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Twin low pressure areas to trigger rain in Kerala

IMD forecasts 1st post-monsoon low-pressure areas over Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal. Cyclonic circulation over SE Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep area to form low-pressure area in 36 hrs. Depression likely to form over Central Arabian Sea on Oct 21. Trough from cyclonic circulation over SE Bay of Bengal to south coastal…

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

First post-monsoon cyclone of the year brewing over Arabian Sea

Cyclone brewing in Arabian Sea may trigger above-normal rainfall in Kerala; another system may form in Bay of Bengal. IMD predicts cyclone, if formed, to move towards Oman/Yemen coast; may take recurve towards Gujarat/Pakistan. Positive IOD (+1.850C) favours cyclogenesis. NE monsoon likely to arrive by Oct 23-25; SW monsoon to…

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Himachal Pradesh: IMD predicts rain, snowfall in Shimla and other areas

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday forecasted more rain and snowfall in the next 24 hours Shimla after the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh experienced snowfall while the plains received scattered rains on Monday. Read further on Dynamite news:

Dynamite News · Oct 16, 2023

Heavy rain lashes several parts of Kerala; orange alert in 3 districts

Heavy rain in Kerala: IMD issues orange alert in 3 districts, yellow alert in 7. Orange alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta; yellow alert in Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur. Rainfall of 6-20 cm, thunderstorm, gusty winds.

The Hindu · Oct 12, 2023

Conditions becoming favourable for the onset of northeast monsoon

SW monsoon withdrawing faster than expected; favourable conditions for NE monsoon. Criteria for onset met in one week. SW monsoon withdrawal almost crossed Maharashtra, Karnataka. Isolated thundershowers in E Kerala due to remnants of SW monsoon. Scattered rain in N India due to western disturbance. Average onset date of NW…

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Yellow alert: Heavy rainfall disrupts normal life in Bengaluru

Heavy spells of rains lashed parts of the city on Monday evening disrupting normal life, even as motorists waded through several inundated roads while returning home from work spaces. The city has been witnessing moderate to heavy spells of rain since Sunday evening.

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

Rain may not affect India-Australia match on Sunday, say private forecasters and bloggers

CHENNAI: Will rain play a spoilsport in the much-anticipated India-Australia World Cup cricket match to be held in the city on Sunday? While IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall, private forecasters and bloggers said the rain clouds may not move eastwards towards Chepauk and the match may not get…

The Times of India · Oct 8, 2023

Himachal limps back to normalcy as monsoon withdraws; State govt. spending ₹4,500 crore

Monsoon in Himachal Pradesh caused havoc, leaving 509 dead, 15,000 homeless, and losses exceeding Rs 9,712.50 crore. Govt. announced relief package, spending Rs 4,500 crore, and CM estimated total losses at Rs 12,000 crore. IMD reported 21% excess rainfall, and train service on Shimla-Kalka track resumed. Tourists returning as State…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Heavy rains lash Kerala, affect normal life; orange alert in Thiruvananthapuram

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Heavy rains continued to pummel several parts of Kerala on Tuesday affecting normal life and raising water level of several rivers in the state to the dangerous mark.

The Times of India · Oct 3, 2023

Heavy rain causes flooding, closure of schools in parts of Kerala

Heavy rain in Kerala caused flooding, leading to closure of educational institutions in Kottayam, Vaikom, Changanassery, Cherthala and Chengannur taluks. IMD issued yellow alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts. Disaster Management Authority urges people living in high ranges to be vigilant.

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023