Rainfall in India

Weather updates in India

• Monsoon Regains Strength: Kerala Braces for Intense Rainfall This Weekend

  The southwest monsoon has roared back in Kerala, bringing much-needed rain to the parched state. IMD has issued warnings of heavy rainfall in several districts, urging caution for residents and fishermen.…

• Bengal CM Issues High Flood Alert For 7 Districts, Conducted Immediate Meeting To Make Necessary Arrangements

  According to the meteorological department, South 24 Parganas, East and West Medinipur, Purulia, Bankura West Bardhaman, Birbhum, Murshidabad, and Jhargram districts can expect significant rainfall ranging from heavy to extremely heavy on Tuesday.…

• What Is Amrit Sanjeevani? Know Its Importance To Farmers

  The importance of rain is quite important for agriculture as well as farmers. Hence, September rain is called Amrit Sanjeevani by a farmer after a lack of rainfall in June, July, and August.…

• Uttarakhand Rain: IMD Issues Alerts, Schools in Dehradun To Remain Closed

  IMD issues a heavy rainfall alert in Uttarakhand's flood-prone regions. Also, schools in the affected areas will remain closed.…

• Delhi Floods: Schools, Colleges Closed, WFH Advisory for Offices

  Delhi floods prompt closure of schools and colleges, while offices receive work-from-home advisory.…

• Delhi Flood Alert: Flood Near Kejriwal’s Home; Prompts Emergency Measures

  The water level in the Yamuna River in Delhi continues to rise, causing severe flooding in residential areas and roads, necessitating emergency measures. With water levels surpassing the danger mark, the situation remains critical.…

• Erratic Rains and El Nino Pose Challenges to India's Agriculture and Food Inflation

  Due to excessive rainfall, concerns have arisen in key food grain cultivation regions like Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, 15 subdivisions known for rice cultivation, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and West Bengal, are currently facing a shortage of rainfall.…

• Heavy Rains in Delhi: Orange Alert For Delhi During Weekend

  Media reports say that the DELHI-NCR will experience good air quality on Sunday. Additionally, the city is alert for heavy rains during the weekend.…

• Rainfall Expected to Bring Relief: Delhi-NCR Anticipates 'Good' Air Quality on Sunday

  Delhi may experience good air quality this weekend. The air quality has been moderate this year but Delhi NCR may experience even better air quality.…

• Delhi Rains Today: IMD Issues Yellow Alert, People Share Mixed Reactions About Delhi Monsoon

  Delhi Rains Today: Delhi rains early on Thursday halted life for many officegoers, while a lot of Delhiites celebrated Delhi rain on Twitter.…

• Rain: Holidays Declared In These Districts Due To Massive Rain

  Holidays were declared in six districts of Kerala due to massive rain. Additionally, different parts of the country record heavy rainfall including Gurgaon.…

• Weather Today: Traffic in Parts of Delhi-NCR After Rainfall, Schools Shut In Tamil Nadu Districts

  A few parts of Delhi NCR registered rainfall on Monday morning. Additionally, a few schools in Tamil Nadu shut.…

• Bengaluru Roads Flood, House Collapses; IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall Until May 13

  In South Bengaluru, a vacant house collapsed and three cars parked in its vicinity were also damaged. Rainwater entered houses in some parts of the city.…

• Punjab Panic: Torrential Rain Causes Wheat Lodging, Farmers Devastated

  Punjab is facing another spell of rain and strong winds that have caused panic among farmers due to severe damage to the wheat harvest caused by two previous heavy rain spells. Almost 10% of the overall wheat crop, or about 4 lakh hectares, is under…

• Delhi-NCR, Himachal, Bengal, Karnataka & Many Other States to Receive Rainfall Today; Yellow Alert Issued

  IMD has warned of heavy rainfall in Delhi, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh till October 9.…

• IMD Warns of Heavy Rainfall in These States Amid Navratri Celebrations

  Navratri celebrations will be disrupted due to heavy rainfall and thunderstorm in several parts of India.…

• Typhoon Noru Looms Near West Bengal; Causes Heavy Rainfall in These States

  IMD has predicted mild to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning over some states during the next 48 hours.…

• IMD Issues Red, Orange Alert for These States Till 17 Sept; Check Detailed Forecast Here

  The weather department has issued orange alert for heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, northwest Madhya Pradesh, northeast Rajasthan, Gujarat, ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra, Konkan, and Goa from 15-17 September.…

• IMD Issues Orange Alert! Heavy Rainfall, Thunderstorms & Lightening Likely in These States

  The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for the Gujarat Region, Madhya Maharashtra, Konkan and Goa, East Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.…

• IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall, Thunderstorms & High Wind Alert in These States

  All southern states as well as Lakshadweep may experience widespread rainfall along with isolated heavy falls, thunderstorms, or lightning, according to the department.…

