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Delhi Rains Update: Delhi to receive light to moderate showers from July 25 to 28
Light or moderate showers accompanied by isolated heavy rains (64.5mm-115.5mm) are likely to lash Delhi between Tuesday and Friday (July 25-28). However, no alerts have been issued over the region yet.
Telangana Rains LIVE Updates: IMD issues red alert in Telangana from July 25 to 27
For unusually heavy rains in the state of Telanagna, the IMD has issued a red alert. "On July 25, 26, and 27, Telangana has been placed under a red alert. Telangana is anticipated to see exceptionally heavy rain on July 25 over the eastern regions. According to IMD, Hyderabad and surrounding regions are anticipated to see very heavy rains.
Delhi Rains LIVE Updates: Traffic closed on one lane on Vikas Marg from ITO due to ongoing work on Yamuna river
The Delhi Police on Monday said traffic has been closed on one lane on Vikas Marg from ITO towards Laxmi Nagar due to the ongoing work on the Yamuna river. The police took to Twitter and urged commuters to plan their journey accordingly.
"Traffic is affected in one lane on Vikas Marg in the carriageway from ITO towards Laxmi Nagar due to ongoing work on the Yamuna river. Due to this, the right turn has been closed from 5 PM to 9 PM for commuters, coming from W point side. They may take U-turn from express cut for Laxmi Nagar. Commuters are advised to plan their journey accordingly," it tweeted.
The Yamuna in Delhi flowed more than a metre above the danger mark of 205.33 metres Monday morning, with authorities suspending the movement of trains on the Old Railway Bridge (ORB). (PTI)
India Monsoon LIVE Updates: Skymet predicts north east states will see lesser monsoon rains in coming days
The Northeast regions of the country have been seeing lesser Monsoon rains with heavy showers remaining out of sight. During the last 24 hours from 8:30 am on Sunday, Majbat recorded 51 mm of rain, Imphal 19 mm, Golaghat 15 mm, North Lakhimpur 12 mm, and Guwahati 4 mm.
Even in the coming days, we do not expect flooding rains over Northeast India which means residents can heave a sigh of relief. The reason for lesser rains over the region can be attributed to a Cyclonic Circulation over North Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coast. (Skymet)
Punjab Rains LIVE Updates: Kartarpur corridor will reopen tomorrow after flood like situation near India-Pakistan border
Gurdaspur Deputy Commissioner visited the Kartarpur Corridor earlier this evening. The corridor will be re-opened tomorrow, 25th July, a few days after closed in the wake of a flood-like situation near the India-Pakistan border fence as the water level in the Ravi River rose.
Telangana Rains LIVE Updates: Telangana likely to have light to moderate rain over the next 4 to 5 days
Nagaratna, Director at Metrological Centre, Hyderabad says, "At present, the weather situations indicate that there is an upper air cyclonic circulation over West Central Bay and its adjoining areas and this upper air circulation is likely to intensify wind towards low-pressure areas during the next 24 hours. Under the influence of this Telangana is likely to have light to moderate rain over most of the places during the next 4 to 5 days..."
Karnataka Rains LIVE Updates: Schools and Colleges in Sullia Taluk to be shut on July 25 due to heavy rainfall
Due to Incessant rain, the schools and colleges (pre-university colleges) in Sullia Taluk in the Dakshina Kannada district declared a holiday on July 25: Deputy Commissioner Mullai Mugilan
Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Skymet predicts heavy rains in Mumbai on July 24,25
The city of Mumbai will see moderate to heavy rainstomorrow as well and the day after tomorrow. Rainfall activity is expected to reduce thereafter with moderate showers expected between July 27 and 29. Rains will be seen every day but the intensity will keep on reducing. After July 29, rains will further reduce and finally pick up in the initial days of August.
India Monsoon LIVE Updates: Torrential rains over South India till July 28
IMD predicted there will be very heavy rainfall (between 115.6 and 204.5 millimetres) over South Interior Karnataka, Kerala, and ghat areas of Tamil Nadu and Puducherryon Monday. From Monday through Friday (July 24-28), isolated heavy to very heavy showers (64.5 mm–204.5 mm) are predicted for coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka.
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-KarnatakaLIVE Updates:Schools and colleges shut inKodaidue to heavy rains
Schools and colleges announced a holiday tomorrow inKodagudistrict in view of the heavy rain in the district. Orange alert announced forKodagudistrict:Venkataraj, DC
Monsoon live Updates: IMD alets fishermen in certain areas
-"Squally weather with wind speeds ranging from 40-65 kmph, gusting up to 75 kmph in some areas. Stay safe and avoid venturing into the marked regions!" tweets IMD
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Rains LIVE Updates: IMD scientist provides updates on rainfall in the state
RK Jenamani, IMD Scientist on weather update, says, "The rainfall status observed is that heavy to very heavy rainfall is continuing over Saurashtra-Kutch region, Madhya Maharashtra & Goa also, and coastal Karnataka is having extremely heavy rainfall. But over Gujarat, it has reduced in the last 24 hours, so the flood situation will improve drastically. We have caved the heavy rainfall warning over Konkan Goa including Mumbai and also coastal Karnataka."
