Himachal saw 49% rain deficit this June
6 months, 1 week ago

Himachal saw 49% rain deficit this June

Hindustan Times  

Himachal received significantly lower than normal rainfall this June, recording a deficit of 49%. Several districts in Himachal including Hamirpur, Kangra and Chamba reported very low rainfall, while Shimla and Solan were marginally better off. The state received only 51 mm rainfall between June 1 and 30, compared to the average of 101.5 mm expected during this period. IMD Shimla director Surender Paul said, “The monsoon is still in the weak phase and we are expecting that it will intensify by the end of first week of July or the starting of the second week of the month.” Heavy rainfall likely today Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department’s Shimla office has predicted the rainfall to continue in the state till July 7 so far. Pre-monsoon deficit As per IMD’s pre-monsoon season weather report, the state received large deficient precipitation in May month and districts of Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan and Una received large deficient precipitation whereas districts Kullu and Mandi received deficient precipitation.

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Himachal Pradesh braces for fresh snowfall, rain in high hill regions: Check latest weather update
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1 week, 2 days ago

Himachal Pradesh braces for fresh snowfall, rain in high hill regions: Check latest weather update

India TV News  

Himachal weather update: Himachal Pradesh is gearing up for fresh bouts of snowfall and rainfall in its mid and high-hill regions starting Thursday, while the plains and lower-hill areas are expected to remain largely dry, according to the meteorological department. Officials have advised residents and tourists to prepare for potentially challenging weather conditions, particularly in regions prone to disruptions due …

AP gets 10% more rain from NE monsoon
1 week, 2 days ago

AP gets 10% more rain from NE monsoon

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam:Andhra Pradesh recorded 316.5mm of rainfall in the three months from October 1 to Dec 31, during the northeast monsoon, against the 2024’s normal rainfall of 287.2mm. A total of five districts received excess rain while one district received a large excess, 11 districts experienced deficient rainfall. A total of eight districts, including two in Rayalaseema region received normal rainfall …

Light rain, snowfall likely in higher reaches of Himachal from January 2
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1 week, 4 days ago

Light rain, snowfall likely in higher reaches of Himachal from January 2

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department’s Shimla office has predicted light rain or snowfall at isolated places from January 2 to 4 and at few places on January 5 over the higher reaches of the state. The weather office said that light rain was observed at isolated places of the state during the last 24 hours. IMD officials said that no large …

At 28%, Punjab’s rain deficiency highest in country
3 months, 1 week ago

At 28%, Punjab’s rain deficiency highest in country

Hindustan Times  

The monsoon season, which officially came to an end on Monday with around 8% excess rainfall across the country, saw Punjab receiving the lowest rainfall this time. Of the four monsoon months, Punjab received the lowest rainfall in June and September with 46% each below the long period average. As per the long period average, Punjab usually receives 439.8mm rainfall …

31 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to lash parts of State
3 months, 4 weeks ago

31 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to lash parts of State

The Hindu  

A total of 31 roads were closed for vehicular movement in Himachal Pradesh on Friday evening as rain continues to lash parts of the state, officials said on Friday. Light rain continued in some parts of the state and Guler recorded the maximum rainfall at 64.2 mm since Thursday evening followed by 46.4 mm in Palampur, 43 mm in Dharamshala, …

Active monsoon boosts rainfall in northwest India by 36 per cent in August: IMD report
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Active monsoon boosts rainfall in northwest India by 36 per cent in August: IMD report

India TV News  

The India Meteorological Department has reported a significant increase in rainfall across northwest India in August, with a 36.9% surplus compared to the average. Low-pressure system over Bangladesh A low-pressure area formed over central Bangladesh is expected to move west-northwest, triggering heavy rainfall across eastern India. Monsoon revival to benefit farmers in northeast India The India Meteorological Department has forecast …

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, landslides and flash floods block 288 roads
5 months ago

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, landslides and flash floods block 288 roads

The Hindu  

Landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rains over the last two days has led to the closure of more than 280 roads in Himachal Pradesh, with 150 being closed on Saturday, according to officials. State emergency operation centre data stated that 96 roads have been closed in Mandi, 76 in Shimla, 37 in Kullu, 33 in Sirmaur, 26 in …

