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Mint
20 hours ago
- Climate
- Mint
Heavy rainfall, flooding likely in Himachal, Uttarakhand this week, says IMD
New Delhi: North India's hilly states are unlikely to get any respite from the relentless downpour, with Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand set to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall till Thursday, according to the latest forecast from the apex weather office. Heavy rainfall could lead to low to moderate flash floods in eight districts of Himachal and 11 districts of Uttarakhand, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Since the onset of southwest monsoon on 20 June, incessant rain-related incidents have claimed 119 lives in Himachal Pradesh. The hill state has reported incidents of 34 flash floods, 22 cloudbursts and 21 landslides. These incidents have led to widespread damage to private property and public infrastructure. For other parts of northwest India, the IMD has predicted heavy rain over Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, west Uttar Pradesh, east Uttar Pradesh, west Rajasthan, east Rajasthan, and Haryana till Thursday. The country has seen good rains so far in the June-September monsoon season. As on 20 July, India received 366.4 mm rainfall, about 7% more than the normal level of 342.1 mm. Other parts of the country are also likely to get heavy rains this week, the weather bureau said. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall over sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim and northeastern states during 20-26 July and increase in rainfall over coastal Odisha from 23 July." the IMD said. The southern states of Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu are also likely to get continued heavy-to-very heavy rainfall over the week. In west India, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over Konkan and Goa, ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra, Saurashtra, Kutch during 20-26 July, and heavy rain over Marathawada on 21 July, the IMD said. Parts of east and central India are likely to get isolated but very heavy rain, especially in Chhattisgarh, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Gangetic West Bengal this week, the weather forecast said. Heavy rainfall is also very likely over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands till Friday. The Northeast will get isolated very heavy rainfall, with Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Tripura likely to bear the brunt till Friday. The weather office has advised suspension of fishing operations in the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and its surrounding areas till Thursday, and has asked fishermen to avoid venturing into the waters during the period.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Climate
- Indian Express
Landslides in Arunachal, red alerts in Kerala, Uttarakhand as heavy rains lash several parts of India
Given the ongoing monsoon season, several parts of India continued to receive heavy widespread rainfall Saturday with multiple states reporting casualties due to landslides and flood-like situations. State authorities are bracing for more rain in the coming days as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and associated weather departments sounded alerts. Since the beginning of this monsoon season on June 1, India has received nine per cent more rainfall than normal. Till July 16, the country received 331.9 mm of rain; while the normal rainfall is about 304.2 mm for this period. Here's a round-up of weather updates from across the country: The IMD issued a red alert for five northern districts of Kerala and orange alert for several others after incessant heavy rainfall battered the state, causing inundation, traffic snarls and property damage. The regions under red alert are Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod, where the agency has predicted 'extremely heavy rainfall.' Districts including Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, and Palakkad were placed under an 'orange alert' 'heavy rainfall' warnings. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) issued precautionary guidelines for emergencies. In the northernmost district of Kasaragod, the district administration has advised strict safety measures in schools. Kozhikode district authorities are reportedly monitoring the situation and are prepared to evacuate people living in high-altitude areas and those near water bodies to safer locations if necessary. Both Wayanad and Kozhikode experienced intense overnight rainfall on Friday. Kozhikode district alone has reported a significant crop loss worth Rs 44 crore caused by rainfall since May, as per the State Agriculture Department. A 'red alert' indicates 'heavy to extremely heavy rainfall' of over 20 cm in 24 hours, while an 'orange alert' signifies 'very heavy rainfall' between 11 cm and 20 cm. The MeT department on Saturday issued a 'red alert' for heavy rainfall in Nainital, Champawat and Udham Singh Nagar districts in Uttarakhand's Kumaon region for Sunday. The department also issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places in Dehradun, Tehri and Pauri districts in the Garhwal region. Bageshwar and Pithoragarh districts in Kumaon are also under orange alert. The district administrations were asked to take necessary precautions, including controlling the movement of people, quick on-the-spot action and prompt exchange of information in case of an emergency. Disaster management departments have been instructed to ensure that road clearing operations are launched immediately in case of any blockage. The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall across West Bengal in the coming week owing to a low pressure area developing in North Bay of Bengal. The department has forecast heavy rainfall in sub-Himalayan districts of north Bengal – Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Coochbehar and Alipurduar – till July 22. South Bengal districts, including South 24 Parganas and Paschim Medinipur, are expected to be hit by increased rainfall from July 23 onward. Kolkata recorded 32.6 mm of rain in the last 24 hours, and the weather department has predicted thunderstorms with gusty winds. Flood-like conditions emerged in Rajasthan cities including Ajmer, Bundi, Pushkar, and Pali following heavy downpours over the past 24 hours. Several people were swept away by the strong water flow in Ajmer's Dargah area, which prompted locals to intervene and rescue them. The city's Ana Sagar lake is overflowing, with locals using sandbags to try to control the flow. A dilapidated house collapsed in Lakhan Kotdi on Saturday morning. On the other hand, the Banas River near Golera village in Tonk overflowed, stranding 17 people who were later rescued. According