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Rainfall is predicted to continue as the monsoon trough is passing via the National Capital territory. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi: Water logging due to rains paralyses life in national capital

The heavy downpour also caused water-logging around the underpass Railway Bridge in said area of South Delhi causing massive traffic snarls.

18 Jul 2019 7:13 PM

Heavy rains continued to lash parts of Kerala on Thursday and the Indian Met Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rains in the state. (Representational Image)

Red alert in Kerala, heavy rains to lash several areas

According to weather experts, Southwest Monsoon has been very disappointing so far with a deficiency of 44 per cent of rainfall.

18 Jul 2019 12:37 PM

With the onset of monsoon in Hyderabad, cases of vector and water-borne diseases have witnessed a surge in the city. (Representational Image)

Hyderabad witnessing spurt in vector, water-borne diseases with onset of monsoon

The doctors are advising the public to eat a healthy diet and keep themselves away from any such place that breeds mosquitoes.

18 Jul 2019 8:48 AM

Herbal tea will boost your immunity, heal you from within and provide the much needed warmth during the monsoons. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Fortify yourself this monsoon with these teas

Find the tea that tackles your problems this rainy season.

17 Jul 2019 2:01 PM

Heavy downpours hit the tropical Southeast Asian country during the May-October rainy season, often triggering flooding. (Photo: AFP)

Monsoon flooding in Myanmar forces thousands from their homes

‘We are working together with local authorities helping the people and providing food,’ said the department’s director, Phyu Lai Lai Htun.

15 Jul 2019 3:20 PM

At present, 832 tankers are supplying water to Marathwada villages. Meanwhile, Hingoli, Nanded, Latur and Osmanabad districts have received only 61 per cent of the average rainfall so far.

Water levels in dams remain low

The Aurangabad division is followed by the Amravati division, where the water storage level stands at 8.47 per cent.

15 Jul 2019 6:56 AM

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15 Jul 2019 6:30 AM

Delay in sowing of Kharif crops is a cause of concern. There is still time for farmers to complete sowing operations," Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar told reporters on the sidelines of State Agriculture Ministers conference. (Photo: Representational Image)

Agriculture Minister expresses concern over delay in sowing of kharif crops

The Centre is in touch with the states to jointly tackle the situation if there is any drought like situation.

08 Jul 2019 5:40 PM

‘Heavy cloud formation was bringing more rains to the city,’ the IMD official said. ‘The catchment areas of dams that supply drinking water to Mumbai are also receiving good precipitation. The city is expected to receive more rains today,’ he added. (Photo: ANI | Representative)

Heavy rains return to Mumbai; road, rail, air transport hit

‘There is delay due to weather. There's been no flight cancellation. However, 3 diversions have taken place,’ an airport spokesperson said.

08 Jul 2019 2:09 PM

The search operation by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) for four missing persons entered the fifth day here on Sunday in the wake of a breach in Tiware Dam which has claimed 19 lives. (Photo: ANI)

Tiware Dam breach: Search operation enters fifth day for 4 missing persons

The death toll climbed to 19 after one more body was recovered during the search operation on Friday.

07 Jul 2019 11:42 AM

The downpour also led to severe waterlogging in Mumbai and Thane, with locals wading through ankle-deep waters to commute. (Photo: ANI)

Heavy rains continue to lash Mumbai, high tide likely

The BMC also said high tide of 4.06 meters will occur at around 2:45 am and low tide of 0.80 meters at 8:36 am on Sunday.

06 Jul 2019 10:39 AM

India received 6 per cent less rainfall than the 50-year average in the week ended on July 3, data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) showed. (Photo: File)

Monsoon rain below average for fifth straight week: Report

Monsoon rains are crucial for farm output and economic growth.

04 Jul 2019 2:31 PM

Also, tides are a common phenomenon in Mumbai and occur twice a day. (Photo: File)

High tide expected in Mumbai at noon, likely to aggravate waterlogging woes

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also predicted a low tide of about 1.58 meter at 6:34 in the evening on Wednesday.

03 Jul 2019 10:38 AM

Mumbai rains LIVE updates: 'Heavy rainfall expected in next 2 days,' says CM

Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner Pravin Pardeshi declared all schools and colleges shut for the day as a precautionary measure.

02 Jul 2019 10:03 AM

In multiple tweets, the Western Railway said that some trains in the Mumbai-Valsad-Surat section have been cancelled due to water-logging in Palghar section. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Monsoon brings Mumbai to halt: Roads water-logged, trains delayed

On Monday, at least 100 mm of rainfall was recorded between 4 and 5 am, with more than 360 mm recorded overnight.

01 Jul 2019 9:24 AM

The IMD has four divisions -- east and the northeast, south peninsula, central India and northwest India. (Photo: Representational image)

Monsoon to strengthen in this week; June registers sluggish rainfall

Monsoon's progress was halted for more than a week due to Cyclone Vayu in the Arabian Sea.

30 Jun 2019 8:51 PM

The rains have led to massive traffic jams on Western Express Highway and other parts of the city. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Friday brings first rains in Mumbai, very heavy showers expected

According to Skymet, Mumbai, Thane, Ratnagiri and adjoining areas will witness heavy to very heavy rains in the next 24 to 36 hours.

28 Jun 2019 12:25 PM

The Chief Minister's direction came during the programme to launch the Flood Control Order report for the current year. (Photo: File)

Kejriwal asks officials to ensure trouble-free monsoon for Delhiites

Kejriwal lauded the efforts of various departments and inter-departmental coordination in tackling floods in the Yamuna flood plain areas.

25 Jun 2019 7:38 PM

LPA is the average rainfall received across the country as a whole during the southwest monsoon, for a 50-year period. (Photo: Representational image)

Farmers advised to sow crops as monsoon expected to go stronger

Heavy rains are expected in the next 48 hours as the monsoon has progressed in the past three to four days.

25 Jun 2019 5:23 PM

Delhi and its adjoining region are also likely to receive moderate rain on Tuesday, the weather forecasting agency predicted. (Photo: File)

Monsoon hits Maharashtra; Delhi may receive moderate rain: IMD

Rough sea conditions are likely to prevail over southwest and west central Arabian Sea.

25 Jun 2019 3:52 PM

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