Rain

'Loud Crackers May Bring Your House Down', Bengaluru Warned: 10 Points

Bangalore News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday October 18, 2017

In Bengaluru, loud crackers may bring your house down, literally, warns a top official of the city as India prepares to celebrate the Diwali festival. Record rain in the city - more than in the last 115 years with 1400 mm in two months compared to an annual average of 900 mm has left buildings weakened. Bengaluru civic chief Manjunath Prasad says t...

Wildfire Toll Hits 45 In Portugal, Spain But Rain Brings Respite

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 18, 2017

Overnight rain and calmer winds on Tuesday helped firefighters tame a spate of deadly wildfires that broke out over the weekend, devouring homes and killing 41 people in Portugal and another four in northern Spain.

Rahul Gandhi's 'Weather Report' For Gujarat: Jumlon Ki Baarish

India News | NDTV News Desk | Monday October 16, 2017

Rhetoric will rain down on Gujarat, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said in a "weather report" ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to his home state today. Mr Gandhi's dig comes in the wake of speculation that the Prime Minister may announce a host of sops for poll-bound Gujarat.

MotoGP 2017: Dovizioso Wins Japanese GP Against Marquez In Final Lap Showdown

Sameer Contractor | Sunday October 15, 2017

The rain soaked Twin Ring Motegi circuit of Japan was witness to one of the most spectacular race finishes this season of MotoGP. Ducati Team's Andrea Dovizioso took his fifth win of this year in the Japanese Grand Prix in a final lap showdown with points leader Marc Marquez of Honda. The riders put up one of the most dramatic finishes in MotoGP as...

At Least Four Killed In Plane Crash In Ivory Coast

World News | Reuters | Saturday October 14, 2017

At least four people were killed on Saturday when a propeller-engine cargo plane crashed into the sea near the international airport in Ivory Coast's main city Abidjan, a Reuters witness said.

5 Killed After Heavy Rain In Bengaluru, Woman Rescued From Submerged Car

Bangalore News | Written by Harish Upadhya | Sunday October 15, 2017

Bengaluru has been battered by heavy showers over the last few weeks. And just days after four people lost their lives in pothole-related accidents, five people died on Friday in rain-related incidents in the city.

India vs Australia, 3rd T20I: 3 'Fans' Work Overtime To Save Hyderabad Decider

Friday October 13, 2017

Arrangements have been made at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket stadium, the venue of the match, to ensure that the match is held without any problem.

Green Court NGT Pulls Up Delhi Government Over Report On Rain Water Harvesting

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2017

The National Green Tribunal has rapped the Delhi government for not filing a status report on whether government buildings, bridges and flyovers have installed rainwater harvesting systems and if these are functional.

Rain Blamed For Mumbai Stampede, But Rail Officials Not Off The Hook Yet

Mumbai News | Edited By Aloke Tikku | Thursday October 12, 2017

Rain and rumours have been blamed for the stampede at a Mumbai railway bridge that killed 23 people last month. But railway officials who took 18 months to call for bids to build the new foot over-bridge at Elphinstone station may not be off the hook yet.

Rain To Blame For Mumbai Stampede That Killed 23, Says Railways

Mumbai News | Written by Anant R Zanane | Thursday October 12, 2017

The stampede at a Mumbai railway bridge that left 23 dead last month has been blamed on rain and rumours by a safety committee of the railway ministry, which does not refer to any official negligence.

Black Rain For 2 Days At Navi Mumbai

Mumbai News | mid-day online correspondent | Tuesday October 10, 2017

Residents of Navi Mumbai and Uran have been seeing black rain for the past two days. While this may be a shocking sight, as per the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board this may have some connection with the recent fire at Butcher Island.

Odisha Likely To Witness Heavy Rain, With Depression Likely To Intensify

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 10, 2017

Odisha is likely to experience heavy to very heavy rain and gusty surface wind today and tomorrow due to the formation of a depression over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining north Bay of Bengal.

In Kolkata, Flights, Traffic Disrupted By Non-Stop Rain And Strong Squalls

India News | Written by Monideepa Banerjie | Tuesday October 10, 2017

Passengers from Lucknow flying into Kolkata have ended up at Varanasi. Those from Bengaluru have ended up at Guwahati and a flight from Mumbai ended up in Dhaka.

Jams In Kolkata After Night-Long Rain, Flights And Trains Affected

Kolkata News | Written by Monideepa Banerjie | Monday October 9, 2017

Night-long rain and winds at 30 to 40 km an hour brought down dozens of trees in Kolkata, disrupting rush-hour traffic on Monday as the city returned to work after a long Durga Puja break. Incoming flights could not land because of the weather, so hundreds of outgoing passengers are stuck at Kolkata Airport. The Railways has reported disruption bec...

