NEW DELHI: The monsoon has bounced back vigorously after a weak phase and delivered 45% more rainfall than average in the past few days, cheering farmers as oilseed and coarse grain crops in parts of central and western India were on the verge of wilting. The monsoon has strengthened significantly in southern, central, western and … Read more
MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday took stock of the state administration‘s preparedness in the wake of the incessant heavy rains in Mumbai and other parts of the state, including Kolhapur where the Panchganga river was flowing close to the danger mark. A statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said Thackeray … Read more
NEW DELHI: North and northeast parts of the country will witness intense rainfall activity from July 26 to 29 due to a monsoon trough, the India Meteorological Department ( IMD) said on Thursday. The monsoon trough is likely to shift close to foothills of Himalayas July 26 onwards. “Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall activity with … Read more
NEW DELHI: The weather office has issued a ‘red alert’ for heavy showers in eastern India and an ‘orange alert’ for parts of northern India in the next few days. The red alert advises people to take action, while the orange alert tells them to be prepared. Forecast for heavy rain in Punjab, Uttarakhand, and … Read more