Rainfall: News
Promoting peacefulness with nature sound exploration for kids
Teaching kids to tune into the soothing sounds of nature is a powerful tool for fostering tranquility and mindfulness.
Florida reports 13 deaths from flesh-eating bacteria post hurricanes
Florida has witnessed a sharp increase in cases of Vibrio vulnificus infections, a rare flesh-eating bacteria, with 13 deaths this year.
India to build 1M rainwater harvesting structures by next monsoon
India has launched a new initiative, Jal Sanchay, Jan Bhagidari (JSJB), to bolster the country's rainwater harvesting efforts.
Heavy overnight rain triggers waterlogging, traffic congestion in Delhi
Delhi woke up to severe waterlogging and traffic congestion on Thursday, following a night of heavy rainfall.
Hyderabad airport's roof leaks due to heavy rain, video viral
Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport experienced a significant roof leakage during a period of heavy rainfall this week.
Water enters assembly, minister's homes after heavy rains in Patna
Heavy rainfall in Patna on Sunday led to waterlogging in several areas of the city, including the Bihar Assembly premises and bungalows of multiple state ministers.
23 dead in Uttarakhand, Himachal cloudbursts; 800 pilgrims still stranded
Cloudbursts in the Himalayan states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh have claimed the lives of 23 people.
How to keep your dog safe while walking in rain
Rainy days may put a damper on our outdoor plans, but for our canine companions, a little precipitation can mean a world of excitement and exploration.
Delhi's wettest February in 10 years improves air quality
Delhi has logged 29.9 millimeters of rainfall during the first four days of this month, already making it the wettest February in the last 10 years.
Delhi-NCR experiences light showers, IMD predicts rainfall in several states
Delhi and its nearby National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to light rainfall on Sunday morning, with the minimum temperature settling at around 10 degrees Celsius.
Tamil Nadu: 500 passengers stranded, rain washes away rail tracks
Nearly 500 passengers are stuck at the Srivaikuntam Railway Station in the Tuticorin district of Tamil Nadu, which continued to witness heavy rainfall on Monday.
Cyclone Michaung: 20 dead in Chennai; schools, colleges shut
Heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Michaung has flooded Chennai and resulted in at least 20 deaths.
Cyclone Michaung: Heavy rain floods runway at Chennai airport
Ahead of Cyclone Michaung's expected landfall on Tuesday, heavy rains lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu and flooded the Chennai International Airport on Monday.
Lightning strikes kill 20 as 'unseasonal' rain pounds Gujarat
At least 20 people reportedly lost their lives in lightning strikes across Gujarat on Sunday as the state experienced the wrath of unseasonal rainfall and hailstorms over the weekend.
Cloud seeding: A technique Delhi may adopt to improve AQI
Amidst the alarming concerns regarding Delhi's rising air pollution, the Delhi government is likely to consider a proposal to practice cloud seeding to improve the city's air quality index (AQI).
Torrential rains pound Bengaluru, disrupting traffic and flooding roads
Heavy rainfall pummeled Bengaluru on Monday as the northeast monsoon strengthened in South Interior Karnataka (SIK), resulting in widespread waterlogging and hampering rush-hour traffic throughout the city.
Tamil Nadu rains: Schools shut, IMD issues 'orange alert'
Amid heavy downpours due to the onset of the northeast monsoon in Tamil Nadu, schools have been shut on Saturday in nine districts of the state.
Why sugar prices have climbed 40% in a year
Sugar prices have skyrocketed nearly 40% this year, reaching a 12-year high, as tight supplies persist in India and worldwide.
Kerala: Flood-like situation in Thiruvananthapuram after heavy rains, schools shut
Heavy rainfall has reportedly disrupted normal life in Kerala, leading to waterlogging in several regions, especially the southernmost districts.
Gujarat rains: Rivers in spate, 9,600 rescued amid flood alert
Gujarat is under flood alert after heavy rainfall lashed the state.
Heavy rain lashes Madhya Pradesh, IMD issues alert
Madhya Pradesh received substantial downpours in the past 24 hours, with the state's Bhimpur village receiving a record-breaking 445mm of rain. This surpasses Chaurai town's previous record of 410mm of rainfall in 2020.
Uttarakhand: Triggered by monsoon flooding, dengue cases cross 600 mark
After braving heavy monsoon rains, Uttarakhand is now gripped by the dengue virus, as the number of cases has crossed 600 in the state.
Himachal Pradesh: Hundreds stranded on damaged Kullu-Mandi Highway
Himachal Pradesh, which has been experiencing relentless rain for days, received more showers on Thursday, intensifying fears of flash floods and landslides.
Himachal Pradesh: IMD sounds rain alert, 10 rescued from Koldam
No immediate respite is in sight for Himachal Pradesh as more heavy rainfall is predicted in the hill state this week.
Monsoon menace: Death toll climbs to 74 in Himachal
The death toll from rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh rose to 74 on Thursday, with two deaths in the Chamba district.
