Rainfall: News
10 Jun 2018
MumbaiAnother-year-same-story: 13-year-old, three others die in Mumbai rains
Like every year, the onset of monsoons brought less relief and more trouble for Mumbai residents.
09 Jun 2018
MumbaiRains cripple Mumbai: Flights and trains delayed, water-logging, traffic jams
Heavy rainfall lashed Mumbai today, crippling normal life.
08 Jun 2018
MumbaiNorth Maharashtra to witness extremely heavy rains from tomorrow
The IMD today predicted extremely heavy rains in isolated places from June 9-12 along the north coastal belt of Maharashtra.
08 Jun 2018
MumbaiMumbai-cop stands in rain for 2.5hrs clearing traffic, wins hearts
Showing ultimate dedication to one's duty, a Mumbai Police traffic constable stood for a whopping 2.5 hours manning the traffic, even as torrential rains lashed the city on Monday.
08 Jun 2018
Mumbai'Extremely heavy rains' likely in Mumbai through the weekend
Relief isn't likely for rain-lashed Mumbai in the near future. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the city will get 'extremely heavy rain' through the weekend, expected to last till Monday.
07 Jun 2018
Tamil NaduChennai: Man attempts to take lightning's photo on phone, dies
A 43-year-old man identified as HM Ramesh died, on Wednesday, after being struck by lightning as he attempted to click photographs of sparks in the sky on his mobile phone.
07 Jun 2018
MumbaiMumbai to remain submerged over weekend, to receive 'extremely-heavy' downpour
In what may sound alarm bells for BMC, the IMD has predicted 'extremely heavy' rainfall for Mumbai over the weekend.
07 Jun 2018
MumbaiMumbai flooded after moderate rains, traffic and train services hit
Despite advanced warnings and so-called preparations by the BMC, Mumbai was flooded today after a few hours of rains, prompting the municipality to reach out to the Navy for help.
05 Jun 2018
GurugramThunderstorm, winds to bring relief to Gurugram this week
Gurugram might get some relief from sweltering heat as experts have predicted thunderstorms and strong winds this week.
04 Jun 2018
MumbaiMumbai: Days before monsoon, 30%-roads still in need of repairs
This monsoon doesn't bode well for Mumbai. On one hand, experts have predicted that it will hit three days early, but BMC is yet to finish repairs on 30% of roads.
03 Jun 2018
MumbaiMumbai: Pre-monsoon showers bring relief from humidity, but claim three-lives
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) experienced its first shower of the season on Saturday evening. Though they brought much-needed relief from humidity, three people died by electrocution.
02 Jun 2018
HaryanaDelhi staring at another bout of dust storm. Be careful!
Delhi faces a possibility of another bout of dust storm today, even though the skies looked clear in the morning.
29 May 2018
Jharkhand40 more killed in thunderstorms across UP, Bihar, Jharkhand
Another bout of thunderstorms hit UP, Bihar and Jharkhand yesterday, leaving 40 dead and many others injured, reports said.
19 May 2018
MonsoonDelhi: Enjoy cool weather today, dry days from tomorrow
Delhi has been receiving thunderstorms and pre-monsoon activities since the past few days.
14 May 2018
IndiaSummer of '18: Bengaluru received double than normal rain
Bengaluru is known as the 'air-conditioned' city of India, not without any reason.
14 May 2018
IndiaRain, lightning and winds kill 200 across India in two-weeks
Around 70 people were killed as rain, lightning and winds lashed various states yesterday, taking the death toll in two weeks to more than 200.
10 May 2018
KenyaKenya's Patel dam bursts leaving at least 27 dead
After a night of heavy rain, a dam in Kenya burst on Wednesday sweeping away hundreds of homes and causing "huge destruction".
10 May 2018
Uttar PradeshAnother 12 killed in thunderstorms in UP
The death toll in the intense thunderstorms in North India continues to rise. At least 12 more people were killed when fresh storms lashed Braj region of UP yesterday.
21 Apr 2018
Indian Premier League (IPL)Bengaluru: Rains today too; IPL match might not be affected
Bengaluru's weather is drool-worthy!
