Monsoon Rains

343 Died, Himachal Suffered 1600 Crore Loss In Monsoon: Chief Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 28, 2018

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said on Tuesday that the state had suffered a loss of Rs 1,600 crore since July 1 this year due to monsoon rains and untimely snowfall in tribal areas that also claimed 343 lives.

Local Factors Lead To Increase In Pollution Level In Delhi

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 30, 2018

After few days of 'good' air quality in the national capital, the pollution level has gone up due to local factors, officials said today. The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 159, over four times more than last Tuesday, according to the Centre's System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research Institute (SAFAR).

12 Dead, Dozens Missing In Philippine Monsoon Landslide

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 20, 2018

At least three people were killed and 10 homes buried early Thursday in the central Philippines when heavy monsoon rains unleashed a landslide in a rural farming community, authorities said.

Rivers, Wells Dry Up In Kerala After Floods, Government Orders Study

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 13, 2018

With mercury levels rising and abnormal drying up of rivers and wells reported in flood-hit Kerala, the state government has decided to conduct scientific studies on the post-flood phenomenon in the state.

Myanmar Dam Overflow Displaces Thousands

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 30, 2018

A major effort was under way to reach thousands of people trapped in their homes after a dam swollen by monsoon rain overflowed early Wednesday in central Myanmar, officials said.

Kerala Floods: Google Pledges $1 Million for Relief Work

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday August 28, 2018

"Google.org and Googlers will contribute $1 million to the relief work in Kerala," Rajan Anandan, Vice President, Southeast Asia and India, said at the Google for India event on Tuesday.

Rains Kill 35, Damage Estimated At Rs 990 Crore: Himachal Chief Minister

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday August 25, 2018

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Friday said that the state had suffered a loss of Rs 990.54 crore due to monsoon rains that also claimed 35 lives.

Rahul Gandhi Speaks To PM On Kerala Floods: "Tragedy Without Parallel"

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday August 16, 2018

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi today tweeted to say he has spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the help needed for Kerala, which is reeling under the worst bout of monsoon rain in a Century. Calling it a "tragedy without parallel" Mr Gandhi said he has requested the Prime Minister to "massively increase deployment of the Army & Navy".

Flood-Hit Kerala's Worst Monsoon In Almost A Century: Chief Minister

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Monday August 13, 2018

The monsoon rain that led to unprecedented destruction Kerala has been the second worst in 94 years in terms of its sheer devastating impact, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's office said.

Army Turns Saviour In Disaster-Hit Kerala With ''Operation Sahyog''

Kerala News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 10, 2018

The Indian Army has launched a major rescue and relief operation in flood-ravaged Kerala where torrential monsoon rains have killed at least 27 people and left thousands homeless due to flooding and landslides.

Sensex, Nifty Close At Record Levels; SBI, ICICI Bank Shares Jump 3%

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Monday August 6, 2018

Hopes of healthy monsoon rains supported views that rural demand was expected to rise in the coming months, according to analysts.

12 Killed, 5 Injured In Rain-Related Incidents In Uttar Pradesh

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 3, 2018

At least 12 people were killed and 5 others injured in overnight rain-related incidents in different parts of Uttar Pradesh, raising the number of deaths to 175 since July 1, officials said today.

Monsoon To Be Below Normal In August And September: Weather Department

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 3, 2018

Monsoon rains will be below normal in August and September, the India Meteorological Department said today, downgrading the initial forecasts about a normal monsoon for the second half of the rainfall season.

465 Dead In 5 States Due To Rains, Floods During Monsoon

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 28, 2018

As many as 465 people have lost their lives due to floods and rains in five states during the current monsoon season so far.

Photographer Clicks Pic Of Couple Kissing In Rain. He Was Thrashed, Fired

World News | Annie Gowen, The Washington Post | Saturday July 28, 2018

The photo - a dreamy scene of two lovers kissing in the monsoon rain - went viral in Bangladesh almost immediately after photojournalist Jibon Ahmed posted it on his Facebook page Monday.