The India Meteorological Department on Saturday issued a warning of increased rainfall intensity in many districts of the state between September 27 and September 30, said a Maharashtra govt statement.
The Musi River has been overflowing since Thursday after authorities opened the gates of the Himayat Sagar reservoir, following heavy rainfall across Telangana.
The minister clarified that the tour has been deferred and will now take place six months later, as he cited the situation in the state triggered by heavy rains.
Heavy rains, hailstorms, and downpours have damaged apple crops, while leaf drop disease has further exacerbated the problem. The situation is dire, with many farmers struggling to make ends meet.
In view of the heavy rain and an orange alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for Karnataka's Kalaburagi district, the department of School Education, Kalaburagi, has declared holiday for schools in the district on Saturday and Sunday, as per the Information and Public Re
Hyderabad was gripped by chaos in the early hours of Saturday as torrential overnight rains caused widespread flooding across several parts of the city, including the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS) -- one of South India's largest transport hubs -- and multiple residential colonies near
Due to continuous heavy rainfall in Hyderabad, the gates of Himayat Sagar reservoir were opened by the officials last night which caused the Musi River to overflow near the Chaderghat bridge.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday and apprised him of the heavy rains, flood situation, and the resulting losses faced by farmers in the state. He also submitted a memorandum seeking substantial Central assistance. Prime Mini
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis shared the update on his X handle, stating, "A detailed memorandum was submitted today to our leader, the country's Home Minister, Hon. Amitbhai Shah, regarding the heavy rainfall in Maharashtra and the massive losses incurred by farmers due to
The Chief Minister of Telangana, Revanth Reddy, has instructed the state administration to stay on high alert on Thursday, following the IMD's forecast of heavy rain for the next two days.
"I appeal to the government and administration to expedite relief efforts and, after assessing the crop devastation, provide complete assistance to the farmers. I urge Congress leaders and workers to cooperate with the administration and provide all possible help to those in need," Gandhi po