Monsoons In India

See hardest-hit areas in Uttarakhand

Edited by Mala Das | Thursday June 20, 2013

Over 60,000 are still stranded in several parts of Uttarakhand, with rescue operations proving to be an uphill task. Some of the areas, especially, have been witnessed massive destruction with Alaknanda Valley being the worst-hit. Here are the areas ...

Monsoon rains toll in Kerala put at 17

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 20, 2013

A total of 17 persons have died so far due to rain-related incidents in Kerala since the onset of monsoon, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said on Wednesday.

Uttarakhand rains: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's statement after aerial survey

NDTV.com | Wednesday June 19, 2013

With the weather improving after days of torrential rainfall, rescue operations are in full swing in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

Uttarakhand rains: 'I was on a chopper that evacuated six people today'

Written by Tanima Biswas | Tuesday June 18, 2013

Rescue operations have been scaling up in Uttarakhand over the last 72 hours. Every year, the state sees flash floods. But this year, the monsoon has hit earlier and harder.

Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh rains: Death toll crosses 130

Edited by Shamik Ghosh (with inputs from agencies) | Tuesday June 18, 2013

At least 130 people have died in the "killer monsoon" that pulverized the states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh with torrential rain since Saturday night. More than 70,000 pilgrims remain stranded, many of them were en route to the famous temple...

Uttarakhand rains: part of Kedarnath compound washed away, temple not damaged

Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 18, 2013

The heavy rains in Uttarakhand have washed away a portion of Kedarnath shrine compound but the temple authorities said there have been no reports of damage to the temple.

Rain batters Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh: Death toll crosses 80

Edited by Shamik Ghosh (With inputs from agencies) | Tuesday June 18, 2013

Monsoon rains wreaked fresh havoc in northern India leading to flash floods, cloudbursts and landslips as the toll climbed to 81. Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, the two northern states, have been the worst affected. Thousands of people are strande...

Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh devastated by rain; nearly 60 dead, 73,000 stranded

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi (With inputs from agencies) | Tuesday June 18, 2013

Early arrival of monsoon is usually good news. But the whole of north India, particularly Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, the two Himalayan states, have been battered and ravaged by incessant showers, landslides and flash floods. Thousands are stra...

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh among those stranded by landslides

Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2013

Landslides triggered by incessant heavy rains and snow killed 10 persons in Himachal Pradesh and a high alert was sounded and army assistance sought for rescuing stranded people, including Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, in the tribal border district...

Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh walloped by rain; 50 dead, thousands stranded

Edited by Mala Das | Monday June 17, 2013

Heavy rains lashed parts of north India today, as the annual monsoon covered the country nearly two weeks ahead of schedule. Thousands are reported stranded in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

Early monsoon rain causes floods in Haryana, alert sounded

Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2013

Heavy rains in several parts of Haryana, particularly in Yamunanagar district, has led to floods as water level in the Yamuna river rose alarmingly prompting authorities to sound a high alert in the neighbouring districts of Karnal, Panipat and Sonep...

Rain plays havoc in North India, thousands stranded

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi (With inputs from agencies) | Monday June 17, 2013

The monsoon has struck India early and it's already creating mayhem across the country. The southwest monsoon has so far covered Uttarakhand, Punjab and Haryana with rains lashing many parts in the region, leading to a dip in temperature.

Monsoon rains cover India early, boost crop hopes

Reuters | Monday June 17, 2013

The monsoon rains have covered India a month ahead of the normal schedule, increasing the prospects for a bumper output for summer-sown crops such as rice, oilseeds and cotton in one of the world's leading producers.

Monsoon arrives in Delhi, about a fortnight ahead of schedule

Press Trust of India | Sunday June 16, 2013

Monsoon has arrived in the capital today, 13 days ahead of schedule bringing relief from scorching heat.

Early monsoon hits north India; brings down temperature

Press Trust of India | Saturday June 15, 2013

Rain clouds dominated conditions in northern India on Saturday with showers lashing large parts of the region where monsoon arrived over a week earlier than expected in Himachal Pradesh.