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News18
17-07-2025
- Climate
- News18
63 Killed In A Single Day In Pakistan Due To Torrential Rains
Last Updated: Heavy rains battered Pakistan's Punjab province and led to over five dozen deaths. Over 63 people either drowned or got electrocuted to death as torrential rains battered Pakistan's Punjab province in a period of 24 hours. Over 290 people were injured during this period. A report by broadcaster BBC said that most of the victims were crushed by collapsing buildings and the rest drowned or were electrocuted to death, citing the Pakistani disaster management body. Authorities of Rawalpindi city declared Thursday as a public holiday to keep residents indoors and asked people living along Nullah Leh, a tributary of Indus, have been asked to evacuate, however, a Thursday report by GeoNews said that water levels started decreasing as the rain finally stopped after 18 hours. The latest deaths take the toll to nearly 180 since the monsoon started in late June in Pakistan. More than half of them were children, the BBC report pointed out. Floods have wreaked havoc across Punjab province, shutting down key expressways and disrupting dozens of flights. On Thursday, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz declared an emergency in several districts as rain-swollen rivers flooded towns and villages. In Chakwal, which recorded 400 mm of rain in a single day, rescue teams used boats to locate stranded residents, while military helicopters circled above submerged areas, the broadcaster said in its report. With more rains and flash floods forecast over the weekend, thousands of emergency workers have been put on standby. Pakistan's vulnerability to such disasters stems from its exposure to two clashing weather systems — the Western Disturbances, which bring high temperatures and drought-like conditions, and the Southwest Monsoon, which dumps heavy rains, often triggering floods. To make matters worse, Pakistan is home to over 13,000 glaciers, many of which are melting at an accelerated pace due to climate change. The risks became all too clear in 2022, when catastrophic monsoon floods killed 1,700 people and submerged a third of the country, inflicting economic losses of over $30 billion. view comments First Published: 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.
Indian Express
11-06-2025
- Climate
- Indian Express
Conditions favourable for monsoon to revive in Maharashtra, rest of India from June 13: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Wednesday the conditions are favourable for the revival of the Southwest Monsoon in Maharashtra and the rest of India from June 14, after a dry spell following its early onset. After an early start in Maharashtra, the progress of the monsoon has been halted, and the northern limit lies along Ahilyanagar, earlier known as Ahmednagar, in the state. While the monsoon entered Maharashtra on May 25, its further progress has been stalled. 'Heavy rainfall is very likely over isolated places over Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Coastal Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Marathwada. Winds with a speed of 40-60 k mph are also expected at places,' IMD said in a press statement. IMD also said Pune and its surrounding regions can start receiving rain from June 12 onwards. Major parts of the country, including North India, are yet to be covered by the monsoon. The onset of the monsoon took place on May 24 over Kerala as against its normal date of June 1. Excess rainfall for June A close look at the rainfall received across the country paints a different picture despite the slow progress of the monsoon. Barring a few districts in the North and Northeast, almost the entire country has reported excess rainfall in June than its normal. Major peninsular states like Maharashtra (1007 per cent), Karnataka (234 per cent), Telangana (341 per cent), and Madhya Pradesh (586 per cent) have also reported an excess of rainfall. Technically, the rainfall received by these states has been the monsoon rain, but the spatial distribution has become a concern. Most of the rain that the country has received is due to the low pressure created over the Arabian Sea and the Western Disturbances from May onwards. However, the Union Territory of Ladakh is the only place where the rains have been in deficit, and it has received 2 mm of rainfall as against the 2.4 mm. The absence of spatial distribution has farmers worried, with most holding their sowing activities in fear of the gap. 'For agriculture, we require both quantity as well as the distribution of the rainfall. The first week of June has seen heavy rain in many parts, but post that, the rains have all but disappeared,' said an IMD scientist.
