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Lightning strikes kills 24 persons in Gujarat, as sudden rains and thunderstorms batter the State

Union Home Minister Amit Shah condoled the deaths due to bad weather and lightning in various cities of Gujarat on Sunday and said the local administration was engaged in relief work.

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

14 killed in Gujarat as thunderstorms batter the State

According to the Gujarat State Emergency Operation Centre, three deaths were reported in Dahod district, two in Bharuch, and one each in Amreli, Surendranagar, Mehsana, Botad, Panchamahals, Kheda, Sabarkantha, Surat, and Ahmedabad

The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023

Mercury drops to 10.4 deg C in Delhi; light rain predicted

NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a predominantly cloudy sky in Delhi with the chance of minimal rain or drizzle starting from Sunday night.

The Times of India · Nov 26, 2023

Yellow alert for four districts today

A yellow alert warning of isolated heavy rains has been issued for four districts - Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki and Ernakulam - on Sunday by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

Cyclone Midhili weakens into deep depression; no fresh rain in Tripura, Mizoram on Nov. 18

Cyclonic storm Midhili weakened into a deep depression, no fresh rain in Tripura & Mizoram; light showers in Sundarbans. Air services in Agartala affected on Nov. 17, but normal on Nov. 18. Govt. declared holiday for schools & anganwadi centres in Tripura.

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

Karnataka records 34% Northeast monsoon deficiency

After a poor Southwest monsoon season, the Northeast monsoon, which arrived in Karnataka in October, has also failed to gain pace, resulting in 34% deficient rainfall in the State, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bengaluru.  

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Low Pressure in Bay of Bengal off Andhra coast

The Well Marked Low Pressure Area over Southeast & adjoining central Bay of Bengal now lies over West Central and adjoining areas of East Central & south Bay of Bengal on November 15, according to IMD in its official release.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Delhi may see best Diwali day air quality in 8 years if firecracker ban works

Delhiites woke to clear skies and best air quality in 8 years on Diwali day; favourable meteorological conditions, including light rain & wind speed, led to sharp improvement.

The Hindu · Nov 12, 2023

Overnight rain in Delhi brings relief from hazardous air quality

Delhi's air quality improved after a week of hazardous pollution. Rain, wind direction change & stubble burning contributed. Govt. plans to induce artificial rain & has banned app-based taxis & rescheduled school winter break.

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Lack of coordination hits silt removal on Pamp-Thriveni stretch ahead of Sabarimala season

Agencies rush to clear silt in Pampa-Thriveni reach of Pampa River before Sabarimala season starts. IMD forecasts above-normal rainfall in Kerala in Nov, making silt removal difficult. Lack of coordination between departments delays process. 1 lakh cubic meters of sand removed after 2018 flood, but more remains due to objections…

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023