to the MeT department, Rajasthan has received 126 per cent more rainfall than normal since June 1. MeT officials, however, predicted a decline in rainfall activity from Sunday, with another spell in eastern Rajasthan likely by July 27-28. In Uttar Pradesh, at least 18 deaths were reported over a 24-hour period due to rain-related incidents. Of these 18 deaths, eight were due to drowning, while two were a result of snakebite. Chitrakoot district was the worst hit with six deaths. One each died in Ghazipur, Lalitpur and Gonda. Several parts of the Arunachal Pradesh have been severely affected by the monsoon rainfall since May. Surface communication at various places in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Siang district have been snapped by heavy rainfall. Landslides in Siji, Yate and near Garu village due to incessant downpour have cut the the Aalo-Likabali road, which serves as a lifeline for several districts including West Siang, Leparada, Shi-Yomi, and Upper Subansiri. Officials have urged the public to avoid travelling during night hours in view of landslides. Landslides and floods triggered by rains have claimed at least 14 lives and affected 36,751 people across 26 districts. With PTI inputs
News18
2 days ago
- Climate
- News18
Heavy rain likely in south Bengal next week due to brewing low-pressure area
Last Updated: Kolkata, Jul 19 (PTI) A low-pressure area is likely to form over north Bay of Bengal around July 24, bringing heavy rain in some south Bengal districts next week, the India Meteorological Department said. Owing to monsoon flow and strong moisture incursion, isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over north Bengal districts till July 22, it said. Rainfall is expected to increase in south Bengal with isolated downpour in some districts from July 23, due to the anticipated low-pressure area over north Bay of Bengal, the IMD said in a bulletin. The sub-Himalayan districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Coochbehar and Alipurduar are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall till July 22, it said in a bulletin. The south Bengal districts of South 24 Parganas, Paschim Medinipur and Purba Medinipur are likely to experience heavy rain from July 23, with light to moderate rainfall in all the other districts of the region, the IMD said. The weatherman also forecast thunderstorms with gusty winds in Kolkata and some other south Bengal districts on Saturday. view comments First Published: July 19, 2025, 14:15 IST 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.
United News of India
11-07-2025
- Science
- United News of India
Kashmir's cool climate was once a subtropical paradise, study reveals
New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) While Kashmir's cool, temperate climate is widely relished today, you will be surprised to know that it was once a warm, humid subtropical haven, as has been revealed by a recent study. This stark transformation, now buried in the past, has been uncovered through the analysis of fossilized leaves and tectonic processes that reshaped the region's environment, said the research led by experts from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow under the autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST). The experts uncovered the rich collection of fossilized leaves from the Karewa sediments of Kashmir, which were curated by the late Prof. Birbal Sahni and Dr. GS Puri. These specimens, remarkably well-preserved, exhibit a striking resemblance to subtropical plants no longer found in the valley's current temperate ecosystem. Intrigued by this stark contrast between past and present vegetation, a team of palaeobotanists, including Dr Harshita Bhatia, Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Dar, and Dr Gaurav Srivastava, delved deeper into the region's climatic and tectonic evolution. Their research points to the tectonic uplift of the Pir Panjal Range, a sub-Himalayan mountain range, as the key factor behind this drastic transformation. The gradual rise of the Pir Panjal Range is believed to have blocked the Indian summer monsoon, cutting off the water supply to the valley. Over millennia, this tectonic event shifted the region from a subtropical paradise to a Mediterranean-type climate, drying up its lush forests and altering the very fabric of its ecosystem. The scientists employed advanced methodologies, such as CLAMP (Climate Leaf Analysis Multivariate Program), to analyze the shape, size, and margins of the fossilized leaves. This enabled them to reconstruct temperature and rainfall patterns from millions of years ago and cross-check these with modern-day plant relatives. The results provided a vivid picture of a warm, rain-soaked Kashmir, which gradually became more arid as the mountain range rose, as per a statement from the DST. Published in the journal Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology, the study is not just a glimpse into Kashmir's climatic past but also a crucial tool for understanding the potential impact of ongoing climate change. As global temperatures continue to rise and alter rainfall patterns, this research offers valuable insights into how mountain ecosystems, like the Himalayas, might adapt—or struggle—in response to environmental shifts. The findings also highlight the importance of preserving fragile mountain regions, which are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. By studying how ancient tectonic shifts influenced climate, scientists can develop better models to predict future environmental changes and their impact on ecosystems, said the statement. UNI AJ PRS
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Heavy rain likely in parts of West Bengal
KOLKATA: Heavy rain is likely in parts of West Bengal with the possibility of a low-pressure area over the Gangetic region of the state, the IMD said on Saturday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall, 7 to 20 cm, is very likely in parts of Purulia, Jhargram and Paschim Medinipur districts. Heavy rainfall, 7 to 11 cm, is also very likely over Paschim Bardhaman, Purba Medinipur, South 24 Parganas and Bankura districts, it said. The likely formation of a low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal and a strong monsoon flow will bring heavy to very heavy rainfall in these districts, it added. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata In parts of the sub-Himalayan districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar, heavy rainfall is likely till July 10, the IMD said. Basirhat in North 24 Parganas district received 102 mm rainfall, the state's highest in 24 hours till 8.30 am on Saturday. Other places that received significant rainfall during the period include Kalyani (42 mm), Barrackpore (32 mm), Kalaikunda (32 mm) and Raiganj (31 mm).