20 Apr 2018
MumbaiMumbaikars, you will soon receive real-time updates of disaster-management teams
BMC is planning to equip its disaster management cell with a technology whereby Mumbaikars will be updated about the tentative time the rescue team would take to reach the disaster site.
16 Apr 2018
IndiaIMD predicts 'normal' monsoon: Why it is important for Modi
The IMD has predicted that India will witness a 'normal' monsoon this year during the June-September period.
16 Apr 2018
Himachal PradeshSweltering Monday for Delhi, possible rain on Tuesday
After a pleasant week, Delhi started this one on a hot note, literally.
16 Apr 2018
IndiaIndia to experience an extremely dry summer this year
With the latest meteorological department data showing mild to extremely dry conditions in 404 districts in India, peak summer months could precipitate a water crisis in several parts of the country.
04 Apr 2018
IndiaIndia to get 'normal' monsoon rains this year: Skymet
The monsoon in India this time is expected to be "normal," Skymet predicted today, with 20% chance of "above normal" rains, 20% of "below normal," and zero chance of drought.
03 Apr 2018
DelhiBengaluru to get more rain in next 24 hours
March has been good for Bengalurueans, at least weather wise.
31 Mar 2018
DelhiFriday blast: Hailstorm, rain bring mercury down in Bengaluru
It was literally a 'Good Friday' for Bengalurueans.
17 Mar 2018
DelhiDelhi: Rains to hit next week, would bring relief
Though many cities received rains in the past few days, Delhi was less fortunate and will remain so for sometime.
16 Mar 2018
BengaluruRains in Bengaluru right before ISL-finals, IMD predicts more showers!
Bengalureans were in for a surprise today when it rained in several parts of the city.
12 Mar 2018
MumbaiRelief for Mumbai: Rains likely from Friday
After experiencing sweltering heat on Sunday, Mumbaikars have a reason to rejoice.
25 Feb 2018
IndiaLack of winter rains sees India facing water shortage
On the back of fears about water shortage across the world, Indians are in for more bad news.
13 Nov 2017
ChennaiHeavy rains lash Chennai once again, schools shut down
Heavy rains lashed Chennai once again yesterday, leading to waterlogged roads and inundation.
12 Nov 2017
DelhiDelhi smog: All hopes on rains predicted on Nov 14-15
Light rains predicted on November 14 and 15 are expected to clear the smog in the national capital and bring relief to the people gasping for breath.
12 Nov 2017
ChennaiNortheast monsoon is active again, Chennai braces for more rains
Chennai is set to get rains again for at least three days as the northeast monsoon turns active once more.
04 Nov 2017
ChennaiChennai reels under heavy rains: 12 killed, schools remain shut
Torrential rains continued to lash Chennai, crippling normal life and raising the death-toll to 12 from the northeast-monsoon that arrived on 27 October.
03 Nov 2017
ChennaiChennai rain: City reels under severe waterlogging, showers to continue
Heavy rains continue to lash Chennai and surrounding regions in Tamil Nadu. Life has been thrown out of gear as the administration works on a "war footing".
30 Oct 2017
ChennaiNine coastal districts in TN including Chennai face heavy rainfall
The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall for Chennai and eight other coastal districts in the next 24 hours.
16 Oct 2017
BengaluruBengaluru Rains: City witnesses wettest year in 115 years
Heavy rains over the last two months made 2017 Bengaluru's wettest year in 115 years, according to India Meteorological Department.
11 Oct 2017
MumbaiRain and rumors, not officials, responsible for Elphinstone stampede: Railways
A report by the Railways has given a clean chit to its officials in Mumbai's Elphinstone stampede case. It has instead blamed rains and rumors.
29 Aug 2017
MumbaiMumbai: Incessant rains affect traffic movement, suburban trains
A torrential downpour this morning and incessant rains since four days in Mumbai increased traffic congestion, hitting transport services, including the suburban trains.
10 May 2017
IndiaIndia likely to receive higher than average rainfall this monsoon
India is likely to receive above-average monsoon rainfall this time after El Nino conditions eased in the last few weeks, said the India Meteorological Department.