Maharashtra Rains LIVE Updates: Orange alert issued in Pune, Raigad, Ratnagiri
-Orange' alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall issued in Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudrug, Pune, Kolhapur and Satara districts till 27th July; Mumbai also likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall tomorrow, stated theRegional Meteorological Centre, Mumbai
Uttarakhand Rains LIVE Updates: Yamunotri highway blocked, pilgrims stranded
- The Yamunotri highway has been blocked on July 24 as boulders from the adjacent mountains have been rolling down the road, obstructing traffic movement on both sides of the highway, for the last three days.
- Yamunotri pilgrims and local commuters have been stranded due to the suspension of traffic as per authorities.
Kerala Rains LIVE Updates: Three die in rain-related incidents
- At least three people have reportedly died in separate rain-related incidents in Kerala.
- Two minor boys died in the Wayanad district on July 23 after they reportedly fell into a water body.
- In another incident in Thrissur district, a youngster is reported to have drowned.
- The IMD has predicted thundershowers in several patrs of Kerala till July 26.
Gujarat Rains LIVE Updates: Building collapses in Junagadh, NDRF reaches site
- A two-storeyed building collapsed in Gujarat's Junagadh on July 24 afternoon. Several people are feared to be trapped inside the collpased building.
- The NDRF has already arrived at the site for rescue operations.
- Junagadh has been receiving incessant rainfall for the past few days, resulting in waterlogging and submergence of low-lying areas. Several vehicles are reported to have been washed away as well.
Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Tulsi lake overflows; water stock in all seven lakes rises
- As per data shared by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the collective water stock across all seven lakes of the city has touched 52.84 percent at 14,47,363 million litres as of July 24. The heavy rains in the city have been contributing to this rise in the water level in these lakes.
- These seven lakes are Upper Vaitrna, Modak Sagar, Tansa, Middle Vaitrna, Bhatsa, Vehar, and Tulsi.
- The Tulsi lake has been overflowing since July 20, as per the civic authority.
Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: IMD issues yellow alert for Mumbai
- The IMD has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall to occur at isolated places in the Mumbai, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, and Kolhapur districts over the next three to four hours. It has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai for July 24.
- Parts of the city witnessed light showers early in the morning of July 24. As per civic officials, there have been no reports of waterlogging.
- According to a civic official, Mumbai, along with its eastern and western suburbs, received an average rainfall of 58.42 mm, 69.15 mm, and 70.41 mm, respectively, in the past 24 hours till 8 am on July 24.
Gujarat Rains LIVE Updates: Water level in Ghee, Sinhan dams rises
- The water level in Dwarka's Ghee and Sinhan dams has gone up due to the heavy rainfallwitnessed in the Dwarka area for the last four days.
- The IMD predicts heavy rainfall in several parts of the state over the next 24 hours.
Maharashtra Rains LIVE Updates: Tansa dam overflows; Palghar, Raigad districts put on alert
- The Tansa dam has been overflowing since July 23, due to the incessant rains in the area, which is likely tocause flooding of nearby areas.
- Officials have, therefore, put villages under the Shahapur, Bhiwandi and Vasai talukas of the Raigad and Palghar districts on alert, in view of the increased water discharge from the dam.
Odisha Rains LIVE Updates: IMD issues yellow alert for several Odisha districts
- The IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in 10 districts of Odisha over the next 24 hours, owing to the formation of a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal.
- The weather bureau predicts heavy rainfall in the Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Malkangiri, Koraput, Nawarangapur, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Bolangir districts, and has issued a yellow alert for these districts.
- It predicts light to moderate rain or thundershower at most places over South Odisha districts.
Maharashtra Rains LIVE Updates: Two lanes of Mumbai-Pune Expressway open to traffic
- Two lanes of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway from Pune to Mumbai have been opened for vehicle movement, as per an official.
- As per the highway police, the Pune to Mumbai route on the expressway will be shut down between 12 noon and 2 pm on July 24 to remove debris and heavy stones rolling down the hills due to the rain-triggered landslide.
- The third lane has still not been opened as there is a fear of more landslides, and it isadjacent to the hilly terrain, said an official.
Delhi Rains LIVE Updates: Yamuna crosses danger mark again in Delhi
- The Yamuna river's water level was recorded at 206.56 metres at the Old Yamuna Bridge at 7:00 am on July 24.
- The river crossed the danger mark on July 23, following increased discharge from the Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana due to incessant rains in the states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
- Early on July 23, it surpassed the danger mark of 205.33 metres, and later rose up to 206.42 metres.
