediction. The moisture-laden winds continue to give the city false hopes. IMD had reported that lower-level easterly winds from the Bay of Bengal extending northwards, would bring monsoon into Delhi. Besides, the city's regional weather forecasting… read-more
Tags: Delhi, MONSOON, INDIAN METEOROGICAL DEPARTMENT, Bay of Bengal, weather forecast
Courtesy: The Indian Express