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23-05-2025
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Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
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- Hindustan Times
Heavy rains drench Mumbai on Tuesday evening
MUMBAI: Mumbai was drenched in early pre-monsoon showers at 7 pm on Tuesday, as the weather kept its date with forecasters, pulling no surprises. While the island city experienced only light showers, the downpour was particularly heavy in the suburbs, accompanied by thunder and lightning. Within an hour, Jogeshwari topped the rain hot-spots at 63mm, followed by Andheri East at 57mm. Powai recorded the most rainfall in the eastern suburbs with 38mm. Between 8pm and 9pm, further north, Borivali recorded 61mm, Dahisar 53mm, Charkop 49mm and Malwani 49mm. The sudden showers slowed evening peak-hour traffic in various places. The Andheri subway was closed to vehicular traffic at 8pm, leaving motorists at either end marooned. Traffic also slowed to a crawl at Saki Naka, Malad subway, Goregaon, Dadar and other parts of the city. Due to the breakdown of a car near pole number 251 on the north-bound carriageway of the Eastern Freeway, traffic moved at snail's pace for more than an hour. In Powai, traffic was impacted due to a tree collapse, which caused critical head injuries to Shobha Torne, 40, and Prashant Torne, 45. Visuals on social media showed Saki Naka under several feet of water, with two-wheelers being dragged and garbage floating. Waterlogging was seen in Mira Road, Andheri East and Chandivali. Heavy rainfall was forecast for Tuesday night, till Friday. After a lull between 9pm to 10pm, the rain picked up once again. Between 10pm and 11pm, the island city registered 12.86mm, the western suburbs 15.65mm and eastern suburbs 26.63mm. Towards midnight, rain picked up in the island city and some parts of the Eastern suburbs, as well as till Andheri, but stayed under the 20-mm mark. 'An upper air circulation and low-pressure area is forming over the Arabian Sea, off the Karnataka coast, causing the likelihood rainfall over Maharashtra from Wednesday till Sunday,' said Shubhangi Bhute, head of IMD, Mumbai. Asked whether Cyclone Shakti would affect the state, she said it was too early to tell. Other parts of Maharashtra are scheduled to experience heavier bouts of rainfall, with Sindhudurg assigned a red alert till Wednesday, 8:30am. Ratnagiri, Ahilyanagar, Pune, Kolhapur, Satara, Sholapur, Dharashiv, and Latur were expected to experience heavy showers too. In Mumbai, suburban rail services were not impacted by Tuesday's unseasonal showers, but a landslide occurred between Veravali and Vilavade stations in Ratnagiri on the Konkan Railway. This briefly impacted long-distance train services on the railway. Konkan Railway officials said the landslide took place at 6:30 pm, breaking the fencing as well. 'The site was cleared by 8 pm and train operations were restored,' said an official. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis will meet with officers of the departments concerned on Wednesday to assess Mumbai's rain-preparedness.
Time of India
20-05-2025
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- Time of India
IMD debunks Cyclone Shakti speculations: No cause for alarm; all you need to know
In response to widespread speculation regarding the formation of a cyclone named "Cyclone Shakti," the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a firm clarification, urging the public to remain calm and rely solely on official weather updates. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to the reports that were published earlier, a powerful cyclonic storm was forming over the Bay of Bengal and was expected to affect coastal areas of West Bengal and Odisha between May 23 and May 28. The identification of an upper-air cyclonic circulation over the Andaman Sea, a typical pre-monsoon weather occurrence, served as the basis for these reports. Read more: Habibur Rahman Biswas, head of the Forecast Centre at the Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata, explained that the confusion arose from a misinterpretation of meteorological terms. He explained that a cyclonic circulation refers to a rotation of air at higher altitudes, typically between 1.5 km and 7.6 km above the ground, and does not necessarily lead to the formation of a surface-level cyclonic storm. "Many people mistake any mention of the word 'cyclonic' as an imminent threat of a cyclone, which is not the case," Biswas stated. The IMD warned against spreading unconfirmed information and flatly rejected the existence of any such cyclone. No cyclone warnings have been issued by the agency as of yet. Press releases and official bulletins will be used to convey any official alerts regarding cyclone development. Read more: The department also highlighted the early onset of the southwest monsoon, which has advanced into parts of the Bay of Bengal, the south Andaman Sea, the Nicobar Islands, and sections of the north Andaman Sea as of May 13. This is the earliest recorded onset in the past seven years. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds in several regions, including Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, east Rajasthan, and parts of southern and central India. Residents and travelers are advised to stay informed through official channels such as the IMD website and the Mausam app. Relying on verified sources is crucial to avoid unnecessary panic and ensure safety during the pre-monsoon season.
