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Mint
19 hours ago
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Weather today: Uttarakhand, Kerala, more states on IMD's orange alert for rains; Delhi-NCR awaits monsoon showers
Weather update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Kerala, predicting heavy rains in these regions on June 28. Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR is on yellow alert today and tomorrow, with possibility of fresh showers likely today. Predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in Goa, Ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra and Gujarat in the next few days, IMD said, 'Light/moderate rainfall at most places accompanied with thunderstorm, lightning and isolated heavy rainfall likely to continue over Northeast India during next 7 days with very heavy rainfall over Arunachal Pradesh on 01st July; Nagaland on 02nd July.' Heavy rainfall across parts of Jammu and Kashmir triggered a rise in Chenab River's water level, which caused an overflow at the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project. Restricting all movement near the river, the Ramban district administration issued a public advisory, warning against bathing, swimming, fishing, and other activities. In a post on X, the Ramban District Magistrate stated, 'A complete ban on swimming, bathing, fishing and roaming near River Chenab & all Nallahs in District Ramban due to rising water levels and safety risks. Strict legal action against violators. Stay Alert. Stay Safe.' "Generally cloudy sky, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm/ lightening towards evening/ night, " Delhi Regional Meteorological Centre said in its report dated June 27. The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 35-37 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature will most likely hover around 26-28 degrees Celsius. The national capital can expect wet spells in the coming five days.
Mint
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Mint
Wettest ‘May' in 125 years? Delhi, Mumbai, Pune braces for more rain, thunderstorm as IMD issues yellow alert warning
Delhi Regional Meteorological Centre issued a yellow alert for the city today, warning against possibility of more rains and thunderstorm on May 26. At the same time a yellow alert is also in place for the financial capital - Mumbai and Pune. The rainfall warning will remain effective in Mumbai until May 28, according to Regional Meteorological Centre. 'Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning, heavy rainfall & gusty winds (40-50) at isolated places,' Mumbai Met agency states. For nearby districts of Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, an orange alert is in place today. The Mumbai Meteorological Centre issued a nowcast warning at 7:00 AM stating, 'Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and intense spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 50-60 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Mumbai during next 3-4 hours.' Mumbai residents woke up to heavy showers on Monday morning, as can be seen in the visuals from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. In the early hours of Sunday, a massive 81.4 mm of rain in just a few hours was recorded. This month marks wettest May on record since 1901, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This month's cumulative rainfall crossed 186.4 mm, surpassing the previous May 2008 record of 165 mm, PTI reported. On May 2, the city registered 77 mm of rain. Monday's maximum temperature is expected settle 4-6 notches below normal, around 34-36 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the temperature will most likely settle 3-5 notches below the May average, around 23-25 degrees Celsius. Waterlogging and traffic congestion brought the life to a standstill in the national capital on May 25. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) issued a statement yesterday in the wake of heavy rains, informing about disruptions of flight operations. 'Conditions are favourable for further advance of Southwest Monsoon into some more parts of central Arabian Sea, some more parts of Maharashtra including Mumbai, Karnataka including Bengaluru, some parts of Andhra Pradesh, remaining parts of Tamil Nadu, some more parts of west central & North Bay of Bengal and some more parts of Northeastern states during next 3 days,' the IMD said in its weather report dated May 25.
Mint
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Mint
Wettest ‘May' on record? Delhi, Mumbai braces for more rain, thunderstorm as IMD issues yellow alert warning
Delhi Regional Meteorological Centre issued a yellow alert for the city today, warning against possibility of more rains and thunderstorm on May 26. At the same time a yellow alert is also in place for the financial capital Mumbai. The rainfall warning will remain effective until May 28, according to Regional Meteorological Centre. 'Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning, heavy rainfall & gusty winds (40-50) at isolated places,' Mumbai Met agency states. For nearby districts of Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, an orange alert is in place today. The Mumbai Meteorological Centre issued a nowcast warning at 7:00 AM stating, 'Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and intense spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 50-60 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Mumbai during next 3-4 hours.' Mumbai residents woke up to heavy showers on Monday morning, as can be seen in the visuals from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. In the early hours of Sunday, a massive 81.4 mm of rain in just a few hours was recorded. This month marks wettest May on record since 1901, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Monday's maximum temperature is expected settle 4-6 notches below normal, around 34-36 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the temperature will most likely settle 3-5 notches below the May average, around 23-25 degrees Celsius. Waterlogging and traffic congestion brought the life to a standstill in the national capital on May 25. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) issued a statement yesterday.