Heavy rains lash parts of Himachal Pradesh, over 120 roads closed
5 months ago

Heavy rains lash parts of Himachal Pradesh, over 120 roads closed

The Hindu  

Heavy rains lashed parts of Himachal Pradesh as 128 roads remained closed in the state due to landslides and flash floods. The regional Met office has also issued an 'orange' warning for heavy to very rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning, at isolated places on Saturday and a 'yellow' warning for heavy rain till August 16. Heavy rains lashed parts …

After 29% deficient rain in July, monsoon activity to increase HP
5 months ago

After 29% deficient rain in July, monsoon activity to increase HP

Hindustan Times  

Himachal received 29% less rainfall with 180.55 mm actual rainfall against the 255.9 mm normal rainfall in July, India Meteorological Department data showed, Rain wreaked havoc in Himachal in the first week of August. 581.5 mm, Kullu, Mandi and Shimla districts received normal rainfall, whereas Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kinnaur, Sirmaur, Solan and Una received deficient rainfall. The IMD in its …

Less than normal rainfall in 6 northeast states; Manipur deficit highest at 48%
5 months, 1 week ago

Less than normal rainfall in 6 northeast states; Manipur deficit highest at 48%

Hindustan Times  

Most states in the northeast received less than normal rainfall in June and July this year, India Meteorological Department data showed. Till the end of July, Arunachal Pradesh had 19% less rainfall than normal, Assam got 5% less, Nagaland received 26% less, Manipur at 48% less while Mizoram and Tripura received 32% and 11% less precipitation respectively. In July, Meghalaya …

Rain havoc in hill states as several dead, missing
5 months, 1 week ago

Rain havoc in hill states as several dead, missing

Hindustan Times  

Torrential rain pummelled Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand following a string of cloudbursts on Thursday morning, leading to brimming rivers sweeping away houses, wrecking bridges and decimating roads — the latest ecological challenges for the fragile hill states that have been battered by the climate crisis. Authorities in the two states said that at least 17 people were killed and several …

Halfway through monsoon, one-fourth of India faces rainfall deficit
5 months, 1 week ago

Halfway through monsoon, one-fourth of India faces rainfall deficit

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: While floods in Assam and heavy rainfall-induced landslides in Kerala have drawn global attention, 25 per cent of the 36 meteorological subdivisions in India are still reeling from a rainfall deficit halfway through the monsoon season. The rainfall deficit in East and Northeast India increased from 13.3 per cent on June 30 to 19 per cent on July …

Rajasthan received 51% less rain compared to last year: IMD
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajasthan received 51% less rain compared to last year: IMD

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan has seen over 51% less rain this year compared to last year, according to the official data from the India Meteorological Department. The state recorded 306.1 mm of rainfall till July 22 last year, which is above 144.7 mm against the normal 161.4 mm. “The state saw a 90% surge in rains as opposed to the normal average last …

Deficit rain in more than 50% of Odisha, low pressure areas to bring relief soon
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Deficit rain in more than 50% of Odisha, low pressure areas to bring relief soon

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: More than half of the districts in the state have recorded deficit rainfall this monsoon season so far, while there is also a decline in cumulative rainfall by 27 per cent till July 16, informed Met officials on Tuesday. As per the data by India Meteorological Department, seasonal cumulative rainfall recorded from June 1 to July 16 is 272.6 …

Heavy rain likely over northwest and east India: IMD
6 months ago

Heavy rain likely over northwest and east India: IMD

Hindustan Times  

Parts of northwest, east and northeast India are likely to witness heavy rainfall in the next 4-5 days, the India Meteorological Department said. According to IMD, there will be isolated heavy rainfall likely over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad on July 5 and 6; Himachal Pradesh on July 6 and 7; Uttarakhand on July 8; Punjab on July 6 and 7; Haryana, Chandigarh till …

Karnataka records 2% rainfall deficit in June, predicted to normalize in July
6 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka records 2% rainfall deficit in June, predicted to normalize in July

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Nearly a month after the onset of the southwest monsoon, Karnataka, as a whole, recorded a 2% deficit rainfall for June. While the India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall over most parts of the country in July, it will be normal for Karnataka. IMD data showed that from June 1 to July 2, the state received 212.5 mm …