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Dust storm in Delhi leads to dip in air quality, triggers AAP-BJP blame game
Gusty winds blowing from west Rajasthan covered parts of Delhi with dust Thursday morning, sharply spiking air pollution levels and reducing visibility. The poor air quality triggered a political sparring between the BJP and AAP, with each pulling no punches. PM10 level rose by nearly 145 per cent and was recorded at 337.6 µg/m3 (micrograms per cubic metre) at 3 pm while PM2.5 soared by over 200 per cent and read 196.1 µg/m3 at that point in time, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. At the same time on Wednesday, the PM10 level was 133.3 µg/m3 and PM 2.5 level 41.9 µg/m3. Also Read: From today, brace for heatwave and sultry nights in UP Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was in the 'poor' category at 4 pm on Thursday with a reading of 292. It was first time in close to two weeks that the air quality dipped to this zone. The city had been breathing 'moderate' quality air since April 29. The India Meteorological Department said a high north-south pressure gradient over northwest India caused strong dust-raising surface winds gusting up to 30-40 kmph that sped through Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and north Rajasthan May 14 night to next morning. Also Read: IMD shares weather update as reports of 'Cyclone Shakti' does rounds The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi reported the lowest visibility of 1,200 metres intermittently during this period. Moreover, there was no forecast for such a prolonged and impactful dust storm in the Delhi-NCR region. Health experts warned people of the hazardous effects of breathing dust-laden fine PM2.5 and PM10 particles, that are a fraction of the width of a human hair, saying these matters can lodge deep in the lungs and even enter the bloodstream and potentially cause progressive lung diseases and long-term damage. Also Read: Bengaluru, Karnataka brace for rainy week as IMD issues yellow alert "Masks can help filter out dust particles but they should fit snugly. Keep windows and doors closed, or use an air purifier at home. Avoid rubbing your eyes as it may lead to injury. If there is irritation, wash the eyes thoroughly with plain water. It is also important to stay well-hydrated at all times," a doctor at the Lok Nayak Hospital (LNJP) said. The dust had not settled yet that a political kerfuffle stirred up with the opposition AAP claiming the situation was "never this bad" during its rule and the BJP terming the charge an attempt at scoring political brownie points. Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal wrote on X that the air pollution situation was "never this bad" during this time of the year under the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP's) rule. The ex-CM's views were echoed by his successor and senior AAP leader Aitishi who claimed in the social media platform that Delhi's AQI has never been so high in May. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data shows that from 2022-2024, AQI on May 15 never exceeded 243, she said. "Today, the AQI is 500." Atishi wondered derisively whether Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa would take responsibility for the city's worsening air pollution. Sirsa hit back, saying it was "unfortunate" that a former chief minister was using a natural phenomenon to score political brownie points. The "real blame" lies on the AAP, which neglected pressing issues during its 10-year rule in Delhi, the BJP leader said. "Today's spike in AQI was due to a weather event, not misgovernance. But let's talk about real misgovernance Atishi ji… For 10 years, AAP allowed Delhi to drown in mountains of untreated legacy waste, broken and dust-choked roads with ZERO accountability on pollution!" the city environment minister said on X. Explaining the cause and effect of the sudden dust storm, Abhishek Kar, senior programme lead at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), said dust storms are common before the onset of the monsoon in north India. "This is a natural source of air pollution, so while we cannot avoid elevated pollution levels, we can protect ourselves from exposure," he said, adding that PM2.5 levels exceeded 300 µg/m3 in the early hours of Thursday but dropped quickly due to high wind speeds exceeding three metres per second. Pradip Shah, the co-founder of Grow-Trees, a social enterprise, said the storm was a stark reminder of growing climate irregularities. He stressed the importance of nature-based solutions like afforestation and urban greening for building climate-resilient cities. Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 40.6 degrees Celsius, 1.1 notches above the normal, while the minimum settled at 25.4 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the year. The humidity levels fluctuated between 42 and 21 per cent during the day. The weather department has forecast a thunderstorm with rain for Friday, with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to settle around 41 and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Weather Alert: Check updates on Cyclone Shakti, its link to the wind storm in Delhi NCR, warnings for Mumbai, Bengaluru, and other cities
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has detected a cyclonic circulation over the Andaman Sea . This system may develop into a low-pressure area between 16 and 22 May and could intensify into Cyclone Shakti between 23 and 28 May. If this happens, it could affect the coastal regions of Odisha and West Bengal in India, as well as Khulna and Chattogram in Bangladesh, according to a report by the Times of India. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon has arrived earlier than usual. As of 13 May 2025, the IMD confirmed that the monsoon had reached parts of the south Bay of Bengal, south Andaman Sea, Nicobar Islands, and north Andaman Sea. 'This is the earliest onset in the past seven years,' the IMD said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cost Of Amusement Park Equipment From Mexico Might Surprise You - See Tips Amusement Park Equipment | search ads Click Here Undo If Cyclone Shakti forms, it could bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and coastal flooding, especially in low-lying areas. Authorities in both India and Bangladesh have begun preparations. People living in vulnerable areas are advised to move to safe shelters, ensure that warning systems are operational, and stock up on essential supplies. Live Events Rain Expected in Several States The IMD has also forecast rain in many parts of the country due to other upper-air circulations. Between now and mid-May, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, East Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh may experience light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. Southern and central states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Chhattisgarh are also likely to see pre-monsoon showers . Residents in these areas should stay alert, follow weather updates closely, and heed local authority advice to remain safe. Travel Tips for Cyclone and Monsoon Season If you plan to travel during this period, here are some helpful tips to stay safe: Check flight and train updates: Delays and cancellations are common during bad weather. Always confirm your travel plans before departure. Carry essentials: When travelling through rural or flood-prone areas, carry drinking water, snacks, a power bank, and any necessary medicines. Book flexible tickets: Choose tickets that allow free cancellation or rescheduling in case your plans are disrupted. Follow weather updates: Stay informed by checking the IMD website, weather apps, or local news regularly. Avoid beaches: During cyclone warnings, it is best to avoid coastal holiday destinations and opt for safer inland locations instead. Inputs from TOI
