Before the arrival of the monsoon, India experienced 536 heatwave days this summer, the highest in 14 years, with the northwestern region recording its warmest June last month since 1901, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
A portion of a canopy covering the departure area collapsed on parked cars amid three hours of heavy rain in the national capital on Friday morning, leading to the death of a cab driver while also leaving several others injured.
After southern and central parts of the country, the monsoon has finally settling in northern states including Delhi, UP, Rajasthan among others. Along with Rajasthan, rains are predicted in other states as well.
Heavy rain triggered landslide in Himachal Pradesh causing the vehicles to be trapped in the debris. Rescue operation was launched.
Heavy rainfall in Delhi brought much-needed relief from the recent heatwave, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting more showers throughout the day. The rain is expected to continue in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, and Gurugram.
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According to the IMD, the south-west monsoon, which has slowed down after hitting Mumbai, is gathering pace and is expected to progress further by June 21-22.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'red alert' for Palghar, forecasting very heavy showers on Thursday.
The IMD in Mumbai has issued a warning for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and moderate rainfall, along with gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph, in isolated places across several districts. Affected areas include Thane, Raigad, Palghar, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Sangli, Beed, Jalna, Nasik, Pune.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said heat wave conditions over northwest, central and east India were likely to continue with reduced intensity during the next three days.
Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Punjab Kings in their final league stage game at home on Sunday, May 19. Their last home game was washed out due to rain and SRH qualified for the playoffs but for them to keep their hopes alive of clinching the second spot, they will need to get two points.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Mumbai has issued a weather alert, forecasting a thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and moderate spells of rain in parts of the city. The weather event is expected to occur within the next 3–4 hours.
Flooding in the metropolitan area of Porto Alegre in southern Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul State brought with it a series of crimes including robberies and looting, according to authorities.
Gusty Winds reported over Delhi's Lodhi road, Pragati Maidan, Pitampura, Narayana, Najafgarh, informed the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weatherman has also predicted light showers in the city.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh also assured the citizens of the state that the government is taking necessary precautions to protect lives and properties and assist those who have been affected.
Over 70 people were missing in the heavy rains in southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul this week. At least 56 people have been killed in the torrential rains.
At least 42 people have been killed in floods in central Kenya's Mai Mahiu area after a dam burst early on Monday, and the number of deaths could rise.
A tornado struck the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, killing five people and damaging more than 140 factory buildings. Authorities said that another 33 people were injured and 141 factory buildings were damaged.
On Friday evening, light rain and thundershowers brought relief from scorching heatwave in the National Capital Region. According to the IMD, the maximum temperature on Saturday and Sunday are going to remain between 39 and 24 degree celsius respectively.
The Dubai weather department recorded the highest rainfall in the Khatm Al Shakla area in Al Ain, reaching 254 mm in less than 24 hours. The National Centre of Meteorology said that the Shuwaib station had recorded 287.6 mm on March 9, 2016.
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