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Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Delhi weather: IMD predicts more rain on Thursday
Delhi woke up with a moderate rainfall on Wednesday as several parts witnessed waterlogging. The fresh downpour left several parts of the national capital waterlogged, even as people were seen wading through water in the early hours of Wednesday. The maximum temperatures are expected to remain between 31-32 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature will remain between 23-25 degrees Celsius(ANI) The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a cloudy sky with rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning for tomorrow, July 24. The maximum temperature is expected to remain between 31-32 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature will remain between 23-25 degrees Celsius, respectively. Furthermore, the weather department also said that the overall temperature of Delhi this week is expected to remain between 23 and 36 degrees Celsius until July 28. Along with this, strong surface winds (reaching 40-50kmph) are also likely over South Peninsular India during the next 5 days. Delhi temperature on Wednesday settled at 30.8 degrees Celsius, 4.1 degrees below normal, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 25.6 degrees Celsius, 1.7 degrees below normal, as per IMD. In terms of rainfall on Wednesday, at 5:30, Safdarjung recorded 9.3 mm rainfall. So far this month, Delhi has logged a total of 141.9mm of rainfall, reaching closer to the monthly long period average (LPA) of 209.7mm in July. Also read: Mumbai waterlogged amid heavy rain, Andheri subway shut; IMD predicts more showers Meanwhile, in other parts of the country, on July 24, extremely heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over Telangana and Coastal Karnataka, according to IMD. As the monsoon trough at mean sea level continues to pass through Firozpur, Karnal, Meerut, Varanasi, Jamshedpur, heavy rainfall is likely to prevail over certain parts of the country. The air quality in the city was in the 'satisfactory' category on Wednesday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 67 at 4 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). (With input from agencies)
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Bengal weather: IMD issues heavy rain alert for several districts from July 24–28; Kolkata to see showers on 25th
Get ready for heavy rainfall in South Bengal. The IMD predicts it will start from July 24 and continue until July 28. A low-pressure area is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal. Several districts are likely to experience very heavy rainfall. Kolkata may also see heavy rain on July 25. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The IMD on Wednesday forecast heavy rain in south Bengal from July 24 to 28 owing to the likely formation of a low-pressure area over north Bay of rainfall is also likely to occur in some sub-Himalayan districts from July 25 to 28, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) including North and South 24 Parganas, East and West Midnapore, Jhargram, Bankura, and Purulia are expected to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall at one or two south Bengal districts may also receive isolated heavy showers during the is likely to see heavy rain on July 25, the IMD fishermen not to venture into the sea over north and central Bay of Bengal and along and off the coasts of West Bengal and Odisha, the IMD said squally weather with surface wind speed reaching up to 55 kmph is likely to prevail over these areas from July 24 to 27.
India.com
3 days ago
- Climate
- India.com
Rain Lash Mumbai; Uttarakhand On Alert, Showers Likely In Delhi – Check Latest Weather Update
Weather Update: Heavy rainfall continued to impact various parts of the country, causing waterlogging and disrupting daily life. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert for several districts in Uttarakhand, while Mumbai in Maharashtra also experienced rainfall on Monday. In Delhi, according to reports, a generally cloudy sky with rain is predicted, with the maximum temperature expected to settle around 35 degrees Celsius. Uttarakhand 'Orange Alert' The centre of IMD in Dehradun issued an 'orange alert' for heavy rains in some places of Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar in Uttarakhand for July 21. Meanwhile, an order has been issued for all schools from Classes 1 to 12 to remain closed on Monday in view of the 'orange' alert. Mumbai Rainfall | Visuals Rain lashed parts of Mumbai on Monday. #WATCH | Maharashtra: Rain lashes parts of Mumbai. Visuals from Marine Drive. — ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2025 Himachal Pradesh Rains According to ANI, in Himachal Pradesh, in the aftermath of persistent monsoon rains, public life in the state remains severely affected, with 142 roads blocked, 40 water supply schemes disrupted, and 26 power distribution transformers (DTRs) out of service as per the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC)'s evening report on July 20. The situation remains critical in the districts of Mandi (91 roads) and Kullu (33 roads), where landslides and flash floods have caused the bulk of road closures. Power supply has also been heavily impacted in areas such as Gohar and Bhabanagar, with a total of 26 DTRs disrupted, primarily due to heavy rainfall. Kerala Weather The weather agency issued an 'orange alert' for nine districts in Kerala on Sunday, warning of very heavy rainfall. The districts under orange alert included Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod. Meanwhile, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, and Kottayam districts are under a yellow alert. As per IANS, the IMD forecasted that monsoon activity is likely to intensify across India over the coming days due to a low-pressure area expected to form over the Bay of Bengal by July 24. As a result, Kerala is expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall over the next five days, particularly in isolated areas till July 21. According to the IMD classification, an orange alert signifies the possibility of very heavy rainfall ranging from 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm within 24 hours. A yellow alert indicates the likelihood of heavy rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm during the same time frame. Authorities have advised residents in the alerted districts to remain vigilant and avoid venturing into water bodies or flood-prone areas. Fishermen have also been warned against venturing into the sea due to the possibility of rough conditions.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
School Assembly news headlines for today July 18, 2025: From sports to education, check 20+ national & international news
