HYDERABAD METEOROLOGICAL CENTRE
Monsoon likely to reach Mumbai by June 9-10
The monsoon arrived in Maharashtra on June 6, starting from the southern Konkan region and is expected to advance to Ratnagiri and Solapur by June 7. Mumbai is likely to experience monsoon by June 9-10. Telangana has already seen early monsoon with good rainfall. Pre-monsoon rains provided relief in Mumbai, causing waterlogging in some areas.
Hyderabad pre monsoon showers bring flooding, traffic woes; IMD warns of more showers
Heavy rains brought relief from the heat in Hyderabad but also caused flooding in several areas. The Telangana State Development Planning Society reported over 51 mm of rainfall, with Yousfuguda recording the highest at 51.3 mm. The Indian Meteorological Department predicted more rainfall for the evening and night, raising concerns for the IPL match. Alerts have been issued, urging people to monitor the weather and be prepared to move to safer locations. The IMD also warned of moderate rain and thundershowers in GHMC limits. Residents are advised to stay updated with weather forecasts and take precautions.
Hyderabad rains: Rains bring relief and chaos to the city of Nizams
Rain and hailstorms in Hyderabad brought relief from the heatwave. Many shared videos and pictures, but complaints of waterlogging and traffic jams followed. The city experienced power cuts and soaked metro stations, with the forecast predicting more rain.
Bengaluru ain't seen nothing yet: Will it turn into a dystopia?
Bengaluru experienced its highest maximum temperature for March in the past five years, reaching 36.4 degrees Celsius on March 29. This temperature marked the fourth highest in the past 15 years and the third highest in the last decade for March. Meteorological experts attribute this intense heat to global warming and the El Nino effect, which leads to the warming of the Pacific Ocean
Hyderabad Authorities developing early warning system for flood with the help of IIT
Hyderabad Municipal Corporation's Enforcement Vigilance & Disaster Management (EVDM) wing, in collaboration with IIT-Hyderabad, is developing an urban flood early warning system. The system aims to prevent loss of lives and enable early evacuation during heavy rainfall in the city. By analyzing rainfall data from the past two decades, the system will identify flood-prone areas.
This is govt's 'TOP' agenda in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls
After victories in three states, a confident BJP is hopeful of winning the next Lok Sabha elections. Yet it does not want to leave anything to chance, least of all TOP which can swing voter sentiment wildly as these kitchen staples pinch people at the bottom of the population the most.
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IMD issues Orange alert for next three days in Telangana
Hyderabad too received a sudden spell of heavy rains from Sunday 5 am accompanied by thunder and lightning. Several areas in the city were left inundated under the sharp spell of rains. "The city is likely to have moderate rainfall at times, one or two spells of heavy rains," said Nagaratna.
From tiny outhouse to the Moon: How this 'Rocket Boy' put India on the space map
The Chandrayaan-3 lander, named Vikram after the father of India's space program, has successfully landed on the Moon. This milestone reflects India's space journey, which began in a small outhouse in Ahmedabad. Sarabhai's vision of using space science and technology for the benefit of the common man has guided India's space program. He also contributed to various institutions and businesses in India.
Delhi's plan to mitigate heat impact: No schools in afternoon, 24x7 power to healthcare facilities
India reported 706 heatwave incidents from 1971-2019 which claimed more than 17,000 lives, according to a paper authored by M Rajeevan, former secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, along with scientists Kamaljit Ray, S S Ray, R K Giri and A P Dimri. A study by the Indian Institute of Technology-Gandhinagar says India could witness a staggering 30-fold increase in severe heat waves by 2100. A 75-fold rise is predicted under a business-as-usual scenario.
Monsoon rains swing from 10 per cent deficit to surplus in eight days
Bountiful rain in many parts of India in early July has bridged the country's rainfall deficit, according to the India Meteorological Department. While the eastern and northeastern region recorded a 17% rain deficiency, north India received 59% excess rainfall. However, below-normal precipitation is still forecasted for many areas in northwest, northeast, and southeast peninsular India. Late arrival of monsoon caused a two-week delay in crop sowing in June.
