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Time of India
6 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Doppler radar at RMC, Nagpur restarts after a month
Nagpur: The Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) attached to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) of the meteorological department ( IMD ) near Nagpur Airport is up and running again after remaining non-functional for more than a month. The RMC started issuing radar images with the three-hourly nowcast warnings about possible rains and thunderstorms in the region on Thursday. The development comes at a crucial time, as a red alert has been declared in the region, and the DWR will play a role in generating precise climatic changes in Vidarbha. The DWR went down due to a technical failure around June 20, affecting the nowcast services. The RMC was dependent on satellite images relayed from 36,000 ft above ground in the absence of radar images. The DWR has been aiding nowcast, showing crucial developments taking place over Nagpur and Central India skies for several years. Its services were badly missed during the July 5, 6, and 7 rains in Nagpur. IMD scientist Dr Rizwan Ahmed said, "During the servicing of the radar; RMC Nagpur forecaster has utilized different meteorological satellites such as INSAT-3DS and INSAT-3DR. These satellites provide images and products every 15 minutes over the Indian region, aiding in the monitoring of various severe weather phenomena and the issuance of Nowcasts."
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Moderate rains break week long monsoon break
1 2 Nagpur: Monsoon activity resumed over Nagpur after a seven-day break with many areas receiving good rainfall for nearly two hours on Thursday. However, the RMC surface observatory at Sonegaon recorded just 4mm of rainfall, probably due to fewer showers in parts of southwest Nagpur. Strong spells lashed the rest of the city and even the outskirts, leaving many roads and colonies waterlogged within a short time. Besides Nagpur, Gondia recorded 23mm of rainfall, while precipitation also occurred over Chandrapur, Bramhapuri, and Wardha. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of weather warnings highlighting active monsoon conditions over Vidarbha and Nagpur during from July 17 to 23. The week is expected to witness varying intensities of rainfall, and thunderstorms. On Friday, the region is likely to experience thunderstorms with lightning, accompanied by gusty winds at isolated places. Fairly widespread rainfall is expected over some parts of Vidarbha. IMD scientist posted at RMC Nagpur, Rizwan Ahmed, said, "A depression is located over northeast Madhya Pradesh adjoining southeast Uttar Pradesh. Also, the monsoon trough is located north of its normal position, which supports active monsoonal conditions in north and central India. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Resmed AirSense 11 with flat 20% off ResMed Buy Now Undo by Taboola by Taboola Scattered rainfall is expected over Nagpur and adjoining districts on July 19 and 20. While not intense, occasional showers and high humidity will prevail," he said. From July 21 to 23, the rainfall activity is expected to increase significantly with widespread rain likely across Vidarbha, including isolated heavy downpour over some parts, Ahmed said. Day temperatures across the region will hover between 30°C to 33°C, with minimum temperatures around 24°C to 26°C. High humidity will persist throughout the week, contributing to discomfort even during cloudy periods, as per the forecast. Farmers should plan irrigation activities accordingly, and local authorities are advised to ensure drainage clearance and be prepared for a quick response in case of intense rainfall episodes. Waterlogging At Nagpur Railway Station Entrance Passengers were badly inconvenienced on Thursday afternoon after rainwater flooded the entrance of Nagpur railway station. Major upgrade works are ongoing at the railway station, adding to the chaos. Last week, tracks were flooded following heavy rains, but train traffic remained unaffected. On Thursday, railway officials said water didn't enter the railway station but only the front portion. Officials said civic authorities were informed about the flooding, which was cleared to resume smooth passenger movement.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
City received 58% of July's monthly rainfall in a day
1 2 Nagpur: In line with the red alert issued by the weather department, heavy to very heavy rains pounded Nagpur city and surrounding towns, cutting off villages and flooding scores of localities besides crippling traffic. A staggering 202.4mm rainfall was recorded in the 24 hours ending 8.30am on Wednesday in Nagpur, the highest since 2018. An orange alert has been issued for Nagpur division for Thursday also. This was only the second time Nagpur received over 200mm of rain in 24 hours in July in the last 10 years. The heaviest rainfall for this month in 24 hours was 304 mm on July 12, 1994. On July 7, 2018, Nagpur had recorded 282mm rainfall in 24 hours. Nagpur's normal monthly rainfall for July is 347.7 mm, with 14.7 rainy days. More than 50% of Wednesday's rainfall — 124.8mm — hit Nagpur within a short period from 11.30pm on Tuesday to 8.30am Wednesday. The minimum temperature slid to 25 degree Celsius in Nagpur while it remained under 27 degrees in other Vidarbha districts. Upgrading its weather warning, the RMC had placed Nagpur on red alert with another 21cm of rainfall expected by Wednesday evening. