Weather

Six Gates Opened at Ban Sagar Dam, Raising Son River Level; 24 Sidhi Villages Under High Alert

Ban Sagar Dam's water level reached 341.58 m, leading officials to open six radial gates at noon and release roughly 2,454 cubic metres of water into the Son River, triggering a high‑alert status for 24 villages in Sidhi district.

30 Aug 2026

Six Gates of Banasagar Dam Opened in Shahdol to Release Water into Son River

Due to continuous rain and rising water levels in the Banasagar dam catchment, six gates were opened on Sunday, allowing a controlled flow into the Son River. Authorities have warned residents along the river to stay alert.

30 Aug 2026

Heavy Rain Alert Issued for Six States as Helicopter Rescues Stranded People in Chitrakoot

The India Meteorological Department warned of severe rainfall across Chhattisgarh, Bihar and four other states, prompting a helicopter rescue of stranded residents in Chitrakoot.

30 Aug 2026

Heavy Nepal rains heighten flood risk in Bihar as Gandak barrage discharge surges

Continuous heavy rainfall in Nepal has caused the water released from the Valmikinagar Gandak barrage to rise, reviving flood concerns across Bihar.

30 Aug 2026

Low Pressure System Prompts Heavy Rain Alert for Multiple Areas in Kolkata

A low pressure system moving over the Bay of Bengal has led the Indian Meteorological Department to issue a heavy rain warning for several parts of Kolkata, urging residents to stay prepared.

30 Aug 2026

IMD Forecasts Heavy to Very Heavy Rain Across Multiple Indian States

The Indian Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall likely in several states, urging residents to stay alert and take precautions.

30 Aug 2026

West Bengal Under Heavy Rain Alert; Fishermen Advised Against Sea Travel

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain alert for West Bengal, urging fishermen to stay ashore as dangerous sea conditions are expected.

30 Aug 2026

Uttarakhand Issues Orange Weather Alert for Char Dham Pilgrims

The Uttarakhand government has issued an orange weather warning for pilgrims undertaking the Char Dham Yatra, urging heightened caution.

30 Aug 2026

Saree Saves 21 Tamil Nadu Pilgrims in Nepal Flood Evacuation

During a sudden flash flood in Nepal, a group of 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu used a saree as a makeshift rope to pull themselves to safety.

30 Aug 2026

CM Mohan Yadav Visits Flood-Affected Families in Chitrakoot, Vows Full Support

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav flew to Chitrakoot on Sunday to meet families displaced by the Mandakini River flood, assuring them of comprehensive aid as water levels rose six metres above the maximum flood mark.

30 Aug 2026

IMD issues Red Alert for heavy to very heavy rain across Odisha today

The India Meteorological Department has raised a Red Alert, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Odisha today.

30 Aug 2026

Goa Prepares for Extended Rainfall Until September 5

Goa authorities warn of continued heavy rainfall through September 5, urging residents to stay alert.

30 Aug 2026