MET CENTRE JAIPUR
Southwest Monsoon reaches Rajasthan; heavy rainfall likely in isolated places of Kota and Udaipur
The Southwest Monsoon reached Rajasthan on Tuesday, according to the Met Centre here. The weather office said that the monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of the North Arabian Sea, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and parts of southeast Rajasthan.
Rajasthan: Mercury soars to 50 deg C; state Cong chief slams CM for prioritising poll campaigning
Heat conditions intensified in Rajasthan with mercury touching 50 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperatures recorded: Phalodi 50°C, Barmer 48.8°C, Jaisalmer 48°C, Bikaner 47.2°C, Churu 47°C, Jodhpur 46.9°C, Ganganagar 46.5°C, Kota 46.3°C, Jaipur 43.8°C.
No respite from heat wave in large parts of India, Barmer sizzles at 48.8 degrees C
Barmer was followed by Phalodi with maximum temperature at 48.6 degrees degrees, Fatehpur at 47.6 degrees Celsius, Jaisalmer at 47.5 degrees Celsius, Jodhpur at 47.4 degrees Celsius, Jalore at 47.3 degrees Celsius, Kota at 47.2 degrees Celsius and Churu at 47 degrees Celsius, the Met Centre said.
Heat wave: IMD issues red alert for 5 states including Delhi NCR as temperature breaches 48 degrees
A severe heat wave is forecasted to persist in northwest India, including Rajasthan, with temperatures reaching 48°C. The India Meteorological Department warns of intense heat wave conditions affecting several states, including Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
Heatwave grips Rajasthan, Barmer hottest at 48 deg C; govt cancels leaves of doctors, officials
Health authorities had already cancelled the leaves of all doctors and paramedical staff in government hospitals as temperatures soared in the state.
BSF jawan roasts papad in sand in Rajasthan. Watch video
A video of a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan roasting 'papad' in Bikaner, Rajasthan amid a severe heatwave. Rajasthan faces scorching temperatures with predictions of temperatures exceeding 47 degrees Celsius. The IMD warns of no immediate relief, and health departments are on alert, recommending homemade drinks and staying hydrated.
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Fresh heatwave predicted for Rajasthan, after temporary relief
Rajasthan is anticipated to experience a fresh heatwave starting Thursday following thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds expected on Monday and Tuesday, as per the Meteorological Department's forecast. The state is likely to receive temporary relief from the severe heatwave due to western disturbances for a day or two, but the heatwave is expected to return after May 15 or 16.
Massive dust storm, rain in Delhi-NCR, flights diverted; IMD suggests precautionary measures
India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, "Duststorm/ thunderstorm with rain (followed by rain) and gusty winds with speed of 50-70 Km/h would occur over and adjoining areas of entire Delhi and NCR (Loni Dehat, Hindon AF Station, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Chhapraula, Noida, Dadri, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad"
IMD predicts heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across multiple states as Delhi-NCR witnesses major weather disruptions
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in several parts of the country, including Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, south Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, west Uttar Pradesh, Meghalaya, and others. Delhi-NCR experienced a major thunderstorm and rainfall, leading to traffic disruptions and flight diversions. The IMD has issued alerts for West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir, while Delhi is under a yellow alert. Himachal Pradesh is also expected to witness rain and hailstorms. Unseasonal rains in Pune provided relief from the heat but also caused incidents of tree falls and fires.
Intense heat in parts of Rajasthan pushes mercury above 40 degrees Celsius
According to the Meteorological Centre, Jaipur, some parts of jodhpur division saw maximum temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius. In the next 72 hours, the maximum temperature is likely to increase by 2-3 degrees Celsius.
Heavy rains batter parts of Rajasthan, cause waterlogging, traffic snarls in major cities
In the past 24 hours ending at 8.30 am, Mount Abu in Sirohi was the wettest with 14 cm rainfall, followed by 12 cm at Railmagra in Rajsamand, 11 cm at Phalodi in Jodhpur, 10 cm at Kotputli in Jaipur, and 9 cm each at Behrod in Alwar and Raisinghnagar in Sriganganagar 9 cm.
Widespread rainfall continues in North Indian states
Heavy rainfall was witnessed in different parts of North India Udaipurwati in Jhunjhunu recorded the highest rainfall of 12 cm, while Delhi recorded the highest rainfall in a single day for July since 1982. The meteorological department has predicted that the monsoon is likely to remain active in some districts of eastern Rajasthan for the next two to three days, with heavy rains expected in some places.
Flights diverted from Delhi airport due to unexpected weather conditions
"There is enough moisture available in northwest India due to the western disturbance and the temperatures have also risen over the last few days. So, the conditions are conducive for such activity," Kuldeep Srivastava, the head of the IMD's regional forecasting centre, said.
Biting cold in Rajasthan, weather office issues 'Orange Alert' for several districts
According to the Met department, the minimum temperature was minus 0.9 degree in Churu on Monday night, 2.4 degrees in Sangaria, 2.6 degrees in Pilani, 3.0 degrees in Sikar, 3.7 degrees in Ganganagar, 4.5 degrees in Nagaur, 4.9 degrees in Chittorgarh.
Natl Clean Air Programme: Centre aims at 40% reduction in particulate matter by 2026
Twenty cities, including Chennai, Madurai and Nashik, have met the national standards for annual average PM10 concentration (60 microgram per cubic metre). The acceptable annual standard for PM2.5 is 40 micrograms per cubic metre. PM2.5 are fine inhalable particles, with diameters that are generally 2.5 micrometers and smaller, and pose the greatest risk to health.
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.
Cold wave conditions prevail in north India; minimum temperature in Delhi drops to 9.6 degrees C
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that due to the prevailing of dry north or northwesterly winds over most parts of northwest India, minimum temperature will fall gradually by 3-5 degrees Celsius during the next 4-5 days causing cold wave conditions over Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana and north Rajasthan.
RERA notice to 95 builders over pending projects in Rajasthan
This year in May, on the ground of force majeure, extension of 12 months was granted to the real estate projects expiring on or after March 19. As lockdown in the state was imposed two days before the Centre announced such a lockdown, the state RERA fixed the above date.
Delhi-Noida link road opened, Centre moves to break impasse with farmers at other borders
Beniwal said, “We want the government to withdraw all the farm bills. On Saturday, the Home minister called me a few times after which we postponed the protest for a week. We plan to march towards Delhi with a gathering of 2 lakh farmers from Rajasthan if our demands are not fulfilled. "
Monsoon covers entire country, 12 days before normal date; 10 deaths reported in lightning strikes
"Southwest Monsoon has advanced into remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab and thus it has covered the entire country today, the 26th June 2020," the IMD said in its special Daily Weather Report. It said the normal date for monsoon to cover the entire country is 8th July.
Centre to deploy teams in 50 districts with heavy Covid-19 caseload
The most number of teams would be deployed in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu (seven each), Assam (six), Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha (five each), Telangana, Haryana, Karnataka, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh (four each) and Gujarat, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Delhi (three each).
Rabi crops not impacted by locusts; efforts on to prevent spread before monsoon to save kharif crops
Locusts -- the oldest migratory pest in the world -- entered India after travelling from Africa through Yemen, Iran and Pakistan. After massive devastation in Pakistan, the swarms of locusts have entered the country through Rajasthan and Gujarat.
West Bengal says it will abide by Centre's orders on lockdown
The assurance came hours after the Centre accused the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government of obstructing a Central team deputed to assess the coronavirus ground situation.
Countering Covid-19: Centre and states marshal their resources for a quick and effective response
There have been 34 confirmed cases, including 16 Italian tourists, in India so far but no deaths.
NASA funds programme to produce videos to teach Hindi through Indian scientific innovations
The programme is supplemented by funding from Chaudhary's New Jersey-based foundation Educators' Society for Heritage of India.
Several Congress leaders are on bail, party is a 'bail gaadi': Narendra Modi
Making an apparent reference to the surgical strike into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in 2016, he criticised the Congress for questioning the capabilities of the Army.
Behind the scenes of safe landing during fog
Determining whether a particular period was safe for an aircraft to land or whether it would require precautions or technical expertise to touch down in a particular situation was the responsibility of the Met team.
Congress alleges quid pro quo between Vasundhra Raje and Lalit Modi in MoU
"Did Priyanka go to meet him. He had run into them," Joshi said reiterating the demand for resignation of Swaraj and Raje over the Lalit Modi row.
Delhi-Jaipur Expressway to be completed by June: Nitin Gadkari
The much-delayed Delhi-Jaipur Expressway would be completed by June, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said.
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