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Economic Times
21 hours ago
- Climate
- Economic Times
Dehradun weather set to worsen as IMD rings yellow alert; rains to continue over the next few days
Live Events Thunderstorms & lightning expected (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed Dehradun and several districts of Uttarakhand under a yellow alert until August 23, warning of persistent rain, thunderstorms, and lightning over the coming have also cautioned that rainfall intensity could increase after the alert period ends, raising the risk of further disruption. Districts including Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar, Nainital, and Pithoragarh have been flagged for heavy have advised residents and pilgrims to avoid unnecessary journeys until conditions downpour on Thursday morning left parts of Dehradun waterlogged, causing severe traffic jams across the city. In Matli village of Uttarkashi's Dunda block, two streams spilled over, flooding homes and forcing around 20 families to seek shelter in a nearby Gangotri Highway was also blocked by debris for nearly five hours, cutting off movement along the key route. Similar scenes were reported from Joshiyada, Koti and Banga Road, where overflowing drains inundated houses and damaged boundary residents in these neighbourhoods remained awake through the night, worried about rising water Met office has warned that the current spell of rain will be accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in several locations. For Dehradun, the forecast suggests partly cloudy skies with light to moderate showers, while temperatures are likely to hover between 33°C and 24° have urged caution as rivers across the state, particularly the Alaknanda, continue to swell dangerously. Districts such as Tehri, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag and Chamoli are under close watch for possible landslides and flash has already endured 23 flash floods and 16 landslides this monsoon season, underscoring the risks of travel through hilly terrain.
Time of India
a day ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Dehradun weather set to worsen as IMD rings yellow alert; rains to continue over the next few days
Live Events Thunderstorms & lightning expected (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed Dehradun and several districts of Uttarakhand under a yellow alert until August 23, warning of persistent rain, thunderstorms, and lightning over the coming have also cautioned that rainfall intensity could increase after the alert period ends, raising the risk of further disruption. Districts including Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar, Nainital, and Pithoragarh have been flagged for heavy have advised residents and pilgrims to avoid unnecessary journeys until conditions downpour on Thursday morning left parts of Dehradun waterlogged, causing severe traffic jams across the city. In Matli village of Uttarkashi's Dunda block, two streams spilled over, flooding homes and forcing around 20 families to seek shelter in a nearby Gangotri Highway was also blocked by debris for nearly five hours, cutting off movement along the key route. Similar scenes were reported from Joshiyada, Koti and Banga Road, where overflowing drains inundated houses and damaged boundary residents in these neighbourhoods remained awake through the night, worried about rising water Met office has warned that the current spell of rain will be accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in several locations. For Dehradun, the forecast suggests partly cloudy skies with light to moderate showers, while temperatures are likely to hover between 33°C and 24° have urged caution as rivers across the state, particularly the Alaknanda, continue to swell dangerously. Districts such as Tehri, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag and Chamoli are under close watch for possible landslides and flash has already endured 23 flash floods and 16 landslides this monsoon season, underscoring the risks of travel through hilly terrain.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Paris hits 41°C, Eiffel Tower closes as Saharan blast grips France
Europe is grappling with an intense heat wave, triggering red alerts in multiple countries as temperatures soar. France faces school closures and power outages, while Spain and Portugal brace for record highs. Italy has banned outdoor work during peak hours. Climate experts attribute the increasing frequency of such events to rising global temperatures. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A severe heatwave intensified across Western Europe on Tuesday, with Saharan winds pushing temperatures to extreme levels and red alerts issued across multiple countries. France Switzerland , and parts of Spain and Portugal continued to face elevated temperatures, as authorities imposed health advisories, travel disruptions, and closures of public Paris, temperatures were forecast to reach 40°C, prompting the closure of the Eiffel Tower 's summit until Thursday. Visitors without prior bookings were advised to postpone their plans. Météo-France issued red alerts for Paris and several other departments, with more than 1,300 schools either closed or operating at reduced capacity. The national weather agency also flagged an increased risk of wildfires due to dry soil and lack of rainfall in in Europe, unusually high temperatures persisted in Belgium and the Netherlands. Italy's Health Ministry reported heatwave conditions in 17 of the country's 27 major cities. Regional authorities in Italy have extended bans on outdoor work during peak afternoon hours until Germany, heat warnings were issued for several districts, particularly west of Cologne and in parts of the south. The Swiss Alps saw red alerts for violent thunderstorms, a secondary effect of the heat reported a slight easing of conditions. Lisbon was expected to reach 33°C on Tuesday — within the seasonal average — but inland areas may still see highs up to 43°C. The national weather agency confirmed that June temperature records were broken in two regions on June ongoing heatwave, which began mid-June, is classified by Météo-France as the season's first major wave. Scientists say that such events are becoming more frequent and intense due to global warming. According to Météo-France projections, by 2100, the country may experience ten times more heatwave days annually, with routine summer peaks above 40°C and extreme spikes possibly reaching 50° across Europe have urged citizens to avoid non-essential outdoor activity, remain hydrated, and make use of public cooling facilities where available. In Bourges, for example, local authorities opened air-conditioned libraries and public halls to the researchers warn that the current wave may be a preview of future summers. 'France could be 4°C warmer by 2100,' Météo-France said, 'with 40°C days becoming an annual norm.'
