Rain

IPL 2013: Rain forecast for Chennai versus Mumbai final

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday May 25, 2013

The start of the IPL play-off game between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals was delayed by an hour on Friday due to rain.

First day in second England-New Zealand Test washed out

Agence France-Presse | Friday May 24, 2013

England lead the series 1-0 after a 170-run first Test win, achieved with more than a day to spare, at Lord's last week.

IPL 2013: Mumbai Indians beat Rajasthan Royals by 4 wickets, set final date with Chennai

Wisden India staff | Saturday May 25, 2013

In a fascinating contest of ebbing fortunes which started more than an hour late due to rain, Mumbai managed, just about, to overcome a stirring challenge from Rahul Dravid's brave Rajasthan Royals, squeaking home by four wickets with one delivery...

Victoria Azarenka sets up final vs Serena Williams in Rome

Agence-France Presse | Saturday May 18, 2013

Azarenka, the third seed, proved too strong for Italian hopeful Sara Errani in a 6-0, 7-5 win in the other semi-final that was interrupted by rain twice and once by Errani, who called for her coach after losing the first three games.

Southern China rains kill 55, leave 14 missing

Associated Press | Saturday May 18, 2013

Chinese authorities say rainstorms that battered southern China this week have killed 55 people and left 14 others missing.

Why rain water harvesting may be the only solution to Mumbai's water woes

Written by Miloni Bhatt | Friday May 17, 2013

In Mumbai's iconic Shivaji Park, considered the nesting ground for icons like Sachin Tendulkar, cricket pitches are watered with clean treated drinking water every single day.

1st Test: Trent Boult helps New Zealand stifle England on Day 1

Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 16, 2013

When rain forced an early close, the inexperienced Yorkshire duo of Joe Root (25 not out) and Jonathan Bairstow (three not out) were at the crease.

Cyclone Mahasen likely to hit Tripura tonight

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 16, 2013

With cyclone Mahasen likely to hit Tripura tonight, the state may witness heavy rains and a gale of 50-60 km per hour, the met office said.

Bangladesh orders one million evacuated as Cyclone Mahasen nears

Reuters | Thursday May 16, 2013

Bangladesh is evacuating one million people with Cyclone Mahasen expected to hit its low-lying delta coast on Thursday evening, said the United Nations, which estimated 4.1 million people were at risk due to gale-force winds, heavy rain and flooding.

Myanmar minority resist Cyclone Mahasen evacuation

Associated Press | Thursday May 16, 2013

A cyclone only a day away carries wind and rain that could become deadly. But in dozens of refugee camps that spatter Myanmar's western coast, the order to evacuate ahead of the storm was met with widespread refusal.

Cyclone 'Mahasen' may cause rain and thunderstorm in Odisha

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 14, 2013

Rain and thundershower are likely to lash many parts of coastal Odisha and some other areas under the impact of the cyclonic storm 'Mahasen', centred about 760 km south of Paradip today, Meteorological Centre said.

Cyclone 'Mahasen' hits Sri Lanka, seven killed

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 14, 2013

At least seven people have died and nearly 3,000 left homeless as the cyclonic storm 'Mahasen' caused heavy rains in the north and eastern parts of Sri Lanka.

Cyclonic storm 'MAHASEN' may skip Tamil Nadu coast, move towards Bangladesh-Myanmar

Press Trust of India | Monday May 13, 2013

The cyclonic storm 'MAHASEN' over Bay of Bengal has moved slightly northwestwards and lay centred at 700 km southeast of Chennai this morning, bringing welcome summer rains in several parts of the city.

Cyclonic storm 'MAHASEN' causes heavy rains in Chennai, portion of ceiling falls down in airport

Press Trust of India | Monday May 13, 2013

Three contract workers suffered bruises when a portion of a false ceiling at the recently inaugurated domestic terminal at the Chennai airport fell down following heavy rains early this morning.

Himachal Pradesh receives heavy rains, mercury falls

Press Trust of India | Sunday May 12, 2013

Heavy to moderate rainfall occurred at many places in Himachal Pradesh during the last 24 hours, bringing down the temperature in the state by four to five degree Celsius.