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News18
21-07-2025
- Climate
- News18
Rains lash Chandigarh, several parts of Punjab
Agency: PTI Chandigarh, Jul 21 (PTI) Rains lashed several parts of Punjab, including Chandigarh, leading to a dip in maximum temperatures on Monday. According to the Met Department here, Chandigarh received 10.3 mm of rain. The maximum temperature settled at 27.7 degrees Celsius. Ludhiana, Patiala, Pathankot, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur and Mohali were among other places to receive rainfall. Amritsar recorded a maximum temperature of 30.8 degrees Celsius, Ludhiana 32.6, Patiala 30.1, Pathankot 26.6, Gurdaspur 30.5 while Mohali recorded a high of 26.6 degrees Celsius. In Haryana, Ambala recorded a high of 28.8 degrees Celsius, Hisar 33, Karnal 29.2, Narnaul 34, Rohtak 31.9, Bhiwani 33.1, while Gurugram registered a high of 31.6 degrees Celsius. PTI SUN MNK MNK Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
18-07-2025
- Climate
- Mint
Delhi rains update: Heavy rains to pound capital city until July 21, IMD issues 'yellow alert'; check details
Amid the heavy rains that lashed parts of the national capital on Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, predicting more rain in coming days. The weather department's latest forecast stated that light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds with speeds ranging from 30-50 km/h is very likely to occur at many places in Delhi and the NCR region. The Met Department stated that very light to moderate rains, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, may occur between 19 and 21 July. The IMD has even advised residents to stay alert due to changing weather conditions. This can lead to waterlogging in low-lying areas and traffic hindrances. Also, they have been advised to be ready to move to safer places accordingly, stay indoors, close windows and doors, and avoid travel if possible The minimum temperature in the national capital may be recorded between 23 to 25°C degrees Celsius, while the maximum is likely to settle around 34 to 36°C degrees. Also, the air quality in Delhi remained in the 'satisfactory' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 61, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) 9 am bulletin, reported PTI.
New Indian Express
17-07-2025
- Climate
- New Indian Express
IMD issues Yellow alert for Jharkhand, schools to remain closed in Palamu amid heavy rain
RANCHI: A yellow alert has been issued for all districts of Jharkhand. According to the Meteorological Center in Ranchi, there will be continuous rain in the state from July 17 to July 20. During this time, there is also a possibility of thunderstorms in several districts. The Met Department has appealed to people to remain alert and cautious during these days. 'There will be light to moderate rain in various areas of Jharkhand during this period. There is also a possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall in some areas,' stated the alert issued by the Met Department. In view of the possibility of lightning incidents, a yellow alert has been issued, which indicates potential danger and may affect public life. It further added that a low-pressure area has formed in south-west Bihar and adjoining eastern Uttar Pradesh. In the next 24 hours, this low-pressure area will move towards Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in the form of a cyclonic circulation. It will also affect the weather in Jharkhand. During the last 24 hours, the monsoon remained active in almost all districts of the state. Heavy rainfall was also recorded at some places. The highest rainfall was measured at 204 mm in Chainpur of Palamu. On the other hand, 67 mm of rain was recorded in Deoghar, 64.6 mm in Jamshedpur, 9 mm in Chaibasa, and 3 mm in Ranchi. The Department also informed that there will be no major change in the maximum temperature at present. However, in the coming three days, the maximum temperature may increase by 2 to 3 degrees. The highest temperature of 34.8 degrees Celsius was recorded in Saraikela, while the lowest temperature of 21 degrees Celsius was recorded in Latehar. Meanwhile, in the wake of incessant rain in Palamu, the district administration has ordered all schools to remain closed on July 17. Deputy Commissioner Samira S. has directed all BDOs and COs to keep an eye on their respective areas. Safe places have also been marked for villages situated on riverbanks so that affected families may be given shelter there. The Assistant Municipal Commissioner has been instructed to form a special team to deal with the problem of waterlogging in the city. The team will drain the water using motor pumps. Arrangements have also been made to deal with the situation of falling trees. According to Palamu SP Rishma Rameshan, warnings are being issued advising people not to go near riverbanks. Public announcements are being made for this purpose. Adequate police force has been deployed.