Video: Heavy rain triggers landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla, vehicles stuck
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Video: Heavy rain triggers landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla, vehicles stuck

India Today  

Several vehicles were buried after heavy rain in parts of Shimla triggered a landslide in the town. The Southwest monsoon advanced and covered several parts of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday after being delayed by five days, the meteorological office said. Himachal Pradesh received 39.5mm against the normal 84.3 mm of rain, a deficit of 53 per cent from June 1 …

Andhra Pradesh records excess rainfall in June, heavy rain likely from June 26: IMD
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh records excess rainfall in June, heavy rain likely from June 26: IMD

The Hindu  

Except for a few North Coastal Andhra Pradesh districts, the State received excess rainfall from June 1 to June 20, per India Meteorological Department data released on Sunday. As against the normal rainfall of 61.8 mm until June 20, the State received 115.9 mm, with all districts in the Rayalaseema region recording excess rainfall. Rayalaseema may not see any spell …

Himachal Pradesh weather update: Yellow warning for thunderstorms over three days
7 months, 1 week ago

Himachal Pradesh weather update: Yellow warning for thunderstorms over three days

Hindustan Times  

The local meteorological center in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla on Thursday issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds at speed of 30-40 kmph at isolated places in the state over the next three days. The Meteorological Centre, Shimla, has predicted rain at isolated places in mid-hills from May 31 to June 2 and in seven districts …

Rainfall Data Makes Case for Drought Declaration in Telangana
9 months, 1 week ago

Rainfall Data Makes Case for Drought Declaration in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The cumulative rainfall data from June 1 last year to date pegs the rainfall deficit at over 20 per cent in some districts, accentuated by the 93 per cent rain shortfall in October of last year. Only Gadwal, Nagarkurnool and Nalgonda districts meet the norm, with 29, 27 and 20 per cent rainfall shorage respectively. Other worst affected districts …

Snowfall, rains continue in Himachal; 4 NH among 645 roads closed
11 months ago

Snowfall, rains continue in Himachal; 4 NH among 645 roads closed

New Indian Express  

SHIMLA: Snowfall and rains continued across Himachal Pradesh, affecting normal life as 645 roads, including four national highways, were closed for vehicles on Monday, the state emergency operation center said. In the state capital Shimla, 242 roads have been closed, 157 in Lahaul and Spiti, 93 in Kullu, 61 in Chamba and 51 in Mandi in Mandi district, it said. …

Delhi to witness light rain; hailstorm, heavy snow alert issued in THESE states
11 months, 1 week ago

Delhi to witness light rain; hailstorm, heavy snow alert issued in THESE states

Live Mint  

Ending the prolonged dry spell, states like Himachal Pradesh, Jammu Kashmir and Uttarakhand are expected to receive heavy snowfall and rainfall in isolated pockets during the next two days. As per IMD, isolated heavy rainfall/snowfall is likely over Kashmir valley, Himachal Pradesh on 31st January and 1st February while in Uttarakhand on 31st January. The weather office stated, “Hailstorm likely …

Barring Kullu, all Himachal districts 100% rain-deficit in January
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Barring Kullu, all Himachal districts 100% rain-deficit in January

Hindustan Times  

Months after the flash floods in Himachal caused unprecedented damage to lives and property, the state is reeling under of one of its worst dry spells in the last 123 years. A fresh western disturbance is likely to affect western Himalayan region from a night of January 27,” said IMD’s Shimla centre director Surender Paul. The mountain peaks, which once …

Rains Expected Over Himachal, Rajasthan, MP Till Nov 29; Cooler Days Ahead
1 year, 1 month ago

Rains Expected Over Himachal, Rajasthan, MP Till Nov 29; Cooler Days Ahead

News 18  

The Indian Meteorological Department predicted light rainfall in several parts of northwest and central India while adding that the showers might lead to a fall in the minimum temperatures. The weather department also recorded that some parts of Maharashtra like Dahisar and Thane received light rainfall, following which the city’s AQI dropped to the ‘good’ category. Latest Weather Updates: Light …