Gujarat Rains Live Updates: Nine die in rain-related mishaps; death toll touches 102 since Jun 1
- At least nine people have been reported dead in rain-related mishaps in the last 24 hours in Gujarat, following incessant rains in the state.
- The IMD predicts "isolated extremely heavy rainfall" in Devbhoomi Dwarka, Rajkot, Valsad, and Bhavnagar districts over the next 24 hours.
Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Moderate rains likely over Mumbai in the next 3-4 hours
- The IMD, Mumbai has predicted moderate rainfall to occur at isolated places in the Mumbai, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Kolhapur districts over the next three to four hours.
Uttarakhand Rains Live Updates: Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway blocked due to landslide
- A landslide in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag, triggered by the incessant rains in the area, has blocked the Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway.
Uttarakhand Rains Live Updates: Around 50 tourists stranded near Dhanolti; rescued later
- Around 50 tourists were stranded in Sitapur near Dhanolti on July 23 due to damage to a temporary bridge over the Maundkhala seasonal stream.
- The seasonal stream has suddenly swelled up due to the torrential rains in the region, said the Dhanolti Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Lakshmi Raj Chauhan.
- The tourists were, however, rescued later by thepolice and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel, who quickly swung into action following the incident.
Goa Rains Live Updates: Goa on orange alert till Jul 26
- The IMD has issuedan orange alert for Goa till July 26, warning of strong winds and rough sea conditions.
- The weather bureau stated that tourists will not be permitted near coastal areas during rough sea conditions.
- The IMD predicts Goa to receive the entire season'squota of rainfall by the end of July.
Gujarat Rains Live Updates: More rains in store for Gujarat, says IMD
- The IMD has predicted severe to very heavy rainfallover the next three days for South Gujarat and Saurashtra-Kutch districts.
- The state has been battling with a flood-like situation in several parts, following incessant rains for the last few days.
- Flood-like situations in Navsari and Junagadh have caused the submergence of several areas, waterlogging, and traffic bottlenecks. Authorities have quickly swung into action to clear roads.
Uttarakhand Rains Live Updates: Heavy rainfall washes away part of Badrinath National Highway
- A part of the Badrinath National Highway in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district was washed away following heavy rainfall in the area.
Karnataka Rains Live Updates: IMD issues orange alert for coastal Karnataka
- The IMD has issued an orange alert for coastal Karnataka, predicting heavy rains on July 24. The district administrations in the region areon high alert, following the weather forecast.
- The weather office has also issued ayellow alert for the interiors of Northern Karnataka.
Karnataka Rains Live Updates: Schools and colleges to remain shut in eight Karnataka districts
- In view of the incessant rains in several parts of Karnataka, district authorities across eight districts of the state have ordered schools and colleges to remain shut on July 24.
- The Deputy Commissioners of the districts of Kodagu, Belagavi, Dharwad, Uttara Kannada, Haveri, Hassan, Shivamogga, Udupi and some taluks in Dakshina Kannada passed the order following heavy rains in the state.
Maharashtra Weather news Live: Schools in Raigad to remain shut on Jul 24
- The IMD has issued an orange alert for the Raigad district in Maharashtra.
- The district collector Yogesh Mhase has announced that all schools will remain closed in the district due to the incessant rains in the area.
Gujarat Weather news Live: IMD issues red alert for Gujarat and Maharashtra
- The IMD has issued a red alert for the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra.
- Heavy rainfall is predicted in Gujarat from July 24-26.
- Several regions of Maharashtra are also predicted to receive heavy rainfall till July 26, said the IMD.
- The weather bureau has put Mumbai on an orange alert. The city is expected to receive isolated heavy rainfall in the next three days, as per the IMD.
Haryana Weather news Live: Haryana home minister writes to Chief Minister
- On July 23, Anil Vij, Haryana Home Minister, wrote to the Chief Minister of the state, Manohar Lal Khattar, urging him to construct concrete embankment along the Tangri river in Ambala to check overflow during heavy rains.
Maharashtra Rains Live Updates: Landslide on Pune-Mumbai Expressway, all three lanes blocked
- A landslide near the Khopoli village on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway has blocked all three lanes of the expressway.
- The landslide occurred at around 10:30 pm on July 23, blocking traffic movement towards Mumbai on the expressway. There are no reports of injuries in the incident, as per authorities.
- Authorities quickly swung into action following the incident to clear the debris brought down by the landslide.
Kerala Rains Live Updates: Kerala declares holiday in three districts
- The Kerala government has declared a holiday for all educational institutes on July 24 in the districts of Wayanad, Kannur, and Kozhikode.
- The IMD has issued an orange alert for these three districts.
- The weather bureau has also issued a yellow alert for Allapuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Pallakad, and Idduki.