Monsoon fury in Himachal hikes apple prices
Heavy rainfall and flooding in Himachal Pradesh have led to a significant shortage of apple supply in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) markets, causing prices to skyrocket.
Why rains are ravaging Himachal, Uttarakhand
Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand has led to devastating landslides, flash floods, and widespread destruction.
Monsoon mayhem: Death toll rises to 82 in Himachal, Uttarakhand
The death toll from rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh rose to 72, with 13 people still missing. Whereas in neighboring Uttarakhand, the death toll climbed to 10 on Wednesday.
Himachal Pradesh: Cloudburst, landslide at temple kill 16 people
As many as seven individuals reportedly lost their lives, while several remain missing after a cloudburst incident at Jadon village in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday night.
Weather update: Uttarakhand on alert as IMD predicts heavy rainfall
In its latest weather alert, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that very heavy to heavy rains will persist over Uttarakhand for five days and over Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Sub Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim for the next two days.
Heavy rainfall predicted in Uttarakhand, UP; light showers in Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Uttarakhand, northern Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and parts of Northeast India for the next four-five days.
Weather update: IMD issues red alert in Uttarakhand, Himachal, Mumbai
In its latest weather forecast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reportedly predicted light to moderate rains in Mumbai for the coming four days.
Delhi on high alert as Yamuna breaches danger mark again
The water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi once again breached the danger mark on Sunday after a surge in discharge from Haryana's Hathni Kund Barrage into the river amid heavy downpours in parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Weather update: Orange alert in Himachal, cloudburst reported in Uttarakhand
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an "orange" alert for Himachal Pradesh on Saturday and predicted heavy to very heavy rains in some parts of the state.
Effective tips to keep your kitchen ant-free this monsoon
Ants, just like us, need shelter and food to survive. When it rains, ants face the risk of drowning.
Andhra, Maharashtra under alert; heavy rain predicted in Gujarat, Odisha
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh warning for the next five days, predicting varying amounts of rainfall in several states.
Delhi: More rain forecasted today, Yamuna remains over 'danger' mark
To add to the current flood woes, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that Delhi will likely receive light to moderate rains and thundershowers on Sunday.
Delhi floods: Thousands left homeless, grappling with uncertain future
Following the recent floods that wrecked devastation in several parts of the national capital, Delhi, a grim reality has surfaced.
Delhi floods: IMD predicts heavy rain in North India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted further rainfall in parts of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh, which could deteriorate the flood-like situation in the national capital.
Stay stylish and dry: Must-have men's footwear for monsoon
Nobody likes the experience of water seeping and splattering into their footwear, leaving their feet cold and drenched. But monsoon brings you just that.
How to be precautious during a landslide
The likelihood of landslides, which can happen suddenly and pose serious risks to both life and property, may increase as a result of heavy rainfall.
Delhi stares at flood: Yamuna water level nears all-time high
The likelihood of a flood in Delhi increased as the water level of the Yamuna River at the Old Railway Bridge reached 207.18m in the early hours of Wednesday.
Guide for asthma patients to survive this monsoon
During monsoon, people with asthma face an increased risk due to various harmful bacteria and viruses floating in the air.
Mohit Chauhan expresses concern over 'heartbreaking' situation in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is currently witnessing unprecedented heavy rainfall, leading to widespread property damage and loss of lives across the region.
Monsoon: Here's what green, yellow, orange, red alerts mean
Several parts of India—including Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh—are currently witnessing torrential rains and consequent floods or flood-like situations, leading to huge loss of life and property.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Why North India is facing sudden surge of rainfall
After a 10% deficiency in overall rainfall across India till the end of June, excessive rainfall activity in the west coast and northern states over the last week reportedly resulted in a 2% excess rainfall on Sunday.
Delhi under flood alert, heavy rainfall kills 22 across states
Following incessant rainfall in northwest India over the weekend, the Delhi government issued a flood alert on Sunday after Haryana released over one lakh cusecs of water in the Yamuna River.
Schools shut, over dozen dead as rains batter North India
Several states of North India have been experiencing heavy rainfall for the last few days, triggering flood-like situations and landslides in many areas.
Kerala rains: 6 districts on orange alert; schools, colleges shut
Heavy rainfall would continue to lash Kerala for the next three days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its latest release.
Tomato prices reach Rs. 140/kg in Delhi-NCR
Burning holes in the pockets of the common people for a week, retail tomato prices have now reached Rs. 140 per kg in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) due to supply disruption.
Heavy rainfall predicted in these states over next 5 days
Southern peninsular India could witness heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.
Weather update: 9 dead as Gujarat faces flood-like situation
Heavy rains continued to lash several parts of Gujarat on Saturday and submerged low-lying areas, reportedly creating a flood-like situation, an official said.
Heavy rainfall forecast in UP, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reportedly predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in several states for the next five days.
Raining outside? Stuck at home? Try these creative indoor activities
Is it raining outside and you are stuck at home? Don't worry!