Monsoon

Odisha Likely To Receive Rainfall In Next 24-Hours

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 22, 2017

Odisha is likely to receive rainfall in next 24 hours as Wednesday's low pressure took the form of a well-marked low pressure area over northern parts of central Madhya Pradesh and neighbourhood.

'Don't Spread Cyclone Warning Rumour,' Appeals Mumbai Municipal Body

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 20, 2017

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) today issued an appeal requesting people not to "spread and trust" rumours of a cyclone warning.

Vistadome Coach Now In Mumbai-Madgaon Shatabdi Express. Fares, Other Details

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Monday September 18, 2017

The Mumbai-Madgaon Janshatabdi Express equipped with Vistadome coaches will hail out of Dadar for Madgaon on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays under its monsoon schedule.

Airtel Postpaid Users Offered Up to 60GB Free Data for Installing Airtel TV App

Shekhar Thakran | Monday September 18, 2017

Airtel postpaid users will get 60GB data free on downloading the Airtel TV app, and the data will be doled out in tranches of 10GB per month over 6 months.

Railways' Stunning 'Vistadome' Coach Debuts On Mumbai-Goa Route

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 17, 2017

With a view to provide a delightful travelling experience to passengers, the Central Railway introduced a see-through Vistadome coach on Mumbai-Goa route from Monday, officials said.

Rain Lashes Kerala, Landslip In Tribal Hamlet

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 17, 2017

Heavy rain today lashed Kerala causing widspread damage, landslip and waterlogging in various parts. With the South West monsoon active over the state, incessant rains triggered landslip in the tribal hamlet of Attappady and adjacent areas in Palakkad district this morning but no one was injured, officials said.

6 Most Unhealthy Indian Street Foods You Must Avoid

Sushmita Sengupta | Thursday September 14, 2017

There are certain Indian street foods which could prove to be a tad risky affair for your overall health.Here are 5 Indian street foods you should be weary of this monsoon season.

5 Ayurvedic Remedies for Malaria that Will Help You Recover Quickly

Food | Written by Sarika Rana | Thursday September 7, 2017

Malaria is one of the most common yet serious ailments, especially during the monsoon season, and it has become a reason for many hospital visits this year.Try these Ayurvedic remedies to treat malaria.

New Supercomputers To Help Predict The Sort Of Rain That Hit Mumbai

India News | Pratik Parija, Bloomberg | Thursday September 7, 2017

India's ability to predict the sort of devastating rainfall that struck Mumbai last week is set to get a major boost next year.

Over 1000 Dengue Cases in Delhi: These Plants Can Help Battle Vector-Borne Diseases

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Tuesday September 5, 2017

Vector-borne diseases are reported between mid-July and November end.

Why India's Monsoons Are Changing Rapidly

India News | Raghu Murtugudde, Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday September 3, 2017

For the third year in a row, the monsoon season has produced floods in the northwest and the northeast, while south India has suffered from a rainfall deficit.

Can't Control Nature But Haven't Moved An Inch: Bombay High Court On Mumbai Rains

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 2, 2017

The Bombay High Court has said we cannot control nature but the situation in the city of Mumbai which has been facing floods during monsoons regularly has not improved in the past few years.

PM Narendra Modi's Rs 5.5 Lakh Crore River-Linking Plan For Tackling Floods

India News | Reuters | Friday September 1, 2017

After years of foot-dragging India will begin work in around a month on an $87 billion scheme to connect some of the country's biggest rivers, government sources say, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi bets on the ambitious project to end deadly floods and droughts.

Government Concerned Over GDP Growth Slowdown: Arun Jaitley

Business | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 31, 2017

The country's GDP grew slower at 5.7% during April-June -- the lowest in three years of the Modi government.

'Stop The Rains Yourself,' Uddhav Thackeray Snaps At Media

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 31, 2017

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray today flew off the handle when questions were posed to him on the monsoon preparedness of the party-ruled Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai or MCGM, a day after heavy rains virtually clogged the city.

