Weather

Heavy Monsoon Rain Hits Delhi‑NCR, Floods and Disruptions Reported

A sudden downpour on the last Monday of the monsoon season struck Delhi and the National Capital Region early in the morning, causing widespread flooding and prompting work‑from‑home orders in Gurugram.

24 Aug 2026

Hot and Humid Weather Expected Across Jammu & Kashmir with Isolated Showers

The Jammu & Kashmir region will stay hot and humid over the next few days, with brief rain and thundershowers possible in scattered areas, according to the latest forecast.

24 Aug 2026

IMD Issues Orange Weather Warning for Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Odisha and East Madhya Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall and possible flooding across Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Odisha and eastern Madhya Pradesh.

24 Aug 2026

Heavy Rain Alert Issued for Eastern Rajasthan; Flooding Hits Multiple Districts

The Rajasthan Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rain in eastern Rajasthan until Aug 26, with waterlogging reported across several districts and flight diversions from Delhi to Jaipur.

24 Aug 2026

Heavy Downpour in Delhi Topples Trees on Vikas Marg

A sudden heavy rainstorm in Delhi caused several trees to collapse onto Vikas Marg, disrupting traffic and prompting cleanup efforts.

24 Aug 2026

Kolkata Issues Heavy Rain Alert as Low‑Pressure System Moves In

The IMD has issued a heavy rain alert for Kolkata after a low‑pressure system moved over the Bay of Bengal, warning of 50–70 mm rainfall and potential flooding.

24 Aug 2026

Rain Expected Today in Chennai and Chengalpattu as Part of 13 Tamil Nadu Districts

The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast rain for Chennai and Chengalpattu today, along with eleven other districts in Tamil Nadu.

24 Aug 2026

Red Weather Alert Issued for Five Districts in Odisha

The Odisha state weather department has issued a red warning covering five districts due to expected severe weather conditions.

24 Aug 2026

Villagers in Rewa’s Rauli Use Drum to Ferry Deceased Across Flooded Road

Heavy rains blocked the road in Rauli village, Rewa, prompting locals to place a dead body on a drum and float it across the water to reach the family home.

24 Aug 2026

Heavy Rain Slows Traffic, Triggers Major Jams Across Delhi

Heavy rain in Delhi brought traffic to a standstill, creating long queues and inconvenience for commuters.

24 Aug 2026

Zamindari Dam Breaches Near Jhamtiya, Flooding Three Panchayats in Begusarai

A 30‑metre long zamindari dam near Jhamtiya in Begusarai district collapsed early Monday as the Ganga’s water level rose, sending fast‑moving water into the Rani‑1, Rani‑2 and Rani‑3 panchayats.

24 Aug 2026

Magnitude 3.5 Earthquake Hits Leh, Ladakh

A shallow magnitude 3.5 tremor was recorded in Leh, Ladakh. No immediate damage or casualties have been reported as authorities monitor the situation.

24 Aug 2026