Landslides, cloudburst, bridge collapse as rain batters Himachal; Uttarakhand on alert
1 year, 4 months ago

Landslides, cloudburst, bridge collapse as rain batters Himachal; Uttarakhand on alert

India Today  

A cloudburst was reported in Himachal Pradesh's Subathu on Wednesday with debris and water gushing into the region, instilling a fear of house collapse among the residents. The water level in the Balad river rose due to heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh, causing a bridge to collapse in Baddi. HEAVY RAIN ALERT IN HIMACHAL, UTTARAKHAND Heavy rains continued to lash …

Monsoon Updates: Heavy Rains Likely in U'khand, Himachal Among These States; Light Showers in Delhi
1 year, 4 months ago

Monsoon Updates: Heavy Rains Likely in U'khand, Himachal Among These States; Light Showers in Delhi

News 18  

The Indian Meteorological Department on Tuesday predicted heavy rainfall over Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar among other states for the next four days. Here are the key updates on weather conditions across India: Moderate rainfall with thunderstorm and lightning is likely over Himachal Pradesh till August 25. A red alert predicting “heavy to very heavy” rainfall with isolated …

Himachal heavy rain alert: All schools, colleges to remain closed on August 23 and 24 in Shimla
1 year, 4 months ago

Himachal heavy rain alert: All schools, colleges to remain closed on August 23 and 24 in Shimla

India TV News  

Himachal Pradeesh, Heavy Rain Alert, Red Alert in Himachal Pradesh: In view of the incessant rains, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided to close all educational institutions including schools, colleges, and Anganwadis in Shimla district on August 23 and 24. The India Meterological Department has issued a 'Red Alert' predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated spells of ''extremely …

Death and destruction in Himachal Pradesh: Why the area is so prone to landslides
1 year, 4 months ago

Death and destruction in Himachal Pradesh: Why the area is so prone to landslides

Firstpost  

Heavy rainfall has wreaked havoc in Himachal Pradesh, leading to landslides. Huge losses this monsoon The landslides after heavy rains during the last few days in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla have created havoc in the city. However, several roads, which were earlier blocked due to landslides and other rain-related incidents, in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district, have been re-opened for traffic, the …

257 deaths and losses worth Rs 7,000 crore: How floods and landslides have ravaged Himachal Pradesh
1 year, 4 months ago

257 deaths and losses worth Rs 7,000 crore: How floods and landslides have ravaged Himachal Pradesh

Firstpost  

Officials have announced a staggering loss of Rs 7,020.28 crore as a result of the monsoon’s destructive impact on Himachal Pradesh. Since the start of the monsoon in Himachal Pradesh on 24 June to 12 August, the hill state has sustained damages of Rs 7,020.28 crore, with 257 people killed in rain-related events and traffic accidents. Himachal Pradesh faces devastating …

Despite Week-Long Downpour, AP Faces Deficit Rainfall
1 year, 5 months ago

Despite Week-Long Downpour, AP Faces Deficit Rainfall

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Despite week-long downpour, Andhra Pradesh still recorded a deficit rainfall of 22 per cent, according to a report issued by IMD Amaravati on Monday. Krishna district recorded a rainfall of 381.8mm against the normal rainfall of 270.4mm, with 41 per cent excess, followed by 450.2mm rainfall in ASR district against the normal rainfall of 368.6mm, with a 22 per …

Heavy rainfall likely to return to North India from Tuesday: IMD
1 year, 5 months ago

Heavy rainfall likely to return to North India from Tuesday: IMD

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Heavy downpour that caused floods in Delhi, Punjab and Haryana and landslides in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand disrupting livelihoods is predicted to make a comeback from Tuesday. “Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.” The northwest India has recorded 40% more precipitation from 1 June to …

Why farmers in India are worried despite ‘average’ monsoon rains
1 year, 5 months ago

Why farmers in India are worried despite ‘average’ monsoon rains

Al Jazeera  

While average monsoon rains are ordinarily good for the farmers, uneven distribution this year has created new worries. India has received average monsoon rains since the start of the season on June 1, despite concerns that an El Nino weather pattern could lead to lower rainfall this year. While average monsoon rains are ordinarily good for Indian farmers, uneven distribution …

Weather report: Rains in western Himalayas, plains of north India won't let flood-hit areas recover
1 year, 5 months ago

Weather report: Rains in western Himalayas, plains of north India won't let flood-hit areas recover

Firstpost  

Over the upcoming week, two low pressure areas will influence the entire country and help revive the monsoon with new energy The monsoon remained aggressive over central and northern parts of India as the trough is stagnant over the plains of India. Overall past week has turned out to be wet for states of northern and central India despite decline …

Himachal Pradesh suffered losses of about ₹8,000 crore due to rain: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
1 year, 5 months ago

Himachal Pradesh suffered losses of about ₹8,000 crore due to rain: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

The Hindu  

Himachal Pradesh has suffered losses of about ₹8,000 crore as heavy rains wreaked havoc in the hill State, triggering landslides and flash floods and damaging roads and other infrastructure, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on July 15. According to the State emergency response centre, the losses amounted to about ₹4,000 crore till Friday night and Mr. Sukhu had sought …

Rain prediction for north India may not be good news amid flood crises
1 year, 5 months ago

Rain prediction for north India may not be good news amid flood crises

Hindustan Times  

There’s unlikely to be any let up in the rains in north India anytime soon with the India Meteorological Department predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall over Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh for the next five days. The conditions suggest this, IMD explained: the western end of the monsoon trough is lying south of its normal position and the …

Record rainfall: Chandigarh, Kullu see wettest days in history - The Hindu
1 year, 5 months ago

Record rainfall: Chandigarh, Kullu see wettest days in history - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Over the last few days, torrential rainfall has wreaked havoc in north India, particularly in parts of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Chandigarh. Chart 2 | The chart shows the cumulative deviation from the usual rainfall recorded, on all days of July 2023, across meteorological subdivisions. The increase from normal rainfall in Uttarakhand and Haryana surpassed even Himachal Pradesh’s …

Heavy rain expected, red warning issued for parts of northeast India, Bihar
1 year, 5 months ago

Heavy rain expected, red warning issued for parts of northeast India, Bihar

Hindustan Times  

A red category warning asking authorities to be prepared for action to prevent disasters has been issued for parts of northeast India including Assam, Meghalaya, and Sikkim as well as Bihar as extremely heavy rain was likely there on Wednesday and Thursday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall was expected to continue in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh during the …

Himachal Pradesh: Weather department predicts less rainfall tonight, tomorrow
1 year, 5 months ago

Himachal Pradesh: Weather department predicts less rainfall tonight, tomorrow

India TV News  

Meteorological Department, Shimla predicted a relief for the Himalayan state Himachal which is reeling under flood threat saying the state will receive less rains today and tomorrow. Tourists are stuck Thousands of tourists are still stuck at various places in rain-battered Himachal Pradesh as several roads are swept away by the rainwater in the Himalayan state. What the CM said …

Himachal: Rain relents, IAF mission on to rescue 300 tourists at Chandertal
1 year, 5 months ago

Himachal: Rain relents, IAF mission on to rescue 300 tourists at Chandertal

Hindustan Times  

The Himachal Pradesh government on Tuesday sought the help of the Indian Air Force to rescue an estimated 300 people, most of them tourists, from camps at a height of 14,100ft at Chandertal in Lahaul-Spiti district following heavy rain and snow in the region over the past four days. Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur inspects the flood-affected …

More rains in store for U.P; CM reviews flood situation & relief works
1 year, 6 months ago

More rains in store for U.P; CM reviews flood situation & relief works

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department has predicted more rain spells in parts of Uttar Pradesh over the next 24 hours as a monsoon trough is passing through several districts in the state. “So far, this year, 24 districts have received more than normal rainfall while 31 districts have recorded less than average rainfall,” said the CM. The met department has issued …

Monsoon rains swing from 10% deficit to surplus in 8 days
1 year, 6 months ago

Monsoon rains swing from 10% deficit to surplus in 8 days

The Hindu  

The bountiful rains in many parts of India in the first eight days of July have bridged the rainfall deficit for the entire country, according to the India Meteorological Department's data. While the eastern and northeastern region has recorded a deficiency of 17%, north India has witnessed 59% excess rainfall, the latest IMD data showed. Central India, where a large …

Farmers upset over poor monsoon rainfall in June
1 year, 6 months ago

Farmers upset over poor monsoon rainfall in June

The Hindu  

Farmers are upset over delayed monsoon rain even as most parts of North Karnataka suffered nearly 50% deficit rainfall in June. As per India Meteorological Department data, the State has suffered an average deficit rainfall of 48%. The highest average rainfall has been received in South Interior Karnataka, that includes 17 districts of old Mysuru, Bengaluru and the two Kalyan …

Monsoon rains cover entire country, still lower than average
1 year, 6 months ago

Monsoon rains cover entire country, still lower than average

Hindustan Times  

India's annual monsoon covered the entire country on Sunday, six days earlier than usual, the state-run weather office said, but rain totals are 10% below average so far this season. In a typical year, rains usually lash Kerala state, on India's southwest coast, from around June 1 and move northwards to cover the entire country by July 8. This year, …

Bihar rains: Severe waterlogging in parts of Patna after overnight rainfall | VIDEO
1 year, 6 months ago

Bihar rains: Severe waterlogging in parts of Patna after overnight rainfall | VIDEO

India TV News  

Bihar rains: Parts of Patna were waterlogged today following heavy overnight rain, which continued through the morning. IMD data on Bihar rains: The southwest monsoon has been playing truant from most southern states and Bihar even as it brought bountiful showers in Rajasthan and the granary states of Punjab and Haryana in the first month of the season. According to …

Himachal: Shimla Recieves Heavy Rainfall, Yellow Alert Isssued For Next 24 Hours
1 year, 6 months ago

Himachal: Shimla Recieves Heavy Rainfall, Yellow Alert Isssued For Next 24 Hours

ABP News  

Heavy rains lashed Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, with the Indian Meteorological Department issuing a yellow alert for state capital Shimla for two days. #WATCH | Shimla in Himachal Pradesh receives heavy rainfall As per IMD, a yellow Alert has been issued for Shimla for today and tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/XfOwErusqp — ANI June 28, 2023 On Monday, the Chandigarh-Manali national highway was …

Monsoon Mayhem: THESE Indian states are experiencing severe rains
1 year, 6 months ago

Monsoon Mayhem: THESE Indian states are experiencing severe rains

Firstpost  

This year’s monsoon has been fairly unusual in its route, with Delhi, Chandigarh, and Haryana seeing ‘vigorous’ rainfall. The monsoon’s course this year was rather unique, with the rainfall activity across Delhi, Chandigarh, and Haryana being termed as “vigorous.” Let’s take a closer look at parts of India witnessing heavy rains. Delhi On Sunday, the National Capital was hit by …

Himachal Pradesh: 3 national highways among 479 roads blocked due to heavy snowfall
1 year, 11 months ago

Himachal Pradesh: 3 national highways among 479 roads blocked due to heavy snowfall

India TV News  

More than 450 roads, including three national highways, have been blocked due to snowfall in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh. Pooh and Kalpa in tribal Kinnaur received 11 cm and 8.6 cm of snow, whereas Khadrala in Shimla district received 6 cm and Kukumseri and Keylong in Lahaul and Spiti received 4.8 cm and 3 cm respectively. Chamba received …

Monsoon bids adieu to Himachal, leaves behind mountain of losses
2 years, 3 months ago

Monsoon bids adieu to Himachal, leaves behind mountain of losses

Hindustan Times  

As the Southwest Monsoon fully retreated from Himachal, it left behind below-normal rainfall and a trail of destruction with the hill state suffering losses to the tune of ₹2,200 crore. Monsoon withdrew from Himachal Pradesh on October 3 and the state now enters post-monsoon phase which will continue till November 15 till the onset of winters, said Shimla Meteorological Centre …

Track monsoon changes better
2 years, 3 months ago

Track monsoon changes better

Hindustan Times  

The southwest monsoon started withdrawing from the country last week, and by official accounts, it has been normal, with 7% more rain than usual. Moreover, only in half of the days was the rainfall within the 20% limit of the 1961-2010 long period average — indicating that rainfall was concentrated in short bursts, followed by periods of no showers. The …

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