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Little-Known RMD Strategy Approved by the IRS Undo Dense clouds with continuous rains greeted Nagpurians since late on Tuesday night, and on Wednesday morning many remained indoors and enjoyed a holiday. The intensity of the rains grew around 9am on Wednesday as Nagpur came to a standstill. The rains eventually took a break after a 72-hour run sometime in the afternoon. Visuals also showed Nagpur Railway Station tracks flooded with rainwater. The IMD has again issued a low to moderate flash flood warning, marking Bhandara and Gondia as areas of concern. Vidarbha districts, including Nagpur, Gondia, Bhandara, Chandrapur, and Gadchiroli, have been receiving heavy rains for the last three days, leaving many dams and reservoirs reaching the danger mark. Following overnight rains in Nagpur, all gates of Wadgaon Dam were opened at 8am with a discharge of 393.2397 m3/sec. Vehicular traffic was disrupted due to water flowing over the bridges of the Chandrabhaga River near Brahmapuri village, and the Kolar River near Patansawangi village on the Dhapewada to Patansawangi state highway in Nagpur district. A couple of villages were cut off in Kamptee town, 20km from Nagpur city. Images shared by district officials showed completely submerged roads in Pandhurna village of Kamptee. IMD scientist posted at RMC Nagpur, Dr Rizwan Ahmed, said the monsoon continues to remain active over Vidarbha, with several districts recording moderate rainfall in the past 24 hours. "Under the influence of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal and an active monsoon trough, moderate to heavy and isolated very heavy rainfall is likely to persist across many parts of Vidarbha over the next 3 to 4 days. Also, isolated extremely heavy rains on Wednesday are likely to occur. The monsoon trough currently lies north of its normal position, further enhancing rainfall activity over Central India," he said. Satellite imagery from July 9 (8.30am) indicated intense to very intense convection with cloud top temperatures colder than -90°C over Vidarbha and adjoining areas of Chhattisgarh, supporting the forecast for isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall in the region during this period, Dr Ahmed said. Bhiwapur (192.1mm), Umred (180.1mm), Nagpur city (170.5mm), Nagpur rural (149.3mm), Kamptee (158mm), Hingna (158.3mm), Ramtek (139.3mm), Parseoni (103.9mm), Mauda (143.4mm), Katol (106mm), Narkhed (87mm), and Kalmeshwar (186.8mm) talukas were battered by very heavy to extremely heavy rains.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Record 122.4mm Rain Batter Washim
1 2 3 Nagpur: Extremely heavy rains pounded Washim late on Wednesday night, leaving several villages cut off and inflicting severe damage to agricultural fields, besides flooding many areas. According to Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) data, Washim received 122.4mm of rain, but a cloudburst was ruled out as the span of the downpour was more than one hour. This was an all-time high for Washim, which previously received 121mm of rain on June 15, 2013. Extremely heavy rains were also reported at Ghantanji in Yavatmal, which recorded 129.7mm of rainfall. Saoner near Nagpur received 56mm of rainfall in a short duration early Thursday night. Rains wreaked havoc in other districts of Vidarbha, including Buldhana, Yavatmal, Wardha, Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, Akola, Bhandara, and Amravati. An orange alert was sounded for Washim and Yavatmal for Thursday, while a yellow alert will remain for entire Vidarbha on Friday. Washim district officials said soil erosion occurred in agricultural fields, damaging the sowing done by farmers for the Kharif season. "Traffic was disrupted as water was flowing over roads. Some small bridges were damaged due to the strong water current. However, no loss of human life or damage to homes was reported," they said. Officials added that two circles received more than 200mm of rainfall. RMC data shows 145.1mm of rainfall in Malegaon village of Washim. RMC forecasting officials said the southern end of the monsoon trough lay over Washim, due to which it received extremely heavy rains. District officials said the rains stopped on Thursday afternoon. IMD scientist Dr Rizwan Ahmed said convection was moderate on Thursday evening over Nagpur and adjoining areas, while more intense convection was observed over the West Vidarbha region. "It indicates moderate rainfall over Nagpur and adjoining areas," he said. He added that while moderate convection is currently being observed in satellite images over Nagpur and adjoining areas, it's important to note that significantly higher convective activity is being detected over neighbouring regions, including East Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Maharashtra, and Telangana. This suggests that Vidarbha is surrounded by zones of intense convection, he said. "Monsoonal conditions remain favourable across Central India, with sustained moisture incursion from both the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea. This setup enhances the potential for further development and movement of convective clouds into Vidarbha, including Nagpur. Hence, the probability of continued or even increased rainfall activity over the next 24 hours cannot be ruled out," he said.