School Assembly news headlines for today July 18, 2025: Good morning students and teachers. Today, July 18, 2025, our school assembly brings you a roundup of the most important national and international news across sports, education, and current affairs. India has supplied 3 lakh doses of the measles-rubella vaccine to Bolivia. Indore has retained its title as the cleanest city in India for the eighth consecutive year. Meanwhile, Karnataka faces disruption due to heavy rains with an orange alert issued, and Ladakh has launched its first HPV vaccination program for adolescent girls. In the national sphere, Bihar announces free electricity up to 125 units starting August 1, and the government forms a high-level committee to address inter-state water issues including the Polavaram-Banakacherla link project. On the international front, France celebrates Bastille Day with grand parades and fireworks, while England gained a thrilling win against India in Lord's third Test. The Indian Meteorological Department issues an orange alert in Kerala, resulting in school closures in six districts. Today's national news headlines in English for school assembly, July 18, 2025 India requests U.S. approval for joint production of Javelin missiles. Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated 1.17 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased citizens as part of efforts to clean the national database. Uttarakhand government aims to introduce Gita and Ramayana teachings in schools, with NCERT tasked to develop curriculum material. Central government convenes an all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon Session to seek cooperation for key legislative business. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) injects ₹5.6 lakh crore into the banking sector to ensure effective implementation of a recent interest rate cut. Today's international news headlines in English for school assembly, July 18, 2025 Russia launches attacks on Ukraine, deploying 400 drones and missiles, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict. UK ends its five-year ban on Pakistani airlines, allowing Pakistan International Airlines to resume direct flights to Britain. A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Japan, prompting tsunami warnings and precautionary evacuations. Reports circulate about Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir possibly replacing President Zardari, fueling speculation about a leadership change. United Nations voices concerns after Bangladesh's GDP growth drops to 3.3%. Today's sports news headlines in English for school assembly, July 18, 2025 The ICC Annual General Meeting begins, discussing the adoption of a two-tier Test system, expansion of the T20 World Cup, and induction of new cricket member nations. India's U-20 freestyle wrestling team secures second place at the 2025 U-20 Wrestling Championship. England slips to third position in the WTC rankings after being penalized for a slow over rate, despite winning the third Test against India. FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket applications will open on September 10, with the largest-ever edition slated to feature 48 teams and 104 matches. In chess, Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa defeats World No.1 Magnus Carlsen to advance to the quarterfinals of the Freestyle Grand Slam in Las Vegas. Today's education news headlines in English for school assembly, July 18, 2025 UGC NET June 2025 Results to be released on July 22: Candidates can access scorecards on the official NTA website. IIT-Kanpur releases JEE Advanced 2025 scorecards; students can view detailed marks and ranks at GSEB HSC 2025 supplementary exam results for Class 12 general stream announced online; minimum 33% required to qualify. SSC CHSL Exam 2025 last date to apply for 3,131 Group C posts is July 18, 2025; eligibility and application process detailed online. High school holidays declared in UP during Kanwar Yatra; Telangana schools observe Bonalu festival and Jharkhand schools close amid heavy rain. Today's state news headlines in English for school assembly, July 18, 2025 Electricity supply to be disrupted in Sangla Valley on July 18 due to scheduled maintenance. Uttarakhand Government requests NCERT to include Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana in syllabus for 17,000 state government schools. Trinamool Congress launches protest over the Bengali identity issue ahead of the 2026 polls; Mamata Banerjee to lead the march. TVK (Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam) to hold its second state conference in Madurai on August 25, with Vijay's statewide tour planned for September. Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu seeks central support for the Polavaram–Banakacherla water project to address Rayalaseema's water scarcity. Top business and economic news headlines for July 18, 2025 Cabinet approves 'PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana' with a ₹24,000 crore outlay to boost agriculture in 100 under-performing districts. NTPC and NLC India receive Cabinet approval to invest ₹20,000 crore and ₹7,000 crore respectively in renewables; renewables sector targeted for major growth. ITC Hotels posts a 53% surge in Q1 net profit to ₹133.71 crore, hitting a 52-week high on robust revenues. Bharti Airtel's final dividend ex-date is July 18 for ₹16 per share; today is last day to trade for eligibility. Reliance Industries to announce its Q1 FY26 financial results on July 18, 2025, with investors' attention on growth projections. Daily word and thought of the day for school assembly, July 18, 2025 For the school assembly on July 18, 2025, here are the daily word and thought of the day: Word of the Day: Bellicose Meaning: Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight; hostile or warlike in manner.(Example: The bellicose tone of the debate heightened tensions among the participants.) Thought of the Day 'Do not put your hope in wealth, which is uncertain, but in doing good and being generous. True life is found in kindness, generosity, and sharing with others.' For more informative articles on historical and upcoming events from around the world, please visit Indiatimes Events.
Deccan Herald
16-07-2025
- Business
- Deccan Herald
CPI inflation to average 4 pc this financial year: Crisil
Kolkata, Rating agency Crisil, in its latest research report, said that the consumer price index (CPI)-based inflation is expected to average four per cent this financial year, as compared to 4.6 per cent last agency said that food inflation is expected to be softer given the forecasts of above-normal monsoon by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)..Non-food inflation is expected to be subdued on the back of lower commodity prices, the report is the key measure used by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the RBI for targeting to Crisil, GDP growth is seen at 6.5 per cent with downside tariff moves by the US are seen as a risk for exports, while domestic factors like an adequate monsoon and repo rate cuts will be supportive of growth, the agency is supportive liquidity in the system, which should aid the financial conditions of the economy, but capital flows are expected to be volatile along with the rupee, the report said Bank credit growth continued to be weak, it available till May 2025 indicates softening in bank credit growth in the first said the softening inflation would allow the MPC to cut the repo rate once again this fiscal, followed by a pause. However, global uncertainties could continue to impart volatility to capital flows and currency movements, the report MPC had cut the repo rate by 50 basis points at its June meeting, bringing it down to 5.5 per uncertainties had led to a surge in crude oil prices, which hit USD80 per barrel in June for the first time since January 2025. This has put pressure on the bond yields, equity markets and the rupee, the report added.