Kolkata Battered By Heavy Rains, More Showers Forecast

Kolkata News | Edited By Soumyajit Majumder | Monday October 9, 2017

Heavy rain along with gusty wind lashed Kolkata and nearby areas since early this morning with the Met department forecasting more downpour till tomorrow.

Deadly Hurricane Nate Approaches US Gulf Coast

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday October 8, 2017

US Gulf Coast residents scrambled with last-minute preparations Saturday as the outer bands of Hurricane Nate began lashing New Orleans amid fears it could intensify into a more powerful Category Two storm.

India vs Australia: Hosts Call Off Practice Session Due To Rain

Friday October 6, 2017

According to the local Meteorological Centre, a cyclonic circulation is persisting over the northwest Bay of Bengal, which is capable of causing heavy rainfall here for at least two days.

Heavy Rain, Thunderstorm Hit Mumbai, Sky Turns Dark At 4:30 PM

Mumbai News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta | Friday October 6, 2017

Mumbai has been hit hard by heavy rain and thunderstorm this evening.

'Giant Tents' Could End Rain Delays In Cricket: Report

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 4, 2017

The report said there are issues to address such as how to handle the run-off water and safety in high winds The technology is believed to be at least two years away from becoming a reality.

Resolving The Mystery Behind Floods In India

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Tuesday October 3, 2017

Monsoon watchers have for long been puzzled on what could be the reason for increased extreme floods that take place in India from Mumbai to all the way to Guwahati in the northeast -- since monsoon is actually weakening due to climate change

Now, Lake Froth On Hyderabad Streets After 5-Hour Rain

Hyderabad News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Tuesday October 3, 2017

Three people died as Hyderabad was lashed for five hours by heavy rain, triggered by a cloudburst, on Monday, leaving the city paralysed. While it hasn't rained this morning, the weather office predicts more rain today.The heavy rain led to Saroornagar Lake in the city spewing foam and froth which entered nearby residential colonies.

1st Test, Day 4: Injured Morne Morkel Strikes as Rain Halts South Africa Victory Push

Agence France-Presse | Sunday October 1, 2017

Bangladesh were reeling at 49 for three after being set to make 424 to win when a storm hit Senwes Park during the tea break and no further play was possible.

Monsoon Rainfall Below Average, Less Than Forecast: Weather Office

India News | Reuters | Saturday September 30, 2017

Rainfall in this year's annual monsoon season was below average and less than forecast, with some crop-growing central and northern states receiving less rain than needed, the weather office said today as the rainy season ended

Malaysian Grand Prix Practice: Flying Sebastian Vettel Puts Pressure On Lewis Hamilton

Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 30, 2017

Vettel clocked 1min 31.261sec around the 5.543-kilometre circuit on his qualifying simulation run in the second session to smash the old record of 1:32.50 set by Fernando Alonso in 2005.

Elphinstone Stampede Updates: 22 Dead, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, Uddhav Thackeray Visit KEM Hospital

Mumbai News | Friday September 29, 2017

At least 22 people have been killed and over 30 seriously injured in a stampede that broke out at a narrow foot overbridge near a local train station in Mumbai after heavy rain this morning. The incident took place around 10.30 am during rush hour near a ticket window between Parel and Elphinstone stations

Mussoorie Gears Up To Receive Visitors This Long Weekend

India News | Written by Tania Saili Bakshi | Friday September 29, 2017

A three-day weekend is all it takes to make Mussoorie full. With Dussehra today followed by Gandhi Jayanti on Monday, people in the cities will make a beeline to the popular hill station to take a break, come rain or shine

India Vs Australia: Rain May Return To Haunt Visitors In 4th ODI

Wednesday September 27, 2017

Bengaluru has been receiving heavy rain since the past 48 hours and, as per the weathermen, moderate to heavy rain may continue.

China Watches In Frustration As North Korea Crisis Enters Dangerous Spiral

World News | Simon Denyer, The Washington Post | Monday September 25, 2017

The view from China could hardly be much worse: the leaders of North Korea and the United States threatening to rain down total destruction on each other, while U.S. bombers and fighters stage a show of military might close to China's shores.

Delhi Cools Down After Overnight Showers, Pleasant Weekend Ahead

Delhi News | Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Saturday September 23, 2017

After a day of traffic snarls following continuous pitter-patter, Delhi woke up to a pleasant Saturday morning. Light to moderate showers throughout the night brought the temperature down a few notches. The fresh spell of rain brought relief after two weeks of muggy weather.

Doctor Death Case: Mumbai Municipal Body Gives Clean Chit To Its Staff

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

The panel set up by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) after the death of renowned gastroenterologist Dr Deepak Amrapurkar, who fell into an open manhole during the torrential rain of August 29, has given a clean chit to civic body employees.