India Gazette
08-06-2025
- Climate
- India Gazette
India records wettest May since 1901 with 126.7 mm rainfall: IMD
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that May 2025 was the wettest since 1901, with the country receiving an average rainfall of 126.7 mm last month. The early onset of the southwest monsoon brought continuous rainfall across southern and eastern India, contributing to this record. In a social media post on X, the IMD wrote, 'The average monthly rainfall for May 2025 over All-India (126.7 mm) and Central India (100.9 mm) was highest since 1901.' As per the Met Department, rainfall over the country in the month of May 2025 was 126.7 mm, which is 106 per cent more than its Long Period Average (LPA) of 61.4 mm. An official press release from the IMD reads, 'Rainfall over the country as a whole for the month of May 2025 was 126.7 mm, which is 106% more than its Long Period Average (LPA) of 61.4 mm...' 'The average monthly rainfall for May 2025 over All-India (126.7 mm) and Central India (100.9 mm) was the highest since 1901. While the monthly rainfall over South Peninsular India reached 199.7 mm, marking the second highest total since 1901, it was surpassed only by 201.4 mm recorded in 1990. Similarly, the monthly average rainfall over Northwest India (48.1 mm) was the 13th highest since 1901 and the 4th highest since 2001. The monthly rainfall over East & Northeast India region was 242.8 mm, which is the 29th highest since 1901 and the 4th highest since 2001,' it added. According to the IMD, during May, 25 subdivisions received large excess rainfall, five subdivisions received excess rain, and six subdivisions received normal rainfall. In May 2025, extremely heavy rainfall (>204.4 mm) was recorded along the West Coast, as well as in Assam and Meghalaya, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, Mizoram, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, Madhya Maharashtra, and South Interior Karnataka. As per the weather department, very heavy rainfall (115.6-204.4 mm) occurred in Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, East Rajasthan, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Marathwada, North Interior Karnataka, Rayalaseema, Saurashtra and Kutch, Telangana, Vidarbha, and West Madhya Pradesh. Additionally, heavy rainfall events (64.5-115.5 mm) were observed across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, East Madhya Pradesh, East Uttar Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal, Gujarat Region, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Lakshadweep, Odisha, Uttarakhand, and West Uttar Pradesh. The IMD stated that there were seven Western Disturbances (WDs) observed over the Indian region, which caused frequent occurrences of rain and thunderstorm activities accompanied by gusty winds and hailstorms across the Western Himalayan region, plains of Northwest and central India. In the month of May, most parts of India experience thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds and activities at regular intervals. The average maximum, average minimum and mean temperature for the country as a whole during May were below normal. The release reads, 'The average maximum, average minimum and mean temperature for the country as a whole during May were 35.08oC, 24.07oC and 29.57oC respectively, against the normal of 36.60oC, 24.17oC and 30.38oC based on data of 1991-2020. Thus, the average maximum, average minimum and mean temperature were below normal with departure from normal of -1.52oC, -0.10oC and -0.81oC, respectively, for the country as a whole.' Notably, this year, the Southwest Monsoon set in over Kerala on May 24, eight days earlier than its normal onset date of June 1. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
08-06-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
IMD says May 2025 breaks 124-year record as wettest month in India since 1901
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that May 2025 was the wettest since 1901, with the country receiving an average rainfall of 126.7 mm last month. The early onset of the southwest monsoon brought continuous rainfall across southern and eastern India, contributing to this record. In a social media post on X, the IMD wrote, 'The average monthly rainfall for May 2025 over All-India (126.7 mm) and Central India (100.9 mm) was highest since 1901.' As per the Met Department, rainfall over the country in the month of May 2025 was 126.7 mm, which is 106 per cent more than its Long Period Average (LPA) of 61.4 mm. An official press release from the IMD reads, "Rainfall over the country as a whole for the month of May 2025 was 126.7 mm, which is 106% more than its Long Period Average (LPA) of 61.4 mm..." "The average monthly rainfall for May 2025 over All-India (126.7 mm) and Central India (100.9 mm) was the highest since 1901. While the monthly rainfall over South Peninsular India reached 199.7 mm, marking the second highest total since 1901, it was surpassed only by 201.4 mm recorded in 1990. Similarly, the monthly average rainfall over Northwest India (48.1 mm) was the 13th highest since 1901 and the 4th highest since 2001. The monthly rainfall over East & Northeast India region was 242.8 mm, which is the 29th highest since 1901 and the 4th highest since 2001," it added. According to the IMD, during May, 25 subdivisions received large excess rainfall, five subdivisions received excess rain, and six subdivisions received normal rainfall. In May 2025, extremely heavy rainfall (>204.4 mm) was recorded along the West Coast, as well as in Assam and Meghalaya, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, Mizoram, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, Madhya Maharashtra, and South Interior Karnataka. As per the weather department, very heavy rainfall (115.6-204.4 mm) occurred in Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, East Rajasthan, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Marathwada, North Interior Karnataka, Rayalaseema, Saurashtra and Kutch, Telangana, Vidarbha, and West Madhya Pradesh. Additionally, heavy rainfall events (64.5-115.5 mm) were observed across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, East Madhya Pradesh, East Uttar Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal, Gujarat Region, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Lakshadweep, Odisha, Uttarakhand, and West Uttar Pradesh. The IMD stated that there were seven Western Disturbances (WDs) observed over the Indian region, which caused frequent occurrences of rain and thunderstorm activities accompanied by gusty winds and hailstorms across the Western Himalayan region, plains of Northwest and central India. In the month of May, most parts of India experience thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds and activities at regular intervals. The average maximum, average minimum and mean temperature for the country as a whole during May were below normal. The release reads, "The average maximum, average minimum and mean temperature for the country as a whole during May were 35.08oC, 24.07oC and 29.57oC respectively, against the normal of 36.60oC, 24.17oC and 30.38oC based on data of 1991-2020. Thus, the average maximum, average minimum and mean temperature were below normal with departure from normal of -1.52oC, -0.10oC and -0.81oC, respectively, for the country as a whole." Notably, this year, the Southwest Monsoon set in over Kerala on May 24, eight days earlier than its normal onset date of June 1.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
India sees heaviest May rainfall since 1901: IMD details how much every state received
India experienced its wettest May since 1901, with an average rainfall of 126.7 mm, 106% above the Long Period Average, according to the India Meteorological Department. The early arrival of the southwest monsoon brought consistent rainfall to southern and eastern India, contributing to this historic record. While temperatures remained below normal, several regions experienced extremely heavy rainfall. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that May 2025 saw the highest average rainfall in the country since records began in 1901. The nation received 126.7 mm of rain on average last month, more than double the usual amount for heavy rainfall was driven by the early arrival of the southwest monsoon, which brought continuous showers to southern and eastern parts of India. The IMD confirmed the record rainfall in a post on X (formerly Twitter), saying, "The average monthly rainfall for May 2025 over All-India (126.7 mm) and Central India (100.9 mm) was highest since 1901."According to the official IMD statement, the rainfall was 106% above the Long Period Average (LPA) of 61.4 mm for May. The southern region of India recorded 199.7 mm, making it the second-highest May rainfall since 1901, just behind 201.4 mm in 1990. The northwest region saw its 13th highest rainfall since 1901, while the eastern and northeast regions had their 29th total, 25 subdivisions across India experienced large excess rainfall, five had excess rainfall, and six saw normal levels during May heaviest rainfalls, exceeding 204.4 mm, were recorded in several areas including the West Coast, Assam and Meghalaya, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, Mizoram, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, Madhya Maharashtra, and South Interior regions such as Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, East Rajasthan, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and more experienced very heavy rainfall between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm. Heavy rains between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm fell over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, East Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttarakhand, and other IMD also noted seven Western Disturbances, weather systems that cause rain and storms, affected northern and central India in May, leading to frequent thunderstorms, gusty winds, and across India were cooler than usual in May. The average maximum temperature was 35.08°C, which is 1.52°C below normal. The average minimum temperature was 24.07°C, slightly lower than usual, and the overall mean temperature was 29.57°C, 0.81°C below the average for 1991-2020.A notable highlight was the early arrival of the Southwest Monsoon over Kerala on May 24, which was eight days ahead of its usual onset date on June early and heavy rainfall will have significant effects on agriculture, water resources, and daily life across the country in the coming from ANI