• IMD Warns of Flash Flood, Heavy Rainfall & Lightning in These States; Issues Orange, Yellow Alert

  According to a Media Report, Deputy Director of IMD Himachal Pradesh Bui Lal stated that the majority of the state's regions had heavy rainfall during the previous 24 hours and that this will continue in the area.…

• IMD Issues Orange Alert! Heavy Rainfall, Lightening & Storms Expected in Several States till September 6

  IMD's rainfall forecast indicates that very heavy rain is predicted to fall over Arunachal Pradesh on September 2 and 3. On September 3, Assam and Meghalaya would also experience the same.…

• IMD Predicts Extremely Heavy Rainfall, Storm & Lightning in These States, Issues Orange Alert

  The weather department has asked people to stay alert and advised fishermen not to venture deep into the sea.…

• Karnataka Govt Allocates Rs 200 crore for Rain Relief & Rehabilitation

  Chief Minister also stated that there is no shortage of funds for relief and rehabilitation operations, stating that Rs 200 crore has already been released for 21 districts and that the DCs should take immediate action to disburse compensation for houses destroyed or damaged.…

• Rains Wreak Havoc on Maharashtra's Kharif Crops, Cotton & Soya Worst Affected

  Cotton and soyabean, the two regions' main crops, have taken the brunt of the damage, and in many villages, the second sowing has been a complete waste due to inundation in fields.…

• Jharkhand Farmers Worry as Monsoon Rain Deficit Reaches 49%

  According to the India Meteorological Department, Bihar has a 45 percent deficit, second only to Jharkhand (IMD). Jharkhand has received well-distributed rainfall over the last few days, which has helped to reduce the deficit by 2% since July 22, but farmers say it is insufficient…

• Farmers Unable to Sow Seeds Due to Deficient Rainfall: Hemant Soren

  According to information provided by the state agriculture department, the state has only succeeded in planting 11.76% of its paddy thus far.…

• Heavy Rainfall Reduces Tea Production in Bengal and Assam

  The production of tea has reduced by 21% in the Dooars, followed by Terai (19%), the Barak Valley (16%), and Assam (11%).…

• IMD Predicts Extremely Heavy Rainfall in These States for Next Few Days, Read Full Forecast Here

  During the next five days, it is highly possible that Rayalaseema, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal will see isolated to scattered light or moderate rainfall activity.…

• 24 Killed, Crops in 5 Hectares of Land Damaged Due to Heavy Rainfall in Karnataka

  A total of 24 people have lost their lives, while crops at over five hectares of land have been damaged due to heavy rains in Karnataka. The chief minister’s office further said that as many as 658 houses were completely damaged, 8,495 homes were partially…

• Rains Continue to Wreak Havoc in Western UP; Flood Alert Issued in Several Districts

  Several villages in Uttar Pradesh were flooded as a result of the severe rains, and crops were also harmed by the heavy deluge.…

• Uttarakhand Weather Update: Death Toll Rises to 46; Families to Receive Rs. 4 lakh Compensation

  The death toll due to heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand went up to 46 on Wednesday (20 October 2021), according to revised figures by the state government.…

• Uttarakhand News: Heavy Rainfall Kills 16 People, Destroys Houses and Roads

  The damage inflicted by the rain is being examined, according to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who promised all assistance to those impacted.…

• Monsoon to be 'Normal' This Year: IMD

  India will probably have a normal monsoon rainfall this year as La Nina weather conditions that impact rain patterns, are likely to be absent, says IMD.…

• Alert! Heavy Rain to Create Havoc at These Places Today; Traffic Jams at Many Places due to Heavy Showers in Delhi

  Enhance rainfall activity with heavy to very heavy falls very likely over northwest India including Western Himalayan region till 20 August, 2020 and decrease thereafter. Isolated heavy to very heavy with extremely heavy falls likely over East Rajasthan on 18th & 19th August and over…

• Weather Today: Heavy Rainfall Likely over These Parts of the Country; Red Alert in Pune, Satara

  A low pressure area lies over North Chhattisgarh & neighbourhood. It is very likely to move west northwestwards and weaken during next 24 hours.…

• Weather Warning! Intense Rainfall Likely over These States Today; 2 Dead, 1750 Evacuated after Heavy Downpour in Gujarat

  A Well Marked Low pressure area over north coastal Odisha and adjoining areas of northwest Bay of Bengal and Gangetic WestBengal now lies over Gangetic West Bengal & adjoining Jharkhand and north Odisha. It is very likely to move west-northwestwards and weaken gradually during next…

• Extended Rains Causes Unusual Delay in Wheat, Chana, Jeera Sowing

  Unusual delay in Rabi sowing has been observed for crucial crops such as wheat, gram (chana) and cumin (jeera) in Gujarat due to extended rains that have caused muddy soil and waterlogged farms. As per the farmer sources report, Rabi sowing is delayed by more…