An orange alert is issued when heavy rainfall is anticipated, typically exceeding 115.6 mm and up to 204.4 mm within 24 hours, while a yellow alert is issued when there is a chance of moderate rainfall of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm.
Severe waterlogging disrupted daily life across several parts of Bengaluru on Tuesday after heavy rainfall lashed the city, with BJP leaders criticising the Congress-led Karnataka government over its handling of the situation.
Manmohan Kamath (63) and Dinesh (12), son of a Bharath, a Nepalese residing in an apartment in the BTM Second Stage Dollars Colony, NS Palya died due to electrocution on Monday.
Undeterred by heavy rainfall, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma visited the historic Iewduh market, popularly known as Bara Bazar, which is one of the oldest and largest traditional markets in the Northeast.
Bengaluru has been experiencing severe flooding due to heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours, prompting Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to express his deep concern over the situation. "I am deeply concerned by the havoc caused by relentless rains in Bengaluru... I remain committed to Ben
"We are to face the Southwest Monsoon. IMD have predicted normal rainfall during this monsoon. However, the Southwest monsoon helps with underground water. (But) Heavy rainfall, flash floods in the Western Ghats, Nilgiris, affect the region, and we need to face this. Coastal Districts also s
According to the IMD release, heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, is likely to occur in Northeast India, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim over the next 5-6 days. The region is also expected to experience fairly widespread to widespread light to mode
Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Bengaluru on Sunday, causing severe waterlogging and flooding in residential areas. The Horamavu locality witnessed the worst impact, where water entered houses, leaving residents stranded and struggling to protect their belongings.
Hundreds of tourists were evacuated from Jordan's Petra archaeological site on Sunday after flash floods struck the region following heavy rainfall. No injuries were reported, and ticket sales were suspended as a precaution.