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Northeast monsoon arrives early; heavy rain alert for South India

October 15, 2026 4:51 pm

Kerala, coastal and southern Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Mahe, Karaikal and the coastal belt of Andhra Pradesh will see heavy rain, gusty winds and thunder and lightning this week.

Landslide hits Sikkim village amid heavy rainfall; situation serious, says CM

September 26, 2026 6:07 am

Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant amid concerns that several houses could be swept away, with the weather forecast indicating the likelihood for more rain in Sikkim.

Schools closed in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh due to deep depression; check IMD forecast for coming days

September 24, 2026 8:57 am

All schools in Malkangiri district of Odisha will remain closed till September 24. Authorities in districts like Koraput and Kalahandi have ordered teachers not to leave their place of posting until September 25.

Rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds: IMD issues orange alert for parts of Bengal

September 22, 2026 12:53 pm

The IMD issued an orange alert for parts of Birbhum and Murshidabad districts, and a yellow alert for Kolkata, West Burdwan, East Burdwan, Bankura, Malda, etc.

Himachal Pradesh monsoon claims 224 lives in 55 days, losses cross Rs 1,121 crore

August 23, 2026 1:45 pm

The monsoon has caused more than Rs 1,121 crore in cumulative losses across Himachal Pradesh.

Delhi, northern states to see more rains today, red alert for some Haryana districts

August 08, 2026 10:32 am

Uttarakhand, Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Odisha, Kerala and Karnataka among regions likely to receive heavy rainfall today, with the wet spell expected to persist in several states over the coming days.

Red alert in Delhi for heavy rain, temperatures dip

August 06, 2026 11:34 am

The city has received 59% of August rainfall in just the first week.

Delhi hit by heavy rain, waterlogging and traffic jams; IMD issues red alert

July 28, 2026 9:20 pm

Heavy rain caused widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions across Delhi as the IMD issued a red alert, while NDMC resolved 38 rain-related complaints.

Heavy rain alert in North Bengal until July 20, weather department sounds alert

July 21, 2026 11:20 am

The possible impacts forecasted for North Bengal from July 18 to 20 include high probability of landslides in the hilly areas of Darjeeling and Kalimpong, sudden flash floods and waterlogging in low-lying areas,

El Niño could become strongest since 1950: What it means for India

July 11, 2026 10:33 am

The current El Niño event began in June and is predicted to intensify and continue into early 2027. The monsoon in India is expected to be well below normal, mainly on account of the developing El Niño.

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In Pictures: Heavy rain triggers flooding and disrupts traffic in Bangkok

September 26, 2026 2:06 pm

Bangkok was hit by downpours much of Friday and heavy rain persisted into Saturday. Photos and videos showed major roads submerged and cars abandoned after drivers were unable to move through the rising water

In Photos: Heavy rain lashes Delhi, triggers waterlogging and traffic jams

August 25, 2026 4:24 pm

Across Delhi, heavy rain triggered widespread disruption, waterlogging and traffic jams, causing inconvenience to residents and commuters

In Photos: Heavy rain lashes Mumbai, over 100 mm recorded in 24 hours

July 01, 2026 4:01 pm

The flooding affected traffic movement, prompting authorities to implement diversions to manage the situation

In Photos: 300 mm overnight rain batters Mumbai

June 24, 2026 3:35 pm

South Mumbai recorded its wettest June day in over a decade, with 248 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours

In Picture: Storms, hail and squally winds hit Delhi-NCR, IMD issues red alert

June 04, 2026 6:11 pm

As storm activity intensified over the city and adjoining NCR areas, the weather office issued successive alerts through the afternoon

Seven killed in Bengaluru as wall collapses after heavy rain, hailstorm

April 30, 2026 2:29 pm

According to the police, most of the victims were roadside vendors and passersby who had taken shelter along the wall, which collapsed following intense rainfall

Delhi sees heaviest June rainfall in 88 years; 1 killed as roof collapses at IGI airport

June 28, 2024 10:17 pm

Heavy rain led to water-logging across the Capital, which in turn led to inundated roads and traffic snarls. Power outages were also reported in several residential areas.

Kullu put on 'high alert' as heavy rains batter Himachal, Punjab, Haryana

September 25, 2018 12:26 pm

Heavy rains continued to pound Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh for the third consecutive day, with the MeT department issuing a red alert across Punjab on Monday. Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh has also been put on “high alert”

Flood situation in Assam worsens, at least 13 dead

August 24, 2015 7:42 pm

The Assam government on Monday (August 24) sought an interim relief of Rs 500 crore for relief, rehabilitation and repair works in flood-affected areas across the state.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, hit train services

July 21, 2015 4:35 pm

The heavy rains affected the Mumbai suburban train operations since morning.

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Disaster Alert

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm

Natural calamities killed over a thousand people just between 1 April and 20 June: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm

Dust storms, floods and thunderstorms along with lightning have killed over one dozen people every single day this year. This kind of weather, particularly across north and east India, has put Uttar Pradesh on top of the list of such deaths.

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