Cyclone Biparjoy: 62,000 people evacuated from Pakistan's Sindh province
Around 62,000 people have been evacuated to safer places in Pakistan's southern Sindh province ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy's expected landfall on Thursday. Biparjoy, currently a "very severe cyclonic storm", is inching closer to India and Pakistan, prompting authorities to take preventive measures to minimise the damage it may cause to life and property.
Heavy rain leads to waterlogging at several places in Hyderabad
The Met Centre of India Meteorological Department (IMD) here said heavy rain occurred at isolated places in Jangaon and Narayanpet districts of Telangana.
Cyclone Asani: 23 flights cancelled in Andhra's Visakhapatnam, 10 in Chennai
Visakhapatnam International Airport director Srinivas said that IndiGo has cancelled 23 flights, both arrivals, and departures, citing bad weather. "Four Air Asia flights also stand cancelled due to bad weather at Vizag for the day," he added. At the Chennai airport, 10 flights including those from Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Jaipur and Mumbai have been cancelled.
Flood situation grim in parts of Telangana and Karnataka
Hyderabad has witnessed one of the worst deluges in recent times following unprecedented downpour in over a century early this week, with about 20 cm of rains being recorded in the city and its surrounding areas.
31 people dead in rain-related incidents in Telangana, AP, Maharashtra; heavy damage in Karnataka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy after the two southern states were hit by heavy rains and assured them of all possible support and assistance from the Centre in the rescue-and-relief work.
Water supply in 3 key river basins dips
The study released by the government on Wednesday was conducted by CWC in collaboration with ISRO’s National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad
Record high temperatures in several parts of India; 48 deg C in Delhi
The city's previous high of 47.8 degrees Celsius was recorded in Palam on June 9, 2014.
From its formation to landfall, how IMD tracked cyclone 'Fani'
The IMD has earned praised from different quarters of the world for its predictions of cyclone 'Fani'.
Pollution: Artificial rain plan for Delhi may be a washout
The forecast for Delhi is of almost clear skies on the date, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Tsunami Early Warning System Siren test successful
The Siren and a Digital Electronic Board is part of a system for issuing early warning in case of a tsunami threat in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
Govt sets up 176 flood forecasting stations across India
As many as 176 flood forecasting stations have been set up across the country where predictions are made during every monsoon whenever the water level exceeds limits.
Centre to announce largescale import of pulses to control prices due to weak monsoon
In meteorological terms, west Rajasthan received 10.1 mm of rainfall since June 1, comparable with Gangetic West Bengal that got 12 mm since June 1.
Shailesh Nayak is India's candidate for top World Meteorological Organisation post
Shailesh Nayak, an Indian scientist and bureaucrat, is contesting the election for the top post at the Geneva-based World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).
Death toll climbs to 1244 as intense heat wave continues
The death toll due to intense heat wave sweeping across many parts of the country continued to mount and reached 1412 today, with only Andhra Pradesh and Telangana accounting for 1360 deaths.
Heat wave toll at 1242; AP, Telangana account for 1192 deaths
As per the latest figures, the toll due to heat wave in Andhra Pradesh stood at 852 while it was 340 in Telangana - together accounting for 1192 deaths.
Over 2 lakh evacuated as 'Hudhud' set to hit AP, Odisha coasts
Over 2 lakh evacuated as 'Hudhud' set to hit AP, Odisha coastsIn Odisha, government began evacuating people from vulnerable areas to minimise casualties even as 2 flights & 39 trains on the route were cancelled.
Contingency plan for 320 drought affected districts ready: Government
The government today said it has prepared contingency plans for 320 districts where monsoon rains have been poor, amidst fears of a 20% shortfall.
How normal monsoon could impact agriculture, inflation, income & storage
Chances are monsoons will be normal. So, higher farm output and lower food inflation, right? Not necessarily. A lot depends on when and where it rains.
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