Hans India
15-07-2025
- Climate
- Hans India
Himachal: 4 dead in rain-related incidents, Met issues ‘orange' alert for heavy rains in 3 districts
Shimla: Four people died in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh in the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 57 during the ongoing monsoon season and the local Met office has issued an 'orange' alert of heavy to very heavy rains in three districts of the state on Tuesday. Two people were drowned, one each in Kullu and Kangra districts, one died after being bitten by a snake in Bilapsur, while one was killed after falling from height, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC). Details of the deceased are awaited. Heavy to very heavy rains are likely at isolated places of Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur on Tuesday, the Met Department said on Monday. It also issued a 'yellow' alert of heavy rains in three to seven out of 12 districts till Friday. Himachal Pradesh has suffered losses of more than Rs 786 crore in the ongoing monsoon season and 192 roads, including 146 in the disaster-hit Mandi district, are closed for vehicular traffic due to rains, while 745 water supply schemes and 65 power distribution transformers were affected as on Monday evening, the SEOC said. From the onset of monsoon on June 20 till July 13, as many as 105 people died -- 61 in rain-related incidents and 44 in road accidents -- 184 have been injured, while 35 are missing. The state has witnessed 31 flash floods, 22 cloudbursts, and 18 landslides, it added. Meanwhile, light to moderate rains lashed parts of the state, and Rajgarh in the Sirmaur district received 72 mm of rain since Sunday evening followed by Jubbarhatti 59.2 mm, Khadrala 42.4, Pachhad 38 mm, Mandi 26.4 mm, Bhuntar 22 mm, Shimla, 18.5 mm, Dharamshala 16 mm, Shilaroo 14.2 mm, Kufri 12.9 mm, Seobagh 12.2 mm, and Rohru 10 mm. Search operations are still underway to trace the 27 who were washed away after 10 cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides wreaked havoc in various parts of Mandi on the night of June 30-July 1 and resulted in the deaths of 15 people, officials said. Keylong was the coldest at night, recording a low of 11.3 degrees Celsius while Una was hottest in the day with a high of 32.6 degrees Celsius.
Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Himachal: 4 dead in rain-related incidents, Met issues 'orange' alert for heavy rains in 3 districts
Shimla, Four people died in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh in the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 57 during the ongoing monsoon season and the local Met office has issued an 'orange' alert of heavy to very heavy rains in three districts of the state on Tuesday. Himachal: 4 dead in rain-related incidents, Met issues 'orange' alert for heavy rains in 3 districts Two people were drowned, one each in Kullu and Kangra districts, one died after being bitten by a snake in Bilapsur, while one was killed after falling from height, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre . Details of the deceased are awaited. Heavy to very heavy rains are likely at isolated places of Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur on Tuesday, the Met Department said on Monday. It also issued a 'yellow' alert of heavy rains in three to seven out of 12 districts till Friday. Himachal Pradesh has suffered losses of more than ₹786 crore in the ongoing monsoon season and 192 roads, including 146 in the disaster-hit Mandi district, are closed for vehicular traffic due to rains, while 745 water supply schemes and 65 power distribution transformers were affected as on Monday evening, the SEOC said. From the onset of monsoon on June 20 till July 13, as many as 105 people died 61 in rain-related incidents and 44 in road accidents 184 have been injured, while 35 are missing. The state has witnessed 31 flash floods, 22 cloudbursts, and 18 landslides, it added. Meanwhile, light to moderate rains lashed parts of the state, and Rajgarh in the Sirmaur district received 72 mm of rain since Sunday evening followed by Jubbarhatti 59.2 mm, Khadrala 42.4, Pachhad 38 mm, Mandi 26.4 mm, Bhuntar 22 mm, Shimla, 18.5 mm, Dharamshala 16 mm, Shilaroo 14.2 mm, Kufri 12.9 mm, Seobagh 12.2 mm, and Rohru 10 mm. Search operations are still underway to trace the 27 who were washed away after 10 cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides wreaked havoc in various parts of Mandi on the night of June 30-July 1 and resulted in the deaths of 15 people, officials said. Keylong was the coldest at night, recording a low of 11.3 degrees Celsius while Una was hottest in the day with a high of 32.6 degrees Celsius. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