Mid East Info
24-06-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
IFFCO Group Releases Third ESG Report, Accelerates Progress Toward 2030 Sustainability Goals - Middle East Business News and Information
30% of UAE fleet now operates on biofuels (B7), supporting transport decarbonization and Net Zero 2050 targets Water intensity reduced by 8% across 23 facilities, highlighting the integration of conservation into daily manufacturing On-site renewable energy generation more than doubled, reaching 5,140 MWh Transportation-related carbon footprint reduced to 7%, down from 11% in 2021 Palm oil traceability to plantation reached 93.6%, a 9.6 percentage point year-on-year increase, underscoring supply chain transparency and alignment with NDPE standards DUBAI, UAE, June 2025: IFFCO Group, the leading FMCG multinational company headquartered in the UAE, released its third annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, marking a significant year of progress across operations, sourcing and packaging. The 2024 report reflects IFFCO Group's transition from planning to delivery, backed by the launch of its Sustainability Strategy 2030. The strategy introduces 9 ESG programmes aligned with best global frameworks, including Climate targets in line with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) standards. Each programme is supported by three and six-year roadmaps, KPI's, and financial commitments, to ensure delivery and clear accountability across business functions. Key highlights from the 2024 ESG Report include: IFFCO more than doubled on-site renewable energy generation in 2024, reaching 5,140 MWh, enough to power approximately 480 UAE homes for a full year. The Group also achieved an 8% reduction in water intensity, reinforcing its focus on operational sustainability. IFFCO deepened its internal ESG integration by embedding sustainability-linked KPIs into the performance metrics of over 900 employees, a 13% increase from the previous year, reaffirming a Group-wide culture of ownership and accountability. IFFCO Group launched its Consumer Packaging Roadmap 2030, targeting reductions in virgin plastic use, launching packaging with recycled PET, and further adoption of renewable and recyclable packaging solutions across its product portfolio. Transportation-related carbon footprint fell to 7% share in total carbon footprint, down from 11% in 2021. This was achieved through logistics optimization and the conversion of 30% of the UAE fleet to biofuels B7, aligning with the UAE's Net Zero 2050 targets. Palm oil traceability to the plantation level reached 93.6%, a 9.6 percentage point increase from 2023, highlighting the Group's commitment to ethical sourcing and compliance with NDPE (No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation) standards. Speaking on the significance of these milestones, Rizwan Ahmed, Executive Director at IFFCO Group, noted: 'At IFFCO Group, sustainability is a powerful driver of innovation, growth, and long-term value. It is not a side agenda; it is the foundation upon which we are building the future of responsible food manufacturing. The release of our 2024 ESG Report marks a decisive shift from ambition to action, guided by our Sustainability Strategy 2030. This strategy is more than a roadmap; it is a commitment to performance, accountability, and transformation. By embedding ESG principles across our operations, investing in renewable energy, and reimagining packaging and sourcing, we are shaping a future-ready organisation that aligns with the UAE's Net Zero vision and global climate goals.' Our progress is a testament to our conviction that long-term value is created by acting with purpose, delivering operational excellence while doing what's right for people, the planet, and future generations.' IFFCO's latest milestones reflect the Group's view of sustainability as a lever for long-term growth, efficiency, and trust. By transforming how it manufactures, sources, and delivers its products, IFFCO is positioning itself as a future-ready FMCG leader, embedding ESG strategies to drive innovation and value. 'In 2024, we translated bold ambition into tangible action,' said Dina Epifanova, Group Head of Sustainability. 'This was a year of purposeful effort, advancing smarter sourcing, strengthening traceability, and embedding sustainability across every layer of our operations. We are building a resilient foundation for long-term impact, one that creates shared value for our business, empowers our partners, and uplifts the communities we serve.' The Group remains an active participant in the broader sustainability ecosystem, working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to shape the future of responsible food manufacturing. About IFFCO Group: Established in 1975, IFFCO is a leading multinational FMCG group headquartered in the UAE. Its leading FMCG brands, including London Dairy, Tiffany, Noor, Rahma, Al Baker, Hayat and Savannah, and a portfolio of industry solutions and services enrich the lives of millions of consumers and customers globally. The company has 95 operations in 50 Countries, supported by around 15,000 employees, and its 80+ brands are available in over 100 countries.
