Maharashtra: IMD issues orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, red alert for Palghar
August 03, 2024 16:46 ISTEarlier on July 26, the extremely heavy rainfalls brought life in some major cities including Mumbai and Pune to still.
Earlier on July 26, the extremely heavy rainfalls brought life in some major cities including Mumbai and Pune to still.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah earlier told both Houses of the Parliament that early warnings were issued to Kerala government over rains in the region and said that had they become alert, losses in Wayanad landslide could have been minimised.
The Indian Army's Madras Engineers Group built a bridge in just 16 hours amid the ongoing rescue mission in Kerala's landslide-hit Wayanad.
The monsoon is critical for India's agricultural landscape, with 52 per cent of the net cultivated area relying on it. The primary rain-bearing system is also crucial for replenishing reservoirs critical for drinking water and power generation across the country.
Weather updates: The Indian Army has mobilised its resources in response to recent natural disasters in Himachal Pradesh. Following cloudbursts and small-scale landslides in various locations, the districts of Shimla and Mandi have been significantly affected.
Delhi experienced an intense rainfall of over 100 mm within an hour, causing significant waterlogging and prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a 'red' warning.
Himachal Pradesh weather: The regional Met centre in Shimla said that in 24 hours ended at 5 pm, Dharamshala recorded 127.6 mm rainfall, followed by Una at 60.2 mm, Manali at 45 mm, Jogindernagar at 27 mm, Kangra at 21.6 mm, Saloni at 18.2 mm, Palampur at 17.4 mm, Nahan at 16.1 mm.
Delhi rain: At 5:30 PM, humidity levels were at 63%, with the morning minimum temperature recorded at 30.4°C, which is 3.3°C above the seasonal average.
Wayanad landslides: The landslides caused extensive damage to houses and roads, uprooted trees, and caused water bodies to swell. Rescue efforts to locate and save missing persons are still ongoing.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Wayanad and other northern districts of Kerala due to heavy rains causing landslides and severe disruptions.
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Heavy rains have led to severe flooding in South Gujarat, prompting the evacuation of 2,500 residents from low-lying areas in Navsari and Tapi districts. Authorities have deployed medical teams and closed multiple roads due to waterlogging
Delhi NCR rains: The weather department informed that the North parts of India are likely to experience moderate rainfall during this week.
Mumbai weather update: The downpour has caused significant disruptions in air travel, with 11 flights canceled and 10 diverted due to low visibility. Airlines like Air India and IndiGo have issued travel advisories and offered rescheduling options.
Rain lashes different parts of New Delhi on July 24. The India Meteorological Department has predicted a cloudy sky with light to moderate rain and thunderstorms in Delhi today. According to the IMD reports, the rains might prevail up to July 29. Watch to know more!
Mumbai rains: The Mumbai civic authority had also urged the residents to avoid going out unless necessary, as the India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for the city earlier, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Mumbai and nearby areas received rainfall early Monday morning. The BMC has issued alert for more rainfall during the day.
The IMD's advisory highlights the dynamic nature of the monsoon season, which brings essential rainfall to the region while also posing occasional risks due to associated thunderstorms and lightning. Authorities recommend avoiding open spaces and seeking shelter during lightning to ensure safety.
Mumbai rains: Earlier on Sunday, 36 flights were cancelled at the Mumbai airport and 15 flights, including the ones operated by Air India, IndiGo and Akasa, were diverted to nearby airports, mainly Ahmedabad amid intermittent heavy spells of rain.
The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Gujarat in the coming days which may worsen the conditions even more. Meanwhile, the NDRF has kickstarted its rescue and relief operation in the rainfall-affected region.
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