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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...

August 26, 2025 2:33 PM

Incessant rainfall in Himachal Pradesh raises water levels in Pong, Bhakra dams

Incessant heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has significantly raised the water levels in the Pong and Bhakra dams, forcing authorities to release excess water. The discharge has led to flooding in several villages downstream, officials of the Bhakra...

August 26, 2025 12:37 PM

Flood situation grim in Jammu as MeT forecasts more rain today

Incessant rainfall has swollen rivers, streams, and seasonal waterways across Jammu and Kashmir, with major rivers such as the Tawi and Ravi flowing above the danger mark on Tuesday. Officials said that at 9:15 a.m., the Tawi River was flowing at 24...

August 26, 2025 10:32 AM

Delhi: Yamuna river continues to flow near danger mark; IMD issues alert for rain in neighbouring states

The Yamuna river in New Delhi continues to flow near the danger mark, as visuals from the Old Yamuna bridge showed water level close to the 205-metre mark. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department on Tuesday issued an alert for moderate to int...

August 25, 2025 7:38 PM

PM Modi condoles loss of lives due to cloudbursts, says nature’s fury a challenge for humanity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed condolences over the loss of lives caused by cloudbursts and heavy rains across different parts of the country, stating that the fury of nature has become a challenge for humanity as well as for the na...

August 25, 2025 3:14 PM

Heavy rainfall to continue over northwest India; Gujarat and Rajasthan to see extended showers: IMD

Northwest India is likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall until August 26, with conditions expected to ease thereafter, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday. Gujarat will continue to see heavy rainfall until August 30, ...

August 25, 2025 1:28 PM

Heavy rains lash Patna; yellow alert issued across Bihar

The monsoon has become fully active in Bihar, with heavy rains lashing the capital Patna since Monday morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'yellow alert' for the entire state, warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightn...

August 25, 2025 1:25 PM

Heavy rain batters Gujarat; IMD issues red, orange alerts in multiple districts

Gujarat continues to witness heavy monsoon showers, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing multiple alerts across the state. Since early Monday morning, several areas of Ahmedabad have reported intense rainfall. The IMD has sounded ...

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