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Dakshina Kannada: Schools, colleges to remain shut on July 25 amid rain alert
Agency: Last Updated: July 24, 2025, 21:30 IST Representational image (Image: News18) Mangaluru (Karnataka), Jul 24 (PTI) All government, aided, private, primary and high schools, anganwadi centres, and pre-university colleges in Dakshina Kannada district will remain closed on July 25 due to a forecast of heavy rainfall, officials said. The district administration declared a holiday as a precautionary measure following alerts from the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), which has predicted intense rainfall over the next 24 hours. Swipe Left For Next Video View all Authorities have urged the public to exercise caution and avoid non-essential travel, especially in vulnerable areas. According to the India Meteorological Department, heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds (30-40 kmph) is likely in parts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada districts on July 25. PTI COR JR SSK (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments News agency-feeds Dakshina Kannada: Schools, colleges to remain shut on July 25 amid rain alert 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.
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Delhi likely to witness rain with thunderstorms on Friday
New Delhi, Jul 24 (PTI) The national capital on Thursday recorded a maximum temperature of 35.9 degrees Celsius, one degree above the season's average, the weather office said. The minimum temperature was 25 degrees Celsius, 2.3 degrees below the season's normal, according to the IMD. The humidity level was recorded at 88 per cent at 5.30 pm. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms accompanied by rain on Friday. The city's air quality was in the satisfactory category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 92 at 7 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). An AQI reading between 51 and 100 is considered 'satisfactory'. PTI BM BM MPL MPL 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.
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IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Jharkhand over next 2 days
Agency: Ranchi, Jul 24 (PTI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy rainfall across Jharkhand on Friday and Saturday, an official said. For Friday, it issued an 'orange' alert (be prepared), predicting very heavy rainfall in three districts, and 'yellow' alert (be aware), forecasting heavy rainfall in 17 districts, he said. The 'orange' alert has been sounded for Saraikela-Kharswan, and East and West Singhbhum districts from 8.30 am on Friday to 8.30 am on Saturday, the official said. The districts that are likely to witness heavy rainfall during the period include Simdega, Gumla, Lohardaga, Khunti, Ranchi, Ramgarh, Bokaro, Hazaribag, Koderma, Giridih, Dhanbad, Jamtara, Deoghar, Dumka, Pakur, Godda and Sahibganj. 'Jharkhand is expected receive widespread rainfall till July 29 under the influence of a low pressure system. A monsoon trough will also support the system, leading to rainfall. Very to very heavy rainfall is expected in several districts, mainly in south-east and south-central parts of the state, on Friday and Saturday," Ranchi Meteorological Centre's Deputy Director Abhishek Anand said. According to the IMD, the remnant of tropical cyclone 'Wipha' has emerged and under its influence, a low pressure area has formed over the north Bay of Bengal on Thursday. It is likely to become well marked during the next 24 hours and is likely to move west-northwestwards towards north Odisha and adjoining West Bengal coasts over the subsequent 48 hours. For July 26, an 'orange' alert has been sounded for Gumla, Simdega, Ranchi, Khunti, Saraikela-Kharswan, East and West Singhbhum, while an 'yellow' alert has been issued for Garhwa, Palamu, Latehar and Lohardaga. 'People should remain alert, as surface runoff and inundation may occur at some fully saturated soils and low-lying areas," Anand said. Jharkhand recorded 52 per cent surplus rainfall between June 1 and July 24, he said. The eastern state received 660.5 mm of rainfall against the normal of 434.7 mm during the period. East Singhbhum district recorded the highest surplus rainfall at 126 per cent, followed by Saraikela-Kharswan at 106 per cent, the official said. PTI SAN SAN ACD view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 16:45 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.
