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August 28, 2025 3:09 PM

Heavy rainfall likely in Telangana, coastal Karnataka, and Konkan-Goa: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued fresh alerts for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over several parts of the country till August 30, with the most intense spells expected in Telangana, coastal Karnataka, and Konkan-Goa. ...

August 28, 2025 11:43 AM

Rajasthan sees record rainfall, over 53% above seasonal average; schools, colleges closed in Jodhpur today

Rajasthan has recorded an exceptionally heavy monsoon this year, receiving 528.60 mm of rainfall so far - 53.33% above the seasonal average of 344.74 mm, according to the Meteorological Centre, Jaipur. In response to the situation, Chief Minister Bh...

August 28, 2025 9:52 AM

Flood situation in Telangana’s Kamareddy, Medak remains grim

The flood situation in Kamareddy and Medak districts of Telangana remained grim on Thursday as heavy rain continued to batter the region, inundating towns, villages, and transport networks. Torrential rains since Tuesday night have wreaked havoc in ...

August 28, 2025 9:49 AM

Educational institutions across J&K to remain closed as torrential rainfall continues

With heavy rains continuing to lash Jammu and Kashmir, the administration has ordered the closure of all educational institutions across the Union Territory on Thursday. Education Minister Sakina Itoo made the announcement on X: “Schools and colle...

August 27, 2025 10:20 PM

Flood alert issued in Kashmir Valley after record rainfall

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday issued a flood alert across several districts after continuous rainfall pushed the Jhelum river and its tributaries above the danger mark. Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg said water levels were being...

August 27, 2025 2:01 PM

Telangana CM puts state on high alert as heavy rains flood villages

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday placed the entire state administration on high alert as heavy rain has been lashing parts of the state since Tuesday night, inundating low-lying areas and disrupting road connectivity to several ...

August 26, 2025 9:14 PM

Flood alert in Jammu as Tawi River swells after heavy rainfall in several parts

Heavy and incessant rainfall has triggered a flood alert in Jammu and adjoining districts, disrupting normal life and causing extensive damage to infrastructure. The Tawi river surged past danger levels on Tuesday, washing away a road near the Fourt...

August 26, 2025 7:25 PM

Heavy rains trigger floods in J&K; internet, mobile services hit, schools shut

Heavy rainfall on Tuesday disrupted mobile telephone and Internet services in the Valley, while major rivers in the Jammu division flowed above the danger mark, throwing normal life out of gear. The sudden suspension of mobile and internet services ...

August 26, 2025 3:21 PM

Supreme Court forms SIT to probe allegations against Vantara wildlife centre

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations against the Vantara wildlife facility in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The decision comes in response to two public interest litigations (PILs) allegin...

August 26, 2025 3:14 PM

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall over northwest India; Delhi to see cloudy skies till Aug 29

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across northwest India, with extremely heavy showers likely over the Jammu region and northwest Punjab. Rainfall intensity is expected to reduce thereafter, al...

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