Monsoon Rains

'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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

Gujarat Floods: Number Of Deaths Increases To 218 As More Bodies Found

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 1, 2017

The flood toll in Gujarat has risen to 218 this monsoon, with 61 people killed in worst-hit Banaskantha district, an official said on Monday.

Lightning Kills 21 As Floods Sweep Across Odisha, Jharkhand

India News | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 31, 2017

Lightning killed 21 people in eastern India as large swathes of the country reel under the worst floods in years that have left hundreds dead and millions displaced, officials said Monday.

Chandigarh Witnesses Heaviest Rain In Past Decade

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 27, 2017

When it rains, they say, it pours. The adage certainly held true for Chandigarh today which witnessed its first major shower this monsoon -- the heaviest in the last ten years.

5 Interesting Snacks for Monsoon that You Can Make Within 30 Minutes

Sarika Rana | Monday July 31, 2017

Talk about monsoon and a sudden urge to gorge on delectable fried snacks springs up almost instantly. A cup of hot tea paired with simple snacks while looking at the downpour is peaceful and comforting.

Road Caves In After Heavy Rains At Mumbai's Upscale Pali Hill

Mumbai News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Saturday July 22, 2017

A landslide at Zig Zag road at Pali Hill in Mumbai's Bandra has been added to the list of incidents that the city has witnessed due to heavy rains this season.

Monsoon Rains Have Covered Most Of India, Rainfall Within Expectations: IMD

Thomson Reuters | Monday July 10, 2017

The monsoon delivers about 70 percent of India's annual rainfall, critical for the farm sector that accounts for about 15 percent of India's $2 trillion economy.

Monsoon Arrival In Punjab, Haryana Slightly Delayed This Year: Weather Department

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 9, 2017

The arrival of southwest monsoon in Punjab, most parts of Haryana and Chandigarh may be slightly delayed but conditions are favourable that it would pick up in the next couple of days, a senior Met department official said today.

Move Over Aloo and Pyaaz Ke Pakode, Here are 12 Different Pakodas to Savour this Monsoon

Sarika Rana | Wednesday July 5, 2017

Nothing beats a cup of tea and 'garma-garam pakode', while you watch the rain drizzling. It's time you move over the same old Aloo and Pyaaz ke Pakode and instead try these 12 variations to gorge on to this monsoon!

Rains Lash Mumbai, Adjoining Areas; Suburban Services Delayed

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 1, 2017

After a brief spell of drizzle in the last two days, heavy rains lashed the city and adjoining areas this morning affecting suburban rail services on both routes of the Central Railway.

Monsoon To Hit Delhi, Northwest India In 48 Hours

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday June 28, 2017

Monsoon rains are expected to lash Delhi within two days, it was announced on Wednesday.

Rains In Delhi Bring Down Temperature, Monsoon To Follow Soon

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday June 28, 2017

There will be some respite from the hot and humid weather as the MeT office forecasts thundershowers and rain in the national capital on Wednesday. The sky will remain overcast.

Mumbai Sinks Into Monsoon Chaos, Trains Running Late, Traffic Jams

Mumbai News | NDTV News Desk | Wednesday June 28, 2017

Heavy overnight rains lashed Mumbai and adjoining areas causing water logging in several low-lying areas, resulting in slow movement of peak hour rail traffic this morning.

Monsoon Tips For You And Your Car!

CarAndBike Team | Tuesday June 27, 2017

The monsoons are here. And with it all the muck, floods and incessant traffic jams that we have become so used to. The monsoon is also the worst season of the year for your car as it starts to accumulate mud, dirt and of course water in all the smaller crevices and gaps which can result in rust. So here are a few tips to keep your car spic and span...

Beat Monsoon Health Woes, Sip On These Herbal Drinks This Rainy Season

India News | NDTV Food Desk | Monday June 26, 2017

Herbs and spices can go a long way in creating remedies that can not only fight but also prevent you from falling prey to seasonal ailments.

Heavy Rains Lash Coastal Maharashtra

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 25, 2017

The southwest monsoon, which has become active along the coastline of Maharashtra, has led to a heavy downpour in Mumbai and Konkan area.

Rains In Delhi Bring Down Temperature, More Showers Expected

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday July 20, 2017

As the national capital awaits the Monsoon, the weather here on Thursday morning was warm and cloudy. The Met office forecast rains for several parts of the city in the day ahead.

Lightning Kills 22 In Bangladesh; rains trigger landslides

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 20, 2017

Lightning strikes have killed at least 22 people in Bangladesh in the last 48 hours, authorities said today, a week after monsoon rains triggered a series of deadly landslides in the country.

22 Killed in Lightning In Bangladesh

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 20, 2017

Lightning strikes have killed at least 22 people in Bangladesh in the last 48 hours, authorities said today, a week after monsoon rains triggered a series of deadly landslides in the country.

Delhi Rains Brings Temperature Down by 5 Notches

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday June 20, 2017

Overnight rain brought the mercury down across Delhi with the city recording a minimum temperature of 23.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.

5 Tips For Riding Two Wheelers In Monsoon

Sameer Contractor | Sunday June 18, 2017

Riding a motorcycle in rain can be an interesting challenge, or a terrifying trip down the slippery lane. While most of us dread to hop on the motorcycle during monsoons; if done right, riding in rains can be safe without having to compromise on fun.

Rain-Triggered Landslides Kill Over 100 In Bangladesh

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 13, 2017

A series of landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains have killed at least 105 people, including several army officers, in Bangladesh with the majority of the deaths reported from a remote hill district close to the Indian border, officials said today.

2017 Monsoon Rains At 98 Percent Of Long-Term Average: India Meteorological Department

India News | Reuters | Wednesday June 7, 2017

India's crucial monsoon rains are expected to reach 98 percent of the long-term average this year, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday,