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(Search results - 52)IndiaJul 18, 2019, 8:09 PM IST
Kerala to receive heavy rainfall; IMD issues red alert in 3 districts
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red alert in three districts of Kerala and predicted heavy rains in the state. The red alert was issued for Idukki district from July 18 to 20, Pathanamthitta and Kottayam districts for July 19.
IndiaJun 30, 2019, 2:37 PM IST
Odisha on high alert after IMD forecasts heavy rainfall for next 3 days
Just months after Cyclone Fani disrupted normal life in Odisha, the state government has put all districts on high alert after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a depression in the region in the subsequent 48 hours
IndiaJun 17, 2019, 9:18 AM IST
Heat wave warning in Tamil Nadu; Chennai restaurants hit by water crisis
While Tamil Nadu is reeling under acute water shortage, the meteorological department has issued warning that the state may face a heat wave. Tamil Nadu citizens have been advised not to expose themselves to direct sunlight between 11 am and 4 pm
IndiaJun 15, 2019, 3:45 PM IST
IMD signals thunderstorm and lightning for Himachal, Uttarakhand
The weather forecasting agency has also predicted that some isolated places in Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha will be hit by a dust storm.
IndiaJun 13, 2019, 5:06 PM IST
Cyclone Vayu changes course, may not make landfall in Gujarat
As per weather reports, cyclone Vayu which was expected to hit and make landfall in Gujarat is now unlikely to do so. Vayu may skirt the Gujarat coast near Porbandar, close to Dwarka or Okha coast.
IndiaJun 12, 2019, 8:06 PM IST
All you need to know about Cyclone Vayu
New Delhi: Cyclone Vayu is expected to hit India’s western coast soon and Gujarat has been put on high alert. Cyclone Vayu has been classified under category 2 cyclone by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). The department also said that the Cyclone is very likely to cross the Gujarat coast between Veraval and Diu by early morning on June 13. IMD also said the Cyclone would hit the regions of Saurashtra and Kutch in Gujarat with winds blowing at speeds of 145 kmph to 170 kmph by Thursday morning. Gujarat is not immune to cyclones, but one of this strength and bearing a direct impact on the state has not happened since 1998. Here’s all you need to know about Cyclone Vayu.
IndiaJun 12, 2019, 11:38 AM IST
Cyclone Vayu to hit Gujarat; state plans evacuation of three lakh people
Kutch, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Porbandar, Rajkot, Junagarh, Diu, Gir Somnath, Amreli and Bhavnagar districts are expected to be worst affected by cyclone Vayu
IndiaJun 11, 2019, 1:33 PM IST
Monsoon claims 4 lives; heavy rains to continue in Kerala for next 5 days
A yellow alert has been issued in 10 districts of Kerala on June 11. Malappuram, Kozhikode and Kannur districts of Kerala are indicated to have heavy rains. The Indian Meteorological Department also announced an orange alert in these three districts on June 12.
IndiaJun 11, 2019, 12:03 PM IST
Heatwaves to continue in Tamil Nadu, Telangana; respite for Kerala, Karnataka
The Indian Meteorological Department’s forecast said that several parts of north Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, would experience heatwaves till Thursday and isolated parts of Telangana too would witness hot spell till Wednesday.
IndiaJun 8, 2019, 2:38 PM IST
Hot day ahead in Delhi, relief unlikely soon
Sultry weather will prevail in the national capital Saturday and no relief is expected from the scorching heat for two days
IndiaJun 7, 2019, 1:36 PM IST
Monsoon to hit Kerala in 48 hours; IMD issues orange alert in four districts
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha and Ernakulam districts of Kerala on June 9 and 10
IndiaJun 6, 2019, 10:36 AM IST
No respite from heatwaves as monsoon is delayed: IMD
The monsoon arrival has been delayed by two more days. Heatwaves to continue.
IndiaJun 4, 2019, 1:44 PM IST
Tripura thunderstorm leaves thousands homeless
Nine people injured and more than thousands stranded as thunderstorm hits Tripura
IndiaJun 3, 2019, 10:35 AM IST
Odisha: Severe thunderstorm kills 8 people, injures 5 more
Several regions in Odisha observed thunderstorm and lightning in the last 24 hours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued warning for 22 districts of Odisha.
IndiaMay 26, 2019, 3:10 PM IST
Earthquake with 4.8 magnitude strikes Bengal’s Bankura
It was a medium intensity earthquake and the epicentre of the earthquake was 10 km below the earth's surface, experts said