Shimla: As many as 64 roads were closed to vehicular traffic across Himachal Pradesh following rainfall in several parts of the state, officials said on Wednesday. The India Meteorological Department has forecast that the spell of rain will continue in the state until September 15. Several areas received light to moderate rainfall during the 24 Read More…
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Kerala Records 21% Rainfall Deficit During June-August Period
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has recorded a 21 per cent deficit in rainfall during the three-month period from June to August this year, according to weather reports. The state normally receives around 1,735.2 mm of rainfall during this period. However, Kerala has received only 1,365.4 mm so far this year.Weather experts have attributed the lower rainfall to Read More…
Odisha Flood Situation Improves as River Levels Recede; More Rain Forecast
Bhubaneswar: The flood situation in Odisha showed signs of improvement on Friday as water levels in major rivers receded below danger marks, with no significant rainfall reported, allowing authorities to accelerate restoration efforts. However, the relief may be temporary, as the India Meteorological Department has forecast rain across the state from Friday to August 27, Read More…
Kharif Sowing Drops 21% as Weak Rainfall Delays Monsoon Progress
New Delhi: Kharif crop sowing across the country has declined by 21 per cent this season due to below-normal rainfall and the delayed advancement of the southwest monsoon, according to data released by the Agriculture Ministry on Monday. The total area under kharif cultivation stood at 350.85 lakh hectares as of July 6, compared to Read More…
Thunderstorms Likely Across Kerala Till Saturday; Public Advised to Remain Vigilant
Thiruvananthapuram: Isolated parts of Kerala are likely to receive rain accompanied by thunderstorms till Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said in its latest weather advisory. The IMD has cautioned that lightning can be extremely dangerous, posing serious risks to human and animal life. In addition, thunderstorms may cause significant damage to power and Read More…
Low-Pressure System and Cyclonic Circulation to Lash Kerala with Four More Days of Rain; Alert Sounded
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is bracing for four more days of rain and thunderstorms as a low-pressure system over the southwest Bay of Bengal continues to influence weather patterns across the state, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said. Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by lightning is likely to persist until Friday. According to meteorologists, the low-pressure Read More…
Rain to Linger Over Kerala for Two Days, Weather Alert Issued for Sabarimala
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to witness continued rainfall today and tomorrow, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate showers across large parts of the state. According to the IMD, rain is likely today in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts. Tomorrow, rainfall is expected mainly in Read More…
Cyclonic Circulation Triggers Rain Alert in Kerala; Yellow Warning Issued for Two Districts
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated heavy rainfall in parts of Kerala, driven by a cyclonic circulation over the southeast Arabian Sea near southern Kerala. In view of the weather conditions, a Yellow Alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts for tomorrow. According to the IMD, isolated heavy rain refers Read More…
Deep Depression Gathers Strength; Rain Set to Return to Kerala, Yellow Alert in Two Districts
A weather system over the southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression, raising the likelihood of rainfall across Kerala from tomorrow, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. In view of the possibility of heavy rain, a Yellow Alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts on Saturday. The deep depression, which Read More…
Deep Depression Looms Over Bay of Bengal; Twin Cyclonic Systems to Bring Widespread Rain to Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: Weather conditions are set to turn active across Kerala as a strong low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a deep depression in the coming hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This marks the first low-pressure system of the new year, formed over the southeast Bay of Read More…