Monsoon Woes: 5 Major Causes of Food Poisoning and Quick Tips to Stay Safe

Sarika Rana | Thursday August 31, 2017

Food poisoning is one of the most common conditions during this season where harmful bacteria and viruses start to breed on the food, if not prepared or stored in a hygienic way.

Healthcare Professionals Most Vulnerable As Chikungunya, Dengue, Swine Flu Strike Delhi

| Tuesday August 29, 2017

New Delhi: The number of swine flu patients in Delhi is rising at an alarming rate. Doctors warn that it is likely to get worse. Reeling under the monsoon, Delhi is already battling a double whammy of Dengue and Chikungunya. This year, however, there is an additional burden of H1N1 (Swine Flu). Delhi has recorded at least 1,719 cases of swine flu t...

Farmer Commits Suicide In Rajasthan, Government Denies Agricultural Distress

India News | Written by Harsha Kumari Singh | Monday August 28, 2017

While rains this season were generous on Rajasthan, at 105 per cent the expected level, not all of the state was as lucky. Nine districts, especially in east and north Rajasthan, have suffered as the monsoon has been at 45 per cent deficit.

Are You Suffering from Flu? Here's What you Should Eat to Boost Your Immunity this Monsoon

NDTV Food Desk | Saturday August 26, 2017

It is imperative to keep our body safe from the disease causing viruses and make it immune to fight them.

Disappointed By Monsoon, Karnataka Turns To Cloud-Seeding

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Wednesday August 23, 2017

The monsoon in Karnataka has been disappointing this year when it comes to catchment area of rivers. The state government is therefore trying a technique called cloud seeding - a form of changing the amount or type of rain that falls from clouds. The plan has, however, been disrupted due to some turbulence.

Rain Gods Disappoint As Deficit Widens To 6%

Business | Thomson Reuters | Wednesday August 23, 2017

This has stoked concerns about the production of summer-sown crops.

Swept Away During Floods, Nepal Brings Back 4 Rhinos

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 23, 2017

150 kilometers, four hours and a few tranquilizers darts later, Nepal brought back four one-horned rhinoceros that were swept away across the Indian border to settlements nearby as a result of the recent monsoon floods, officials said on Wednesday.

5 Best Cafes in Mumbai for Coffee this Monsoon

Sushmita Sengupta | Tuesday August 22, 2017

These fivecoffee shops across Mumbai are making sure you find a quiet and quaint space to spend a quiet afternoon with good company and your favourite cuppa.

Monsoon Rainfall Deficiency 29 Per Cent in Kerala

Cities | Press Trust of India | Monday August 21, 2017

With 29.1 per cent deficiency in rainfall during the current monsoon in Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today told the assembly that the government was committed to step up water conservation measures to tide over the impending water shortage situation.

5 Monsoon Superfoods From Your Kitchen You Should Be Loading Up On This Nippy Weather

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Monday August 21, 2017

The damp weather makes one susceptible to many diseases which are commonly associated with the monsoon season like cold and flu, throat infections and stomach problems.

Deficient Monsoon Rains In One-Fourth Of Country: Weather Office

Press Trust of India | Sunday August 20, 2017

The rainfall deficiency is more in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka and western Uttar Pradesh, it said.

Straight From Your Kitchen Shelf: 5 Quick and Easy Face Packs

NDTV Food Desk | Friday August 18, 2017

Just in case you are grappling with severe tanning, a combination of orange peel powder and lemon may come handy.

Two Bangladeshi Teenagers Die Taking Flood Selfies As Crisis Worsens

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 17, 2017

Two Bangladeshi teenagers have died taking selfies in raging floodwaters, officials said Thursday, as the death toll from fresh monsoon downpours reached 56 with nearly five million affected.

7 Kitchen Ingredients to Help Manage Dry and Frizzy Hair This Monsoon

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Monday August 14, 2017

These magic ingredients from your kitchen pantry, you can stop the weather to turn into a gloomy affair for your hair and enjoy it to the fullest

Gold Imports Seen Rebounding In 2017 On Restocking, Good Monsoon

Business | Thomson Reuters | Sunday August 13, 2017

Higher imports by the world's second biggest consumer will support global prices, which are trading near their highest level in two months, but could widen the country's trade deficit.