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According to the Meteorological Department, light to moderate rain or thundershowers are very likely to occur at many places in Telangana over the next four days. (Photo: PTI)

200 homes inundated in Hyderabad after rains lead to wall collapse

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is carrying out operations to remove water which is knee-high in some areas.

27 Sep 2019 12:28 PM

IMD official PK Shah said Bhopal received 62.1 millimetres of rain between 8:30am and 5:30pm on Sunday. (Photo: ANI)

As heavy rains lashes parts of MP, schools remain shut in Bhopal, Sehore today

Heavy rains lashed several parts of MP on Sunday, with IMD predicting heavy to very heavy downpour in 32 districts till Monday morning.

09 Sep 2019 10:01 AM

More than 5,000 fishermen were waiting for the wind to drop. (Photo: File)

Tamil Nadu: Fishermen start sailing after three-day ban in Rameswaram

Due to an increase in the wind speed causing sea turbulence, the Tamil Nadu government had banned fishermen from going in the sea

08 Sep 2019 8:56 AM

The 40-second video showed water gushing from top of the 40-storey building in Cuffe Parade area, almost looking like an artificial waterfall. (Photo: Screengrab)

Mumbai skyscraper turns into 'waterfall'; here's how netizens reacted

According to the user of the video, the incident took place due a crack in water tank and not because of the rains.

05 Sep 2019 3:35 PM

The financial capital is most likely to receive incessant rains and showers with the possibility of extremely heavy falls at isolated places in city and suburbs for the next 48 hours, the IMD release read. (Photo: File)

Mumbai on red alert, harbour line services restored, schools shut today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rains in several parts of the city and suburbs in the next 48 hours.

05 Sep 2019 8:37 AM

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, on August 31, had informed the state Assembly that financial help would be sought from the Centre to undertake relief and restoration works on account of Rs 1,126 crore loss suffered by the state due to rains. (Photo: Representational image)

Inter-ministerial central team to visit Himanchal Pradesh to assess losses during monsoon

The members of the IMCT will also hold a meeting with state-level officials at Peterhoff in Shimla.

02 Sep 2019 1:39 PM

Kejriwal said, 'Water level (of Yamuna river) is expected to cross the danger mark, today evening.' (Photo: File)

‘Monitoring situation 24x7,’ says Delhi CM as Yamuna water level surges

Kejriwal took stock of the preparedness and relief measures undertaken by government departments.

19 Aug 2019 3:08 PM

The Delhi government has issued orders for the evacuation of people from low-lying areas and civil defence volunteers have been deployed for rescue operations. (Photo: File)

Yamuna's water level crosses 'warning mark', Delhi CM calls emergency meeting

'Am meeting officers from all concerned departments at 1 pm to assess the situation and the preparations,' CM tweeted.

19 Aug 2019 10:46 AM

Heavy rains remained unabated in Haryana and Punjab on Sunday causing floods in some parts, while authorities sounded a high alert in the two states. (Photo: PTI)

28 killed, 22 missing as heavy rains hit north India; Delhi, UP on flood alert

Due to heavy rains, district officials have ordered closure of educational institutions in Shimla and Kullu on Monday.

19 Aug 2019 7:56 AM

Another death was reported from Auli village, they said, adding that several houses were washed away following the cloudburst. (Photo: Screengrab)

Video: Cloudburst washes away houses in Uttarakhand's Chamoli, 6 dead

The search and rescue operations in the area were carried out by the SDRF.

12 Aug 2019 2:33 PM

At least 51 people lost their lives after monsoons triggered landslides in Myanmar's Mon State, according to the country's Fire Services Department. (Photo: ANI)

56 killed as monsoons trigger landslides in Myanmar

Heavy rains led to a major landslide at the Ma-lat mountain. People, houses and vehicles were caught in the mud discharge.

12 Aug 2019 8:59 AM

Instructions have also been issued to various government departments to submit the report by the same date. (Photo: ANI | Representative)

Odisha Special Relief Commissioner asks for damage assessment on floods, rainfall

The seven districts are Balangir, Gajapati, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Koraput, Malakangiri, Nabarangur, Rayagada and Sambalpur.

11 Aug 2019 12:59 PM

Similarly, crops were affected in the talukas of Peint, Trimbakeshwar, Devla, Baglan, Dindori, Surgana, Sinnar and Kalwan. (Photo: Representational image)

Incessent rains damage crops in Nashik region

Crops spread over 21,901.71 hectares across 758 villages in the district have been damaged due to heavy rains affecting 32,433 farmers.

10 Aug 2019 2:41 PM

A medium-sized pear contains 6 grams of fibre, which is also helps control cholesterol. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

This monsoonal fruit is ideal for diabetics

Pears have low glycemic index and high fibre content, making it ideal for those with diabetes.

09 Aug 2019 6:37 PM

As per the latest sowing data maintained by the Union Agriculture Ministry, total acreage sown to all Kharif crops so far has remained lower at 869.55 lakh hectare as against 918.70 lakh hectare in the year-ago.

Monsoon deficit narrows; kharif sowing progressing well: Agri Min

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has projected overall monsoon to remain normal.

09 Aug 2019 3:20 PM

'Red Alert' warning denotes that an area will receive very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, while an 'Orange Alert' warning denotes heavy to very heavy rainfall in a particular area. (Photo: ANI)

Kerala CM chairs high-level meeting in Idukki as rains wreak havoc

Incessant rainfall has wreaked havoc, with normal life being disrupted due to a flood-like situation over the past few days.

08 Aug 2019 5:01 PM

In a circular dated August 8, 2019, the directions were issued to Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Kodagu, Gadag, Chikmagaluru, Haveri, Shivamogga, Bidar, Belagavi, Chikkodi, Raichur, Bagalkot, Yadgiri ,Vijayapura, Koppala ,Dharwad, Bellary, Hassan ,Udupi and Kalburgi districts. (Photo: File)

As flood situation worsens in Karnataka, leaves for doctors cancelled

The flood situation is expected to worsen as IMD on Thursday predicted showers for next 48 hours across Karnataka.

08 Aug 2019 3:38 PM

Meanwhile, normal life has been affected in Barwani as the relentless rain has battered the district, submerging the Rajghat Bridge. (Photo: ANI)

MP: People celebrates as Tapti river overflows in Betul

Last night witnessed heavy rainfall which did bring problems to other areas but a sigh of relief for the people in this region.

08 Aug 2019 2:13 PM

The district administration gave the directions after Indian Meteorological Department issued 'Red Alert' in Kodagu for the next 48 hours. (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka: Water level increases in Kabini Dam

Though the maximum water level can reach till 2,284 feet, currently the water level in the dam is 2,281.5 feet.

08 Aug 2019 1:48 PM

The collector warned the people in the nearby areas to be alert. (Photo: ANI)

AP: Vamsadhara river swells due to heavy rains; people asked to move to safe places

District Collector J Nivas reviewed the situation with irrigation, revenue and police officials on Wednesday.

08 Aug 2019 9:47 AM

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